PACKING FOR A FAMILY TRIP

DISTANCE

Consider the distance of the campground from your home. Planning a camping trip is different to planning a holiday in Bali — for starters, you will not be flying because of all the equipment you need to bring!

Taking a long road trip will work for some families, but if you are not ready to brave one then choose a campground a little closer to home. How old your kids are, and how they handle the car, will play a role in determining how far you’re willing to drive. This will also determine food and snack requirements for the road trip (more on this later).

SPACE

Think also about the available space in your vehicle and caravan, taking into account roof racks and pods as well as bike racks. Decide what are the ‘must-haves’ and what can stay at home. Even though you don’t want to