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I think the grate for the fire is probably a good idea... We can't have eggs, but I do have a cast iron griddle that maybe could go over the grate? I guess? Cooking for my family is cooking for a crowd... My mom easily eats less than any one of my kids. Sometimes we have my stepkids too and...

I guess this would technically fall under "Gear" now that I think about it... Sent from my LGLS996 using Tapatalk

My grandparents bought us a very beautiful, very cumbersome "camping" grill. I use the term camping loosely because it requires a full size propane tank and it's huge... It takes up an entire rubbermaid bin not even including the tank. I was thinking of replacing our actual grill at home with...

He's adorable! I have always wanted a Husky but it seems too hot over here hitting 100s every summer. We have a Chinese Crested... He is basically bear bait. He's been camping plenty, though, hasn't been eaten yet and even did fine on the kayak. Not that we've done any long trips on it...

My beach tent got me thinking because it is so easy to set up and sturdy against the beach winds even with one side that's open; it'd take off like a kite if it wasn't secure. Heck my kids practically all sleep on top of me, it wouldn't even need to be a huge tent. Sent from my LGLS996 using...

More good ideas! I think about 3/4 of our last trips we ended up getting to the camp ground around sundown and dinner time which was a big part of the problem. I have most of our stuff packed in 3 bins but one or two of them has been left behind, too lol. I'm more of the plan and organize...

My mom would be helping "in theory"... in practice, she'd probably be fussing at me as I'm putting up the tent as the kids are running all over the tent (there's a reason I'm an only child). She camps out of her truck. As things are right now, my husband decides he wants to camp about 2 hrs...

That's actually a really good idea lol. The old tent one, that is. I think tying kids to a tree might be a little frowned upon. Getting the rain fly up isn't a huge deal since it's already up at that point. Just getting the tent laid out and the poles situated... Someone has to go potty...

Our tent is pretty quick to set up, but not with toddlers trying to run across it during setup. I found a cool beach shade/tent that you just pull a cord and set 8 stakes. I'd like to find something similar for a camping tent that I can set up by myself with 3 little kids running around. Any...

Welcome I'm new to this group, too. Sent from my LGLS996 using Tapatalk

I too have fond memories of camping with my grandparents. "No one remembers their best days of TV." We try to keep things low tech at home, we don't have cable and try to limit exposure to commercials and other marketing that targets kids. We went to Toys R Us to price a new bike for my...

They have fun with hiking and short kayak trips so far. We are outside a lot, even when we're home. They like fishing, too. Our next trip is going to be at a lake where we can combine all of our favorite activities. Sent from my LGLS996 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the suggestion! I was actually thinking about kayaking to see ponies, but hiking sounds even better because they can move around. They really would love it. They get excited over any bird or turtle or grasshopper when they're outside. They'd be over the moon to see ponies. Sent...

I've left my purse locked in the car, hidden out of sight... Never had an issue with theft. If I were in a situation where I have to bring my wallet with me, I have little waterproof box on a lanyard to wear. They're pretty inexpensive. Good for car keys, too. Sent from my LGLS996 using...

Thank you. I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks :) It is nice to have a couple of amenities when camping. I think it's my mom side that has anxiety over the communal aspect. My littlest has issues and hasn't slept well since birth, so I worry about disturbing others, especially during quiet hours. Sent from my LGLS996 using Tapatalk

Hello everyone, My name is Melissa and I'm 28. I've got 3 little kiddos and we all enjoy camping. So far we've only been to pay camping spots like First Landing and Shenandoah. I'd like to get into dispersed camping in the near future, though. We have 2 trips scheduled to new spots next...