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are air tents good for family camping
Dad knowledge, Product reviews

Are air tents good for family camping?

The Outdoor Dad / May 11, 2020

We recently tested our first inflatable family tent – the Easy Camp Base Air 500 – and loved it. But in general, are air tents good for family camping trips? Here’s our verdict….

Family camping checklist
Dad knowledge

Family camping checklist – 18 essentials to pack

The Outdoor Dad / September 18, 2019

So you’ve decided to sleep in a tent with your kids (you must be crazy!), but what should be on your family camping checklist? Here are 18 gear essentials we recommend for every trip.

Outwell family sleeping bags
Product reviews

Review: Outwell Family Sleeping Bags

The Outdoor Dad / July 29, 2019

We took a combo of adult and junior Outwell sleeping bags on our latest family camping trip – and they finally helped us achieve the impossible dream of a decent night’s sleep in a tent! 

Product reviews

Review: Robens Fairbanks Tipi tent

The Outdoor Dad / January 13, 2019

The Robens Fairbanks Tipi tent is one of the best bits of outdoor gear we’ve ever reviewed on our blog. It looks cool, is easy to pitch and is perfect for family camping.

Osprey rolling transporter 120
Product reviews

Review: Osprey Rolling Transporter 120 duffel

The Outdoor Dad / December 23, 2018

For families who travel, the Osprey Rolling Transporter 120 is a great bit of luggage. Tougher, lighter and more spacious than most suitcases, we use it for camping trips and overseas travel.

Gruffalo inflatable ReadyBed
Product reviews

Review: Gruffalo inflatable ReadyBed

The Outdoor Dad / September 17, 2018

We’ve done loads of camping this summer, so at two years old decided it was time for Sonny to get his first camping bed. We went for the Gruffalo inflatable ReadyBed – and here’s our review.

Camping with toddlers
Dad knowledge, Family adventures

Camping with toddlers – how scary is it?

The Outdoor Dad / August 13, 2018

Aside from having a kid in the first place, camping with toddlers is probably the scariest thing I’ve ever done. Here are some tips for surviving your first night under canvas!

Primus Kuchoma portable grill
Product reviews

Review: Primus Kuchoma portable grill

The Outdoor Dad / July 31, 2018

The Primus Kuchoma portable grill ticks every box for lazy BBQers like me – it’s easy to operate, easy to transport, easy to cook on and easy to clean. Perfect for outdoorsy families!

101 outdoor activities for families
101 Family Activities

101 outdoor activities for families (81-101)

The Outdoor Dad / July 23, 2018

Here’s the final installment in our 101 outdoor activities for families series. Every idea in here is designed to be simple, fun and cheap – so we hope they inspire some exciting adventures!

Canoe camping
Family adventures

Canoe camping microadventure

The Outdoor Dad / June 27, 2018

Canoe camping simply involves going on a canoe trip, stashing a tent, hammock or bivvy bag in your boat, then sleeping outdoors by a river. I just tried it for the first time – and it’s awesome!

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