Category: Camping Tips for Newbies

PAXCESS Rockman 120W/18V Foldable Solar Panel Review

My family enjoys going camping in our travel trailer and some of the campgrounds we go to don’t have hookups for electricity. I use a CPAP machine at night and because we can’t keep a generator running all night I purchased a power station (see my TackLife P50 Portable Power Station Review) to keep my […]

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TackLife P50 Portable Power Station Review

My family and I enjoy camping in our travel trailer and some of the campgrounds we go to don’t have any hookups (connections for electricity, water, or sewer), so I’m not able to use my CPAP machine at night since most campgrounds require generators to be turned off my 9 or 10 pm and most […]

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Essential equipment for your trips to the beach.

My kids love going to the beach, whether on the ocean or a lake. Below are my recommendations for essential equipment for your trips to the beach. Please keep in mind that links in my posts are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you go through them to make […]

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Planning for your first tent camping trip: 10 tips

When planning for your first camping trip, there are many things to consider from picking a campground to planning activities to what equipment to buy to meal planning. Below is my list for planning for your first tent camping trip: 10 tips. 1. Picking a campground I would recommend picking a campground that is close […]

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12 tent camping equipment essentials for new campers

When I was a kid, my parents took me and my brothers tent camping often. Tent camping is when you pack up your car with camping equipment and supplies, then drive to your campsite. (See my article about 5 types of camping.) My wife and I introduced our kids to camping in 2019 and they […]

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Cheap activities for family camping trips: 10 tips

When we started going on camping trips to places that did not have fishing or crabbing available, my wife would ask “What are we going to do on our camping trip?” Below are my suggestions for cheap activities for family camping trips: 10 tips. Note, they are in no particular order. 1. Walks and exploring […]

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5 types of camping, which is the best for your family?

If you’re new to camping, you may not have considered the many types of camping available. Below are 5 types of camping to consider: 1. Backpacking Backpacking is when you carry all of the gear and supplies you need in a specialized backpack and you walk to your campsite. These backpacks are made specifically for […]

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3 types of campsites you’ll find at campgrounds.

If you’re new to camping, there are generally 3 types of campsites you’ll find at campgrounds. Below is a brief overview of each type. 1. Dry campsites Dry campsites are campsites with no “hookups,” meaning there are no connections for water, electricity or sewer at the individual campsites. The campground may have potable (drinkable) water […]

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Is camping the best activity for your family?

I can’t remember when I was asked this question or why I was being asked this question, but the question posed was “What are your fondest childhood memories?” Some of my fondest memories were camping with the family. I think my family went on camping trips because it was cheap (which I totally get now […]

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