Planning A Camping Trip With Your Kids

C amping with your kids can                                           be a great experience; what     A good sleeping bag and floor      better way to bond than to      roll are essential for a good      get away from everyday life and       night’s sleep. There’s nothing     have an adventure? Not only will      worse than lying down on cold,     your children have fun, they’ll       hard ground! If it’s cold          learn new skills, take on             weather, make sure your sleeping   responsibilities and get fresh        bags are well-insulated and your   air and exercise.                     floor roll is thickly padded.                                                                               Forward planning, however, is         A lantern for those midnight       essential. Imagine being stuck in     chats or (inevitable) long toilet  the middle of nowhere with the        trips is another must. Get one     wrong gear or without an              with a long battery life, and      important item! This is a guide       make sure it’s charged!            on what to pack for your camping                                         trip, so you and your kids have a     Be sure to take enough water       great time away.                      flasks; each camper should have                                          their own, but they should be the  The most important thing, as you      right size. Smaller water flasks   can probably guess, is a tent!        will hold enough for your kids     Make sure that your tent is the       but be light enough to carry on    right size for the number of          long days in the wilderness.       people going on the trip – it’s       Family first aid kits can be       uncomfortable to be squashed up       bought in stores, or you can make  together, but there’s no point        your own. Make sure to take        taking a 6-man tent for 3 people.     plasters, antiseptic, scissors,    Remember that you might have to       tweezers and paracetamol. A good   carry your tent for a long way,       camping trip is sure to include    so take its weight into account.      some insect bites and scrapes but  you can ensure happy children by      and rings on which to hang         being prepared.                       compasses and whistles.                                                                                     The right clothing is another         You might also want to think       essential; after all, you’re          about energy bars, for midnight    going to be wearing it all day in     snacks or long treks. When you’re  all weathers! Children’s              camping you can’t just pop to the  waterproofs, walking boots, thick     fridge, so a supply of food can    socks and warm fleeces will make      be a lifesaver when hunger         sure that your little campers are     strikes. Bars like Kendal Mint     all wrapped up and happy              Cake have a lot of calories and    outdoors.                             are eaten by walkers everywhere.                                                                            Make sure everything fits into        These are all the basics you’ll    your rucksack! A good rucksack        need on your camping trip;         should be big enough to hold          remember, your kids will be        everything, light enough to           outside for a prolonged length of  easily carry, and comfortable         time, so reliable equipment and    enough to have on your back on        clothing is a must. Make sure you  long walks. Padded straps are         buy from a reputable, specialist   great for spreading the load, and     shop who can give you any extra    a lot of modern rucksacks have        advice you might need.             handy pouches for water bottles        About the Author: http://www.outdoor-adventures.co.uk Published At: www.Isnare.com