Camping is good for your health — physically and mentally speaking. It’s also a great outdoor activity that can strengthen family ties. If you’re planning to buy poled family tents, think of it as an investment that can positively impact different areas of your and your loved ones’ life.

But how do you make sure everyone would have a good time when you go on a family camping trip? Here are 11 must-know tips.

Research the camping area. Before heading on to online camping stores to shop for camping essentials, you have to choose a camping location first. Take into account the preferences and needs of your family. Choose a camping area with an easy-to-access grocery store, medical care centre, and gas station.

Know the campground rules. How many tents are you allowed to bring? Can you bring pets and children? Be mindful of the rules and regulations that govern the campground you’re choosing.

Invest in a quality tent. The quality of your poled family tents can affect your whole camping experience. When buying a tent, consider the size of your family, its weather resistance, ease of setting up, and comfort.

Practise camping at home. If your children or you as a family are first-time campers, it’s a good idea to practise camping at home first. Pitch your tent in your garden and spend a night there to help you adjust to this new environment.

Pack the essentials. When camping, make sure you bring a camping tent, sleeping bags/pads, lanterns/headlamps, glow sticks, cooler, stove (including fuel and lighter), utensils, appropriate clothes (take note of the weather), and sunscreen.

Keep your medical kit within reach. Safety is a priority if you’re camping out with your loved ones. Prepare a comprehensive medical and first-aid kit and store it in an easy-to-access location inside your tent.

Maintain personal hygiene. In a campground, every routine — including personal hygiene — should be simplified. Instead of a whole soap bar, use individual soap flakes instead. Also, bring a hanging bag (available in different online camping stores) to store your hygiene essentials.

Plan your menu strategically. You should also keep your menu simple. Opt for non-perishables. But if you want to have fresh foods, make sure to keep them cold and dry using a cooler. Use a separate cooler for drinks and snacks.

Ask your kids for suggestions on activities that you can do. You can do different activities when camping with your family (e.g, biking, star-gazing, playing cards). To make sure everyone will have a great time, do something that your loved ones will enjoy. Solicit advice from your children and ask them what they look forward to doing the most.

Don’t let electronics distract you. Camping is a great time to take a break from using electronic gadgets. Leave them at home; only keep at least one cell phone in case of an emergency. Let you and your loved ones focus on your activities and on reconnecting with nature.

Relax, enjoy, and make awesome memories. Camping can be more enjoyable if you spend it with the people you love. Grab this opportune time to make awesome memories with them. Use this chance to take that much-needed break and come back fully recharged.