mana

Another thought. If they've never spent a night in a tent, doing it out in the REAL dark of a wilderness area might not be a good first bet.

A backyard test run for sleeping out (with bathroom, lights, and all the comforts of home right there) is a great idea. So is going to an established campground and car camping first.

They don't know what they're supposed to do, an I (who spent a lot more time camping when I was a kid than most) have often had to think about what my kids don't know yet, and then take the time to teach it to them. Basics, like not leaving the zipper open on the tent and that you can pee on a tree, are new concepts.

I hope you have as much fun with yours as I'm having with mine. We're not going far, but we're having a blast doing it.

Steadman

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