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Let’s face it, not everyone is built for camping. But you’ve decided to make a go of it because someone invited you or it’s a family outing and you can’t say no. You’ve never camped before and you’re feeling nervous. The best way to make the most out of these situations is to be prepared. There’s no sense in making things more challenging than it has to be.

Preparing for a camping trip is just like preparing for any other trip. You will need to know the resources you have available. For instance, will you be driving to a camp site where you can use your vehicle for storage or will you be backpacking? Obviously, in one scenario you can pile on more luxuries, and in the other scenario you’ll need to be more selective in your choices.

It is always a good idea to write out what you require but here are the must haves on any camping trip:

First aid kit
Cash, credit cards, checks
Water - either bottled water or a water purifier
Food - canned or dehydrated or meals ready to eat (civilian MRE)
Waterproof matches or a butane lighter
Multipurpose tool such as a Swiss army knife
Flashlight and batteries
Wind up radio

The above items describe what should be in an emergency survival kit and it’s always a good idea to do dry runs and what better way to check the inventory than by going camping ‘ just make sure you replenish the items. Depending on the type of camping you’re doing, you will work around the emergency kit as the foundation.

Instead of adding items haphazardly to what you will be bringing camping, make multiple lists depending on groupings. Groupings can include a list for toiletries, clothing, shelter, cooking tools, food and water supplies and other miscellaneous items. Here are examples for each list.

Toiletries

Toothbrush, toothpaste
Toilet paper
Shampoo, soap
Comb, brush
Mirror
Towels
Deodorant

Clothing

Rain gear
Extra clothing
Boots
Nightwear
Swimwear

Shelter

Tent, tent poles, stakes
Tarp
Ground cloth
Hammer, shovel
Sleeping bags
Lantern

Cooking Tools

Pots and pans
Camp stove
Fuel, lighter fluid, charcoal
Spatula
Plates, cups
Utensils
Coolers

Food and Water Supplies

Meats, fruits and vegetables
Canned food
Can opener
Meals Ready to Eat
Bottled jugs
Water purification tablets
Water pump system

Miscellaneous Items

Hunting, fishing licenses
GPS
Keys
Insect repellent

The above lists serve only as examples and should be customized according to your camp surroundings. Furthermore, always remember to leave notice of your whereabouts and when you’ll be expected back to family members not accompanying you on the trip.

When a camping trip is well planned out, it makes for a more enjoyable experience for all involved!

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Live music, getting drunk in fields, mud diving, interesting characters, over flowing portaloos, oh yes festival season is in full swing and for most it’s the highlight of their whole year. There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere at a festival, when the sun sets, the band you’ve waited to see starts up and the crowd roars. For a few short days you can forget it all and become engulfed by this magical festival feeling before getting back to reality.

Festivals are now more popular then ever with new smaller sites setting up in local places, and with the new festivals come new festival goers. Daunted by the whole camping, not showering, drunken lifestyle - panicked people turn to the internet for guidance on what to expect and what to bring.

With this year’s most sort after festival steadily approaching (that’s Reading Festival just incase you didn’t know), I thought I’d share my festival hints and tips with any first time festival goers. Preparing for an occasion like this is like a military operation, come prepared and you’ll have an amazing time, come unprepared and the whole thing will fall apart. With these few tricks and some essential packing I believe that you’ll have a weekend to remember.

Purchase a trolly - trust me you will end with massive red welts on your hands from carrying things. Usually the car park/bus depo is quite walk away from the campsite and if you are just relying on your hands to get your belongings from A to B then you should think again. If you are clever you will also be bringing a travellers backpack - on which you can hang many an object from its straps and zips like a human bucking bronco. Carrying your belongings can really dampen the start of your festival and put you in a foul mood.

Wellies - rain or shine these are your best friends. Walking over uneven terrain in shoes or (god forbid) heels will cause serious damage. I find if you are wearing wellies 24/7 then you get the right amount of grip and stability in any condition.

Baby wipes - this will be your daily shower. Not the most luxurious wash you’ve ever had but it gets you clean nonetheless. Trust me you feel ten times better after using these.

Toilet roll - it’s actually amazing how many people don’t bring toilet roll, yes it is supplied in the portaloos, but it runs out so quickly. People go into survival mode and instantly snatch whole rolls of paper if they are left in the loo. It’s festival gold-dust.

A little point for the ladies - if you are going to use a sheepee/whiz then please do it in the toilet. I can understand it’s easier than hovering over a cess pit of a portaloo, but nobody wants to see you lined up with the rest of the male population against a fence - it makes you look weird.

Airbed - a bit of a luxury yes, but totally worth it. You can pick one up in Asda for a tenner. If you’ve ever slept on a roll mat or ground sheet then you’ll know what I’m talking about, it’s hard, cold and will give you aching joints. You want to be at your festival best and not yawning - so invest because it’s well worth it. For the ultimate nights sleep get some earplugs as well.

A good sleeping bag - bringing a duvet is just a big no-no. It gets wet, they are hard to carry and to be honest you look like you’ve never been to a festival in your life. You can pick up festival sleeping bags from Millets which are specially designed for festival season, I brought one this year and they are spot on. For those who feel the cold I recommend bringing a jumper to wear to bed just incase.

A good tent - the best way to ruin your festival experience is to buy a poor tent. Two skin tents are a must, single skin tents will let in water and if you touch the sides when you stand prepare to get soaked. If you can afford a tent with a porch then buy one - it provides a nice shelter for your party when it pours. If you have a flag of some sort then attach it to the top of you tent so you can locate it within the hundreds.

A picnic blanket or ground sheet. There is nothing better than getting your friends to form a circle of tents around a central party point in which you can lay a ground sheet/blanket. A small patch in which you can all sit together is also a festival must, it forms the pre-party before you head off to enjoy the entertainment and a breakfast spot to laugh about the previous nights activities. Some people like to pop a gazebo up in this space - this is a brilliant idea however some campsites don’t allow them. Be warned, if you are leaving a gathering space then make it small enough so someone can’t put a tent up in it - lengthen guy ropes into the area.

Torch - walking, going to the loo, rummaging in the tent, sitting in a gathering spot outside the tent. A torch is a festival essential.

Basic clothes. It’s not a fashion parade, although you can still look good. If you pack your best clothes prepare to say good-bye to them. You will get laughed out of the festival if you are dressed up to the nines, it’s just common sense to be comfortable in that environment. Besides you will stick out like a sore thumb and possibly be mocked. Fancy dress is always fun, so if you want to dress up then let it be costume.

Bin bags - a clean camp is a happy camp so just bring some bags to pop your rubbish in (recycling and black sacks if possible!). They also double up as seats protecting your derriere from the damp ground, keep your clothes nice and dry, and in the case of wet wellies - stick your foot in a bin bag before popping it in the wellie.

Hat and Rain Mack - your hair will get greasy (unless you have dry shampoo) so a hat helps to hide the embarrassment. Unless you want to get seriously ill then I suggest getting a rain mack. I’ve been caught in a down pour with no rain mack and stayed soaked for many hours. Rain macks and festivals go hand in hand.

For those who can’t live without their phones - get a portable charger. There are usually charging tents at festivals but they are damn expensive and who wants to waste time in a tent charging their phone!

It goes without saying really but never leave anything in your tent that you don’t mind losing. There will always be those sorts of people who steal things from tents, they will be in and out before you know it. Bumbag, handbag, backpack, pockets - keep your valuables on you.

Food and drink - festival food is notoriously expensive so bring your own. I know everyone will turn their noses up but pot noodles are excellent festival food - quick easy and warm. You don’t even need a camping cooker - bring a flask, walk to the nearest tea/coffee stall and sweet talk them into giving you some hot water. Festival drinks are also expensive so take your own water and alcohol.

Last but no means least - music. It would seem odd to many that if you are going to a music festival that you would need to bring music of your own. But, after the main acts have finshed and you’re not quite ready for bed - the music comes in handy and provides a great end to a fantastic night.

So there you have it, all the hints and tips for a perfect summer festival. Enjoy.

Patrick is an expert Research and Travel consultant. His current interests are in Edinburgh Airport Parking, Edinburgh Airport Hotels.

If comfort is an issue for you, family camping tents may be able to help you. The tents are large, comfortable and provide a much more secure feeling while camping. Family camping should be a great opportunity for fun for the entire family, but sometimes it does not quite work out that way. Sometimes, with everyone staying in confined spaces, tempers can flare and the good times are diminished.

Family camping tents may be able to solve this problem for you as all of them come with more than one room. In fact, depending on the model of tent you choose, some even have four individual rooms. The great thing about having more than one room is getting some much needed away time, a place where the children can be together to play or rest, a place to read and just relax while still being part of the same overall family tent.

Initially, family camping tents were designed with only a front door which was problematic as all entry and exit was through the same door. Today, there are tents with both front and back doors, making the camping experience far more enjoyable for the entire family. A lot of family camping tents you will find may also provide a lot of room to store things, which was another big issue for families and camping. This could include potential items for storage such as books, musical equipment, lighting gear, fishing ear, clothing, and other items.

Another great feature is that family camping tents can be procured with an entrance in the front as well as the back allowing fo more division between campers and a place in the center for additional people or storage. In addition, a solid floor placed in the bottom of the tent helps keep family members dry during nasty weather There is an option to rent or purchase family camping tents.

Renting is a great option for families just starting to experience camping because they have the opportunity to try it first before purchasing. Generally, family camping tents can be found at most sporting good stores for a very minimum cost when compared with the comfort you will enjoy.

Lastly, most family camping tents have been made for fast and easy setup and take down. Although the tents are bigger, they are very flexible and easy to deal with and make the camping experience enjoyable for the entire family. Really great options are available for tents today, making finding the tent that is right for you and your family a fun experience.

Chris Jensen is a contributing author of Jetfly Blog. For more related articles and views visit Jetfly Family & Parenting Blog now. Also, for the best up-to-date related online products, check out Jetfly Camping & Hiking Shop for todays current online deals.

Camping holds our family together. We do a lot of things as a family and it is usually involves going our separate ways. We come together to sleep, eat and shower and then we are off again. Through out these growing up years for the kids I have always maintained it was essential that we find some way in our busy lifestyle to reconnect and spend some quality time and about 5 years ago when the kids were in grade school we discovered camping.

It was actually an accident because I would never have chosen of my own accord to go without basic necessities at that time in my life but we were kinda forced into it by a family reunion. You see the matriarch in our family decided because of the cost of getting together for all her off spring and her offsprings offspring that we would make this family reunion a camping adventure.

An adventure was exactly what it was, the likes of which the world has never seen up to that point and will likely never see again. Try putting 27 independent people from 7 autonomous families in one camp ground when all the decisions have to be made by committee. Well I will not bore you with the details but lets just say that the majority of the 3 days we spent doing three things. One was eating, two was sleeping and the third thing was trying to decide what else we were going to do and they corralling the group together into vehicles to go do whatever it was we decided to do.

Here is the reason I think this all worked for our family and the reason I think it works in so many cases. It has to do with common experience and working our problems out together. When you go for a typical weekend away or a vacation we here in the US often will divide our time as a group between group time and individual time. In a camping situation there is no individual time. You / We are forced to be exposed to each other for the entire time the adventure is taking place. This strains any relationship and it will force a tension that will ultimately bond you together if it does not break you apart. As an aside this works assuming there is some sort of bond to start with. A new relationship or one that is weak may be destroyed if it does not have the seeds for greatness.

Assuming that it does, the relationship is often strengthened by the tension since like any muscle when it is worked it gets stronger. Back to the contrasting vacation where we are all staying in a hotel and separate rooms, we can always escape and can for the most part avoid the tension that forces us to deal with each other while camping.

After our family reunion and the resulting posturing, alliance building and politicking that happened for those three days we came out on the other side a stronger unit because we knew that no matter what happened we could work it out and we knew that we would all choose to love each other and support each other in spite of our differences.

And that is why camping has become this familys foray into relationship building disguised as a family get away or vacation. Cheap fun with a anterior motive.

Copyright Detro Canaro (2008) Detro Canaro is a husband, a father, a writer, computer tech and webmaster of several websites that support he and his family. One of those websites is a Flashlight Store that features Inova Flashlights Fenix Flashlights and others.

Camping holds our family together. We do a lot of things as a family and it is usually involves going our separate ways. We come together to sleep, eat and shower and then we are off again. Through out these growing up years for the kids I have always maintained it was essential that we find some way in our busy lifestyle to reconnect and spend some quality time and about 5 years ago when the kids were in grade school we discovered camping.

It was actually an accident because I would never have chosen of my own accord to go without basic necessities at that time in my life but we were kinda forced into it by a family reunion. You see the matriarch in our family decided because of the cost of getting together for all her off spring and her offsprings offspring that we would make this family reunion a camping adventure.

An adventure was exactly what it was, the likes of which the world has never seen up to that point and will likely never see again. Try putting 27 independent people from 7 autonomous families in one camp ground when all the decisions have to be made by committee. Well I will not bore you with the details but lets just say that the majority of the 3 days we spent doing three things. One was eating, two was sleeping and the third thing was trying to decide what else we were going to do and they corralling the group together into vehicles to go do whatever it was we decided to do.

Here is the reason I think this all worked for our family and the reason I think it works in so many cases. It has to do with common experience and working our problems out together. When you go for a typical weekend away or a vacation we here in the US often will divide our time as a group between group time and individual time. In a camping situation there is no individual time. You / We are forced to be exposed to each other for the entire time the adventure is taking place. This strains any relationship and it will force a tension that will ultimately bond you together if it does not break you apart. As an aside this works assuming there is some sort of bond to start with. A new relationship or one that is weak may be destroyed if it does not have the seeds for greatness.

Assuming that it does, the relationship is often strengthened by the tension since like any muscle when it is worked it gets stronger. Back to the contrasting vacation where we are all staying in a hotel and separate rooms, we can always escape and can for the most part avoid the tension that forces us to deal with each other while camping.

After our family reunion and the resulting posturing, alliance building and politicking that happened for those three days we came out on the other side a stronger unit because we knew that no matter what happened we could work it out and we knew that we would all choose to love each other and support each other in spite of our differences.

And that is why camping has become this familys foray into relationship building disguised as a family get away or vacation. Cheap fun with a anterior motive.

Copyright Detro Canaro (2008) Detro Canaro is a husband, a father, a writer, computer tech and webmaster of several websites that support he and his family. One of those websites is a Flashlight Store that features Inova Flashlights Fenix Flashlights and others.

When people get out of the city to go camping and enjoy nature, they don’t expect to run into pollution problems. After all it’s nature, right? Everything is supposed to be pristine. Well, don’t let mother nature fool you. The crystal clear water you see from lakes and rivers might not be as pure as you might think.

Untreated water from the great outdoors might contain bacteria, parasites and viruses that can become harmful once ingested. Symptoms can include nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. That’s why it’s important to be educated on the water purification process when going camping.

There are three basic methods of purifying water when camping. They are the filter process, the chemical process and the boil method.

The boil method is the best bet to kill all bacteria, micro-organisms and viruses dead. However, it is also a time consuming process to bring large quantities of water to a boil. After that, you need to let the water cool down unless you wish to drink hot water on a hot day. Boiling water also requires a fire or some other source of heat source. In any case, while boiling water is effective, it isn’t the most convenient option.

An alternative option to the boil method is to use a water filter. Filters are a mechanical method to separate parasites and other undesirables from the water. Look to buy a water filter of 1 micron or less to strain out protozoa like giardia and cryptosporidium. A more refined filter of less than 0.4 micron will remove most bacteria. Or, a water filter system with a built-in iodine component will kill the bacteria and viruses. This leads to the third method of water purification: the chemical method.

Iodine is often used in chemical water purification tablets to kill bacteria and viruses. Tablets are cheap and easy to use but they have some drawbacks as well. The shelf life of tablets is about six months in an open bottle and the iodine also leaves a taste in the water. To combat this problem, carbon filters are used to remove the iodine.

As you can see, the most effective method for fast drinking water is through a combination of mechanical water filters with a chemical component of iodine. With this in mind, make sure you are equipped with a good water purification system the next time you go camping so you can really enjoy the outdoors.

Mariam Ma is a freelance writer for Silverman Village, where you can find such camping survival supplies as personal camping water filter bottles and civilian MRE rations.

Activities are an essential part during camping otherwise, it would only be boring and you will all go home frustrated. Camping usually involves long days and long nights if you plan to take two to three days off your city life and spend it in the wilds. We can split the activities into two groups. You can have one group being in day time and the other during night time.

Day time activities:

- Hiking. You and your camp mates would explore the camp area by doing hiking. This is especially true if someone in your group knows the area too well. Another alternative would be to hire someone from that place to accompany your adventure.

- Fishing. More often than not best camp sites are those that are near to lakes teeming with fish. Your group can make a contest of whoever gets the largest fish wins. This is a fun game not only to fish enthusiast but also to those who have no fishing background especially when the prize is tempting.

- Cooking fest. You can divide the group into two and let them cook the most delicious dish they could muster using only native ingredients. These ingredients may be been brought to the camp which are previously bought or those that can be found on the camp site because usually sites have many vegetables growing in those areas. You just have to make sure nothing poisonous is included for that matter though.

- Sack race. Again splitting the group into two, this can be a very fun game. Played like any normal racing would. However instead of silly prizes, you can have a prize like winners can relax for the night and losers will take care of everything from food to massage.

- Egg relay. The object of this game is still whoever first one who finishes wins. With just the addition that the egg used during relay should still be intact until the end otherwise the player who cracks the egg will go back to the starting point and will do it all over again.

Night time activities:

- Bon fire horror stories. Gather everyone around and let everyone take turns telling their horror stories. It is fun doing this not only to kill time but also to see who has strong bones and heart that could stand fear.

- Truth or dare game. This game is better played at night. I have experienced it during night time and it has been more fun than playing it during day. Each one should have questions and consequence ready for the one who is about to do them on each cycle of the bottle.

- Drinking game. I have put this during night time because it is just appropriate that participants could go directly to bed after the game. Otherwise, if you put this during day time, the participants could no longer be able to participate more activities because of too much alcohol consumption.

- Barbecue party. The most common activity where you will be able to socialize with each other.

- Getting to know bonfire. This is the kind of activity that will let you know each other if not well then relatively better by taking turns in introducing some likes and dislikes that each of you has.

There are still a lot of activities you can think of, however personally I find the above effective and fun.

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Camping can be a dangerous activity; at least, it can be if you do it anywhere outside of a backyard or secure camping area. Without the proper gear and training one could be hurt or otherwise made miserable by the experience. Likewise, camping is an activity that takes a fair amount of planning to execute. Without making a list of supplies, anyone could forget something vital. And if this forgotten item is vital enough, one may have to backtrack home to retrieve it and thus taking time out of camping. This kind of error could essentially kill a weekend.

This is why it is necessary to make sure everything is packed and ready before setting off. Flashlights, tents, food, among other essentials are needed. Today I’d like to talk about a couple other very important items: the backpack and airbed.

The backpack is a camper’s, hiker’s, and biker’s essence in the woods. It typically cares everything that is vital for a trip which is particularly crucial hiking. One never knows when basic medical aid and food may be needed. A backpack can be viewed as the life blood of anyone who enjoys adventuring in the outdoors.

Because of this, it is critical choosing the right backpack for the trip. Make sure it has enough pockets to hold and protect necessary items. If it cannot hold enough volume then it is probably time to look for a pack. Also, make sure you choose a backpack that has been made out of sturdy straps and material. It will be a pain if it breaks mid-trip and needs to be cared by hand rather than a person’s shoulders.

Choosing the proper air mattress for camping, while not life critical, is very useful if you do not want to incur the expense of buying a new one every year. These are also useful and will make the trip less miserable if you are older and have a back that doesn’t do well on solid, uneven ground. For these make sure they are also made of thick plastic and strong material. You don’t want an airbed to pop and deflate or else you might have not brought one at all. Also, check to see if it seals well. Any air leaks and you’ll wake up on an airless mattress.

Hopefully, next time you go camping you’ll take these tips and warnings to heart. Always make sure your gear is top notch, you never know when someone’s life may depend on it.

Justin Oliver has an aero airbed store and has written a great potato salad recipe.

Think your tent is weatherproof? Many campers do, only to find themselves waking up drenched in the middle of the night. If you prefer a dry sleeping bag, make sure your camping tent really is weather-ready.

When you purchase a new tent, read the label carefully. This means to also read between the lines. Understanding some common terms can help you decide just how waterproof it really is.

Many people mistakenly believe that if a tent is water- or weather-resistant it will not leak. In reality, the material will resist leaks in a light or short rainfall. Weather- or water-resistant tents usually have not had any additional weatherproofing treatment. Instead, the word resistant refers to the inherent ability of that tent’s fabric to keep rain out. In a light rainfall that lasts a few minutes to a couple hours, it will probably do fine. However, if it rains heavily or for several hours straight, water may begin to penetrate the fabric.

If you camp frequently or in areas where regular rain is likely, you should consider greater protection. There are three options available in this case:

1. Purchase a camping tent that is waterproof. A tent labeled as waterproof is reasonably assured not to leak. It also means that the fabric has been treated with a sealing agent. It may also mean that it is made from a type of material that is more naturally resistant to water. The material might also be more tightly woven to keep rain out.

2. Purchase a rainproof cover or tarpaulin. Some people prefer this method. Tents that are rain-sealed or have fabric that is tightly woven sometimes don’t breathe well. Using an untreated tent may allow for better airflow. A rainproof cover or tarp can then be draped or hung over the entire tent to keep water out.

3. Treat your tent with a sealant. You can increase the water-resistance of the fabric by applying a chemical sealer. Sealants can be purchased in most hardware and camping supply stores.

If you decide to apply a sealant to your tent, there are a few things to remember. Like any product, you may get what you pay for. If you skimp to save money, you might end up getting soaked anyway. Read labels to make sure the sealant that you purchase will work for the type fabric that your camping tent is made of. It’s best to buy one that is designed specifically for tents, rather than an all-purpose sealant.

Be sure to follow the directions carefully. You will usually have to apply at least two coats. Even if the label does not specify two coats, you should do this anyway. Apply sealant outdoors to avoid inhaling fumes. Allow to dry thoroughly between coats. You should allow a minimum of 24 to 48 hours of drying time. This will ensure that the sealant adheres strongly to the fabric. Allow the second coat to dry another for 24-48 hours before using your tent.

Tent seams are very prone to leaking. This includes the stitching around zippers. It’s important to note that spray sealants do not always provide the best coverage for seams. To rainproof seams, you should use a brush-on gel or wax. Apply at least two coats (both to the outside and the inside of seams) and allow each coat to cure between applications.

Finally, give your tent a test run before you hit the woods. Pitch it in the backyard and make sure it really does stand up to rain. If you can’t wait for a downpour, give it a good soak with the water hose and see how it performs. If water is still breaching the fabric, apply another coat of sealant and try again. This will ensure that you stay warm and dry the next time you camp out.

Warren L. Smith offers a fountain of information on Camping, such as Camping Tips, Family Fun, Hunting, Fishing, Tents, Equipment, and Wilderness Tips. For the best, up to date information, go to: http://www.CampingBreak.com

Camping is one of the best ways to foster a sense of family harmony. Even the youngest of preschoolers can benefit from the camping experience. Every part of the trip provides an opportunity for teaching teamwork and instilling an appreciation for nature. Even pitching the family tent offers good teaching tools for children.

To make your family campout a success, begin with a good tent. Fortunately, there is a wide array of options when it comes to camping tents. Picking the best one will require assessing your family’s own particular needs. Some of the most important considerations you’ll need to make are:

* The number of people in your family. Tents are typically labeled according to how many people they will sleep. Family-style tents may range from ones that sleep three people all the way to ones that sleep eight or nine. If you have a family of five, you’ll naturally want to consider at least a five-person tent. However, it’s important to remember that these sizes are generalizations. A tent that is made for five typically refers to five average-sized adults. For this reason, a four-person tent may be suitable for a family with two adults and three small children. Conversely, a family with two adults and three large teenagers may find a five-person tent a bit cramped. In this case, a six- or seven-person tent may be a better choice. Remember, you’ll also want to take into account the amount of gear that you’ll be storing inside the tent. The more luggage you have, the more sleeping space you lose.

* The sizes of all campers. In addition to the number of people a tent sleeps, you should also consider the dimensions of the tent. Adults and taller children may find it more comfortable to have some extra headroom when standing up. Some tents are shaped in such a way that some parts of the tent are wider or longer than others. Dome and tunnel-style tents may be wider in the center and become narrower at the edges. Tall children or adults may have trouble sleeping if the area isn’t long or wide enough.

* Years of use. If camping is going to be a lifelong hobby, you probably want your investment to last as long as possible. Do you plan to have more children? Factor this in to the size of the tent you plan to buy. If your children are small, they’ll most certainly need more space five years from now. Consider purchasing a larger tent that will accommodate your family longer.

* Privacy needs. Some families prefer sleeping in the same space. This may be especially true of families whose children are still young. Families with older children may want a little extra privacy at night. In this case, you might consider a tent with separate “rooms.” There are two basic styles of roomed tents. The two-room style is simply divided in half down the middle by a fabric barrier. The three-room style usually has a common room in the center, with two separate rooms at each end. In some tents, the fabric barriers can be removed. This allows you the option of having a one-room tent when the children are younger. Then as they grow older, barriers can be added as needed to create separate rooms.

Camping tents come in various styles and types of materials. They can be simple or very elaborate. Whatever camping tent you choose, you’re off to a great start for making camping memories that will last a lifetime.

Warren L. Smith offers a fountain of information on Camping, such as Camping Tips, Family Fun, Hunting, Fishing, Tents, Equipment, and Wilderness Tips. For the best, up to date information, go to: http://www.CampingBreak.com