Family camping trips are a fantastic way of really connecting with your nearest and dearest whilst you also enjoy all that nature has to offer, at a budget friendly price. Switching off from the outside world actually takes a lot these days, with emails, phone calls and texts all following us seemingly everywhere we go, it can feel impossible to tune out the noise. That’s exactly what makes camping such a valuable experience for you and your whole family, it takes the fun, bonding and excitement of your regular family holidays to the next level! There are, however, a few measures that you’ll have to take before you round up the gang and hit the road…

Plan your food

Your food is one of the most important aspects to focus on before you head to your campsite. It’s imperative that you properly prepare every meal and snack for your entire trip, failure to do so and you might find yourself not having the carefree family fun that you were hoping to experience. Keep grumbling tummies happy by planning out everything you want to eat, and shopping for the exact ingredients you’re going to need. Do as much pre-chopping as possible, decant your spices, oils and seasoning into travel containers and even pre-cook a couple of meals. Keep your breakfasts dry to take a lot of work out of mealtimes, some ideas include cereals, sandwiches, breakfast biscuits or trail mix.

Invest in adventure

Investing in a family camper trailer is going to really enhance your camping trips for many years to come, so if you’re into the lifestyle then it’s something to seriously consider looking at. A trailer will provide creature comforts such as beds and shelter whilst also helping out with cooking, facilities and storage depending on accessories and the model you go with. The key to finding the right trailer for you is by taking your lifestyle and family into account. Do you guys love to venture off the beaten track? An off the road camper is probably best. Looking for a fuss-free solution to campsite dwelling? A forward fold model might work better. Shop according to your habits and family size and you won’t go wrong. Maybe a brand new trailer is out of the question for you financially? A quality second hand camper trailer is the perfect, budget friendly solution for families who are looking for a little adventure!

Get creative with entertainment

Even though you’re venturing outside to connect with our lovely country, all kids need some entertainment every now and then – it’s just a fact! If you want to draw little eyes away from the tablet, phone or TV, you’re going to have to get creative. Bring along tools for orienteering, nature watching, card games, campfire fun and music. You can even set up your own small arts and crafts station to get the other kids at the campground involved. When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a game of capture the flag or good old-fashioned hide and seek.

Research pretty much everything 

You’ll need to do research on locations and their available facilities, how to get there, surrounding areas and their offering, weather – pretty much everything, really. The key to a fun and inexpensive family camping trip is preparation. Look into local grocery stores, gas prices and ground price differences during the on and off seasons. Off season campsites are usually slightly more cost-effective, so keep this in mind.

Follow these tips and you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable family camping adventure that won’t break the bank, every single time!