nicola0102
Hi, i am planning a camping trip in the summer for my family. We are wanting to camp in a tent at a campsite and bring our own BBQ.
Now, this will be my first actual camping trip, as we usually go abroad, but as money is so tight at the moment we decided to holiday in the UK.
We will be taking our car, but obviously we will not want to store all our belongings in the tent for the whole week.
Are there locks for tents, so no one can steal our clothes whilst we are out during the day?
If anyone has any tips for camping with a young family can you tell me :)
thanks
Answer
I wouldn't waste your time locking the tent. First off I have never had anything stolen from my tent and none of my friends or family ever had anything stolen when camping.
The lock will just catch a persons attention, if you lock it they know there is something in there of value and will just cut through the tent to get to it, it wont deter them at all. A ripped tent isn't worth putting a lock on the tent to save your clothes, unless there is a homeless man looking for clothes I don't think you will be bothered. Just keep your tent zipped shut. If you are that worried about it have someone in the campsite at all times.
As for the young kids keep it interesting and fun for them but don't push them too hard or long if you decide to go for a hike. Let them play in the ponds, catch frogs/turtles/ salamanders, let them run through puddles, play in the rain; all stuff they normally cant do when they are home.Let them be kids. Get them interested in fishing if there is a lake or river near by. Go on a nature hike and try to spot animals. Have them build the campfire, stacking wood and such so you can light it, let them feel they had a part in creating that. Teach them how to start a fire. Let them pee behind trees. Just let them be kids and they`ll have a blast.
I wouldn't waste your time locking the tent. First off I have never had anything stolen from my tent and none of my friends or family ever had anything stolen when camping.
The lock will just catch a persons attention, if you lock it they know there is something in there of value and will just cut through the tent to get to it, it wont deter them at all. A ripped tent isn't worth putting a lock on the tent to save your clothes, unless there is a homeless man looking for clothes I don't think you will be bothered. Just keep your tent zipped shut. If you are that worried about it have someone in the campsite at all times.
As for the young kids keep it interesting and fun for them but don't push them too hard or long if you decide to go for a hike. Let them play in the ponds, catch frogs/turtles/ salamanders, let them run through puddles, play in the rain; all stuff they normally cant do when they are home.Let them be kids. Get them interested in fishing if there is a lake or river near by. Go on a nature hike and try to spot animals. Have them build the campfire, stacking wood and such so you can light it, let them feel they had a part in creating that. Teach them how to start a fire. Let them pee behind trees. Just let them be kids and they`ll have a blast.
Tent Vs. Tent Hammock!?
Q. Would a tent or a tent hammock be better? I'm wanting one of the two and I don't know which one to get!
Do you have any tips?
Do you have any tips?
Answer
Hey there,
Hammock camping is definitely the growing trend of the two, as hanging beds offer a few real benefits over standard tents.
On the plus side...
Firstly, you don't need level ground. You also don't need to carry poles, which in many cases make tents heavier to carry than camping hammocks.
You can even camp right through all 4 seasons if you grab an all-year-round hammock model, like those by companies like Hennessy and Clark.
On the downside, you will need extra insulation with a hammock, as the wind blowing around can rather chill your posterior! And if you have a bad back, I'd consult your doctor before going the suspended route.
What you could do is to try a good value portable hammock, like the ENO SingleNest during the summer. If you like the approach, you could then consider splashing out on one of more serious brands mentioned above.
Hope that helps,
Matt
www.whathammock.com
Hey there,
Hammock camping is definitely the growing trend of the two, as hanging beds offer a few real benefits over standard tents.
On the plus side...
Firstly, you don't need level ground. You also don't need to carry poles, which in many cases make tents heavier to carry than camping hammocks.
You can even camp right through all 4 seasons if you grab an all-year-round hammock model, like those by companies like Hennessy and Clark.
On the downside, you will need extra insulation with a hammock, as the wind blowing around can rather chill your posterior! And if you have a bad back, I'd consult your doctor before going the suspended route.
What you could do is to try a good value portable hammock, like the ENO SingleNest during the summer. If you like the approach, you could then consider splashing out on one of more serious brands mentioned above.
Hope that helps,
Matt
www.whathammock.com
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