Enjoy the great outdoors!
A camping trip with the family is the perfect way to get out of the house and into nature. Outdoor Warehouse can help you prepare for your outdoor experience with their wide variety of camping products and expert advice to make sure your family has a comfortable stay.
Here are some of the equipment and supplies you’ll need for your family camping trip.
Keeping Your Family Sheltered
Finding the right tent is essential. The spacious, easy-pitch Natural Instincts Instant 9 Person Cabin Tent is a great choice for the family, especially if you need a quick setup. It has pre-attached steel poles, allowing you to spend less time pitching it and more time with family around the campfire. Checking the temperature forecast will also help you choose the correct sleeping bag and other relevant camping accessories.
Keeping Your Family Safe
Protection from the elements requires you to pack the correct clothing, footwear and repellents. Extra layers are recommended for colder weather and more breathable, lighter clothing is recommended for warmer days.
For sun protection, they recommend the First Ascent Dundee Hat with its UPF 50 fabric and mesh inserts for extra ventilation. The Techniblock SPF50 Active 150ml and SPF50 Wet & Dry 150ml is a must-have. It is a family-friendly sunscreen with long-lasting and high-quality protection.
As for mosquito protection, the UltraTec Portable Zapper Lantern is able to run for 15 hours providing you with a good night’s rest. It charges with a USB and can be used freestanding or hanging. The waterproof Lifetrek Mosquito Band Plain 6K, which is a DEET-free armband, also keeps mosquitos away for up to 48 hours.
Keeping Your Family Powered Up
Make sure you have the necessary gear, such as lighting, battery chargers and alternative power technologies, to ensure devices are charged to capture moments and always have a lifeline. The Red-E Power PD20 Power Traveller 20000mAh Power Bank charges any items with type C charging ports.
Keeping Your Family Energised
Make sure you have planned meals to energise the whole family so you are able to bring the necessary cookware for a braai, potjie or any other cookware from our wide range. You can make meals more exciting and fun by getting the family involved by creating tasty jaffles out of leftovers with our Fireside 3-in-1 Jaffle Maker.
Stay hydrated with cool or hot beverages during your trip with the Stanley Classic Vacuum 1.9L Hammertone Green Flask which stores hot beverages for 45 hours and cold beverages for 48 hours with its stainless-steel, insulated lid.
Our Rogue 45L Ice Cooler also stores food and beverage using eco-foam for the best insulation possible. Its genuine leather straps seals in the coldness and also acts as a single seat for you to relax on when needed.
Keeping Your Family Active
One of the best parts of a camping trip is the activities you can take part in together as a family, whether competing in a game of Medalist Boules or playing the carefully crafted game of Medalist Tumblin Tower in the tent. It definitely makes the whole experience of bonding a lot more exciting!
These are only a few factors to make your camping experience more comfortable. One recommendation that will definitely make the trip more fun is getting everyone involved with planning and setting up!
For more tips and advice on Outdoor Warehouse’s high-quality gear, visit the friendly staff in-store or visit their website to download a full camping checklist.
Happy camping!