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Ep97 – Camping with Kids

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With the added baggage, recurring toilet breaks, and storage pockets stuffed with snack wrappers and stones from their favourite beach…

Camping with young children simply requires more. Even so, the only time your kids should be added weight on your back on an outdoor adventure is if they’re too tired to walk the extra mile!

This week, family-man-Ben and power-mum-Lauren detail what to pack, where to pull-in, and the principles to pitch from a young age. Just like your little ones, this episode packs a big punch!

Bundle the camp clobber, buckle in your rugged cherubs, and watch or listen here!

Just like your little ones, this episode packs a big punch! Credit: Zempire

Shortcuts:

00:00 – Intro

01:36 – New Gear

05:01 – Camping with Kids

06:41 – Longer Vs Shorter Trips

07:56 – Start Them Young!

10:28 – Distance and Style of Travel

12:15 – Consider Local Locations

13:06 – Prepare for Longer Stopovers

14:14 – Caravan Park Camping

16:45 – Toilets

18:07 – Meals and Snacks: Logistics

20:53 – Road Trip Entertainment

21:52 – Bearing with Backseat Mess!

23:09 – Other Entertainment Ideas

26:03 – Kid-Friendly Camping Gear

33:19 – Lighting

34:00 – Camping with Limited Amenities

34:53 – Hygiene and Cleaning

36:50 – Clothing and Laundry

38:29 – Downtime

38:59 – Allow Exploring and Educate on Dangers and Risks

39:58 – Familiarise, Normalise, and Expose

40:40 – Lauren’s Zip-Tie Tip

42:18 – Mitigating Concerns and Paranoia

43:08 – More Tips from the Snowys Team

44:34 – Story of the Week

Mentioned in this Episode:

Podcasts:

Ep10 – Camping with Teenagers

Blogs:

5 Tips for Camping with Kids Under 5

Products:

New Gear

Charmate BBQs, Firepits, and Charcoal Starters

Other:

SupaPeg Frontier Fire Pit

Kids Sleeping Bags

Kids Camping Chairs

Thetford Porta Potti 365 Toilet

Organisers

Headlamps

Torches & Flashlights

Companion 12V Shower

Wilderness Wash 250mL

Collapsible Space Saving 30L Silicone Storage Tub

First Aid

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Catch you out there!

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Ben and Lauren: From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!