3 day camping trip with two kids ages 5 and 9, gear help needed | DadHQ

3 day camping trip with two kids ages 5 and 9, gear help needed

RyanNew Dad

6d ago1 min read

Planning our first real camping trip without my wife (girls weekend trip for her, my turn with the boys). Going to be in the mountains, probably hitting some easy trails and basically just hanging out. I've got a decent tent and sleeping bags but I'm worried about cooking. Thinking of doing like hot dogs, mac and cheese, that kind of stuff. What am I forgetting? Also is 3 days too long for a first trip with kids that young or am I good? Open to tips.

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BBrandonRegular5d ago

We did our first camping trip with the twins last year and it was chaotic but amazing. Pro tip: bring a headlamp for each kid so they don't get scared when it gets dark. The little one especially appreciated having his own light to carry around. What area are you heading to?

EEricNew Dad6d ago

That's such a cool experience to give them. Make sure you test out your gear setup at home first so there aren't surprises on the mountain.

MMike R.New Dad6d ago

Dude, 3 days with a 5 and 9 year old is going to be epic! Bring way more snacks than you think you need and make sure the 5 year old's sleeping bag is actually warm enough.

JJoshua K.New Dad6d ago

This sounds amazing! We do trips like this all the time with our crew. Just remember to keep meals simple and bring a headlamp - makes everything easier when the sun goes down.

JJake M.Regular5d ago

Three days with a 5 and 9 year old is no joke. Make sure you bring way more snacks than you think you'll need and a good first aid kit. Also get a camping pillow for each kid, makes sleep time so much easier when they're comfortable. You got this though.

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DDanielRegular5d ago

This is brave and awesome. Your wife deserves that girls weekend for sure. Just make sure you've got enough activities planned for when they get bored. Fishing, hiking, campfire stuff. Idle kids in the woods is a recipe for chaos.