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Originally Posted by Oracle
We used to tent and it was an absolute pain in the arse because kids need extra PJ, sweaters, pants, socks, etc.
I bought a travel trailer. Whoa!! What a difference. Even the kids enjoy camping..
No more tenting for us..
Especially here in the mountains cause it gets really cold at night (even summer) and bears wandering.
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I agree with you totally. For a better night's sleep a hard sided trailer is better in the mountains for protection against bears and the cold. A pop up trailer is still comfortable but no protection against a curious bear.
However to truly get the wilderness experience backpacking gets a person further into places where a car cannot go. So lightweight equipment is essential.
As regards children I have been hiking with some that are as young as 10 and 11 and they seem to keep up quite well. Much younger not too sure about!
A good quality tent will last you for years.
Guy