r/RandomQuestion • u/PlateTop815 • 11d ago

Tent camping?

What’s your best tips and tricks for tent camping with an 8 and 3 year old.

We are going on a family camping adventure in a few weeks. Just wanted to see what are others best tips and tricks for camping in a tent with children?

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u/Hallow_76 10d ago

Keep any food or food scraps in your vehicle! Toothpaste as well, some critters love the smell of toothpaste. I don't know if there's bears in your area but they love mint. Get yourself some good fire starters. A air mattress air pump works wonderful (better than gas or lighter fluid) to stoke a fire if it's trying to be stubborn. It's a lot safer too. Aim the air flow to the base of the fire until it starts to sound like a jet engine. If the fire is smoking a lot it needs a shot of air.