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[quote=Anonymous]We are a family of campers. Our first outing as a family was when our first was about 6 weeks old.

We prefer the instant-easy set-up dome tent. We spent $100 12 years ago on a Eureka and it's going strong.

We prefer the therma-rest mattresses to the large bed-style mattresses b/c we don't like that "i'm going to fall off the edge" feeling we get from the larger style. Yes the ground is hard and it can be cold. But we know it's only for a night or two and it's worth it. You can bring old blankets to put down under your bags.

We like zip-together bags for us. We let the kids select their own bags. We bring our bed pillows.

As our family grew, we simply bought another dome tent for the kids.

We like a vestibule on the front of the tent to shelter our shoes in case of rain. We also like an old blanket or towel or throw rug for this space to wipe feet before entering tent.

We like to read in the tent after dark so we all have flashlights/head lamps. And lots of batteries. And plenty of pillow material.

We like to play games at the camp fire so we bring a lantern.

We find it's fun when we forget to bring stuff because then we have to improvise.

But remember - always put the fly on! ALWAYS!
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