Whether you are new to camping or experienced - or worried how your baby or kids will do - you’ll be surprised at how little extra it takes to camp off the grid. Being self sufficient can seem intimidating at first, but if you are already camping, you are probably very close to being self sufficient already. If you are not yet camping, it doesn’t take much to get there.
Want to take your family camping adventures to the next level? Get insight into dispersed family camping planning, how to find free camping spots on public land, essential family camping packing checklist, how to be self-sufficient, and much more.
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The 7 Leave No Trace Principles You HAVE to Know for Safe Camping
Whether you are new to camping or experienced - or worried how your baby or kids will do - you’ll be surprised at how little extra it takes to camp off the grid. Being self sufficient can seem intimidating at first, but if you are already camping, you are probably very close to being self sufficient already. If you are not yet camping, it doesn’t take much to get there.
The key when preparing for dispersed, or primitive, camping is to become more aware of your situation and to increase your safety and health consciousness so you can enjoy your adventure.
Lately, I've heard families express concerns about where to go camping with kids. It can be difficult to figure out if you're camping with an infant or bigger kids for for the first time or simply just not that familiar with your area. Where to take your family camping entirely depends on your comfort level and preferences. Let me walk you through what to consider when choosing what type of camping to do with your kids.
I often hear families express a wish to go camping ‘in the wild’ (dispersed camping), but that they don’t know where to go. The biggest concern seems to be how to easily distinguish public and private land. I realized that it’s always my husband or our friends finding our spots, so I did my homework and I have turned it into an easy step-by-step guide for you (including a visual example).