{"id":1399,"date":"2019-06-21T00:50:04","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T00:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/?p=1399"},"modified":"2019-06-21T00:50:06","modified_gmt":"2019-06-21T00:50:06","slug":"tips-for-camping-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/tips-for-camping-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"5 TIPS FOR CAMPING WITH KIDS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kids of all ages enjoy camping once they get into the swing (or hammock) of things. Natural Australia provides sensory experiences that can\u2019t be found anywhere else and there are plenty of opportunities to captivate the imagination of enquiring youngsters. From the crackle of the campfire to the dazzling display the star-filled night sky, camping is filled with fun and adventure, so here are 5 tips for camping with kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Let kids pack their own camping gear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the\nkids involved with packing their camping essentials before you hit the road. It\nwill occupy their minds while the excitement builds up. You can create the\npacking list yourself, and don\u2019t forget to double-check your kid\u2019s packing job\nbefore leaving home. Denali\nCargo Duffle Bags<\/a> are an ideal packing solution for kids, providing\nplenty of space for stuffing in all their camping gear, and each child can have\na different coloured duffle for easy identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Choose a family-friendly camp site<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are introducing your kids (or spouse) to the wonders of camping, you may need to break them in gradually. For first timers, it\u2019s advisable to choose a campground with amenities and conveniences that make life easier, such as picnic tables, flushing toilets and hot showers. There should still be plenty of opportunities for fun and activities, including swimming, hiking and exploring. You can even make trip-planning a family affair by asking your kids for camp location ideas, plus camping and hiking<\/a> equipment and clothing suggestions prior to purchasing.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Dress the kids in layered camping apparel. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\ncan\u2019t totally predict the weather, but you can ensure your kids are dressed\nappropriately whatever the conditions. The temperature can drop dramatically at\nnight, particularly in the outback, so it\u2019s worth investing in layered\nclothing. Check out boys\nand girls jackets<\/a> with waterproof and windproof features, including\nfleece jackets, down jackets and puffy jackets for optimum camping comfort even\nwhen the weather isn\u2019t on your side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Create comfy kids sleeping quarters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may want your kids to toughen up a bit in the wild, but good things take time. In the meantime, your younger children may need a soft pillow, favourite blanket or special toy while adapting to their new surroundings. Older kids can be housed in their own tent, such as an Oztrail Genesis 4V Tent<\/a> for a special home away from home treat.\u00a0 Curling up at night in a new sleeping bag<\/a> will be an adventure in itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Add some education to the adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids\nlove to explore their surroundings, but a safety-first approach is the topmost\npriority. The Australian bush is magical, but it can be dangerous and getting\nlost is far easier than kids realise. Take the opportunity to teach your kids\nsome essential survival skills using binoculars<\/a>, Tactical\nPro Walkie Talkies<\/a>, a compass and maps. It won\u2019t be long before your\nkids are ready to lead the family on a new adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids also flourish when \u2018learning by doing\u2019, and it\u2019s important to fill their days with stimulating and educational activities in the outdoor classroom. You can help them look for wildlife, identify birds, examine geological formations, study constellations and a whole lot more. Kids are never too young to learn about protecting the environment, so make sure you set a great example for them to follow.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most\nkids enjoy camping and hiking adventures, and it isn\u2019t worth jeopardising their\nformative training by being unprepared for the trip. The best camping and\noutdoor specialists<\/a> have everything you require under one roof, plus\nconvenient online purchasing options to ensure you get the right camping\nequipment for the best price. Happy camping! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kids of all ages enjoy camping once they get into the swing (or hammock) of things. Natural Australia provides sensory experiences that can\u2019t be found anywhere else and there are plenty of opportunities to captivate the imagination of enquiring youngsters. From the crackle of the campfire to the dazzling display the star-filled night sky, camping… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1400,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,11,10,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cool-stuff","category-kids-stuff","category-mums-stuff","category-stuff-to-do"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1399","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1399"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1399\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1404,"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1399\/revisions\/1404"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1399"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1399"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.dadsstuff.com.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}