Planning the Trip
Make sure you have all the right equipment.
Research campsite options before you go away.
If you think you'll go camping on a frequent basis it might be worth considering joining the camping association.
Get some camping books on how to do camp in style.
When booking a campsite, check whether or not your pitch is likely to be near the entertainments bit.
Pick a campsite where there is room for your children to roam safely and that allows you to relax.
Write down the menu for all meals for your trip.
Prpare meals that can be cooked at home ahead of time and travel in a cooler.
Plan to arrive at your campsite early so you have plenty of time to set up.
Organise the tent as much as possible and try to only bring what you need.
Equipment
Tent - make sure you allow adequate space for everyone the tent will need to accommodate.
Make sure your car will be able to accommodate the tent.
Be sure that you'll have enough room for all the paraphernalia you'll need to take with you.
Consider warmth, material used, design, shape and weight when choosing your sleeping bags.
Bring sleeping mats to provide insulation underneath you.
Pillows/blankets - for added comfort and warmth.
Pump - for blowing up air-beds or inflatable mattresses.
Lamps - for some light in the tent.
Fold-up chairs - for tent-bound evenings if it rains.
Plenty of warm, waterproof clothing - even in the summer.
Small camping stove to cook up a warming meal for the family.
Gas for the stove.
Pans/can opener/corkscrew - and of course other eating and drinking implements.
Comprehensive cutlery and crockery.
Washing-up liquid and sponge.
Plenty of toilet roll.
Antisepctic wet wipes.
Sun lotion and sun hats.
First aid kit.
In-tent entertainment.
Map of the region.

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