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[quote=Anonymous]I recommend headlamps over flashlights for the kids. That way they can run around but still have hands free, and they don't leave them places.  A couple of other things for you to consider:

1) Consider having just 1 kid and 1 parent go (assuming your 4 people is 2 parents and 2 kids) if only the 1 kid is in scouts. You will need less on supplies, and your non scout kid won't be stuck being the tag along. If those two really enjoy camping, then you can expand and do it as a family.

2) Keep an eye on the weather and you can adjust your plans depending on that. Last time we did Cub Scout camping, it was Friday night to Sunday morning. We camped Friday night and left around 8pm on Saturday because it was supposed to rain overnight Saturday. We only missed the Sunday morning breakfast, and avoided getting all our gear soaking wet and having a miserable night.

3) For 4 people I recommend getting at least a 5 person tent, and probably more like a 6 person tent. Once you get bags and air mattresses in them they are very tight. You may want to go somewhere like REI where you can see set up tents and get a feel for how small they are.

4) Don't feel like you have to go to every single meeting or event. Many of them are optional, but the way scouts is structured, they offer a lot of opportunities to participate in things. People will pick and choose depending on their interest and schedule. [/quote]

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