Buying guide
Family Car Camping Kit
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Camping with kids works best when you plan for space, comfort and safety from the start. This kit is built around families, so there is room for everyone, warm bedding for small sleepers and gear that makes meals and bedtime simple. Extra space comes first since kids need room to sleep, play and stash their own things. Then comfort, with cozy sleeping gear and seating that keeps little ones happy around camp. Easy meals and plenty of light smooth out the busy hours around dinner and bedtime, and a well stocked first aid kit handles the scrapes that come with adventurous kids. A wagon earns its keep hauling gear and tired children alike. Work through these sections and you will build a setup that keeps the whole family comfortable, fed and safe, so everyone actually wants to come back next weekend.
The quick checklist
- ✓Choose a tent with room to spare
- ✓Pack warm bedding for each child
- ✓Bring extra lanterns for bedtime
- ✓Plan simple meals kids will eat
- ✓Load a family sized first aid kit
- ✓Use a wagon for gear and kids
- ✓Pack comfort items to ease first nights
Make Room For Everyone
Full guide →Keep Kids Cozy
Full guide →Light The Camp
Full guide →Feed The Family
Full guide →Haul The Gear
Full guide →Stay Safe
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