Last August bank holiday we went away camping with the church.
Interestingly there were tents of all shapes and sizes – all were large enough for a family of five or six, some were big enough to fit eight people.
What makes a good family tent ?
If you want a bit of peace and quiet, having separate sleeping compartments from the kids is a good idea.
For wet weather, a large space inside the tent where you can stand up with ease is essential. It’s bad enough when it’s raining, but at least you’ll be able to cook, play games and keep the children occupied.
The ability to store large amounts of equipment inside the tent is also helpful – so, if you’ve taken a folding table and chairs, being able to set this up inside may be helpful for early morning breakfasts or rainy weather.
Larger tents with more compartments also offer flexibility – you can store all the cooking equipment and food in one area and close it off when not in use.
Don’t forget to make sure you have a groundsheet for the entire tent – if there’s a porch area, do take along a groundsheet to use to prevent mud getting inside.
