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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:
Blogs:
5 Tips for Camping with Kids Under 5
Products:
New Gear
Charmate BBQs, Firepits, and Charcoal Starters
Other:
Thetford Porta Potti 365 Toilet
Collapsible Space Saving 30L Silicone Storage Tub
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