They get used to sleeping outdoors, doing some exploring of the woods, and most importantly, using their "listening ears" Things like: do not go near the fire, and do not wander to far from where I can see you, are serious rules that must be followed no question. It is good family preparedness practice.
I can also use the packing up time to make sure the gear is all in order. I failed to check the lantern before we left, and when I opened it up to light it, the mantels disintegrated. Whoops! Lucky for me, I had put a little package in the bottom of the lantern box to change them out! I was sure glad I did, because we would have been setting up the tent by the light of a small fire. (that reminds me, I need to buy more mantels to put in the box for the next time I forget to change them before we leave...hehe)
Do you camp? How often?
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I'm not a camping girl by any stretch of the imagination but my husband is quite the hiker/camper. He hikes the Y several days a week and loves escaping for a few days on a camping trip.
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Yes, camping is an awesome way to see just how prepared you are to go without certain things during an emergency! Unfortunately, no matter how hard I try I'm never totally prepared for our camping trips :)
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