Family Camping & Tents

Massive holiday fun for adults and children

We've created so many wonderful memories as a family - and none of them more precious than our times away as a family camping.

Investing in a tent can be a great way of having affordable holidays for years to come.

Once you've got all the camping gear, all you have to do is book your space on the campsite, pack up and drive!

What To Consider When Choosing Your Tent

It's worth putting some thought into your requirements, rather than just going out and buying the first cheap tent you see.

If you're planning to spend any time camping, you'll want to make sure that you've got a space that you and your family will be comfortable in.

Large Family Tents under $100

There are some really great designs - ideal for families.

I love the way that you can choose from such a range and have designs where the kids are sleeping on the other side of the tent, areas for storage, porches and much more.

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Our Favourite Camping Recipes

Keeping food simple is the key to success

We've never been into fancy food when we're away camping.

In fact, we take a little pride in eating simply, yet having delicious local food.

That said, sometimes it's handy to have some tasty food handy as you settle in to the campsite and will create wonderful memories for your children too.

Here's my favourite recipe for camping cake:-

Lemon Tray Bake

175g soft margarine/spread
225 self-raising flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
175g caster sugar
3 eggs
3 tbsp milk
Grated rind of 1.5 lemons

Heat oven to 350F/180C/GM4
Add all ingredients into mixing bowl and mix well.
Turn into a greased tin and spread out evenly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked.

When it comes out of the oven, mix the lemon juice with 175g sugar and spoon over the still-warm cake.

This makes around 16 slices and is delicious.
Eat within 24-48 hours (it isn't usually a problem!)

Luxury Family Size Tents for under $500

If camping is likely to be more than a passing phase - and is going to be your way of life for the next few years, you deserve to treat yourself to something a bit more luxurious.

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How We Chose Our Tent

When we chose our trusty tent, the internet wasn't as advanced as it is now.

We ended up sending for brochures and pouring through the sizes, designs and prices.

Key things that we were looking for included:-

height - my sons are both over 6 foot tall, and we didn't want to be bending over all the time
space - we didn't want to be cramped if it rained. We wanted enough space for us to sit and play games out of the rain.
storage - we wanted enough space to be able to unload everything from the car into the tent
flexibility - as the family grew up, we wanted something that we wouldn't outgrow and that we could adapt to our needs