Pitching a Tent
Pitching a tent for practice or for real – the art of know how.
Just a quick note, I am glad the instructions said to test it out at home first. So here here, the power of instructions! They cannot be understated.
CamPros did a respectable job with a straightforward design done upright. We first tried to be all creative and set it up in the house and let the kids sleep in it for the night, parenting win at first. However, the 5-minute setup time was not meant for an indoor setup. Getting the right poles in the right position in a confined space was a parenting NOT-win.
We had to deliver the sad news of not being able to sleep in a tent that night. They did get to sleep on inflatable mattresses in the video game room, so all was right in the world.
She is crashed out in the toy room loving the air matress and the queen size bed.
Actually they both loved the staying in the toy room.
The next day had different results. Better results. Instead of thinking I had the knowledge to erect it correctly, I followed the instructions. Still not 5 minutes, but more like 10 minutes and I needed a little help from my wife to get the last pole in the pole pocket. I am not too disappointed though because the instructions show two people doing it in 5 minutes. So maybe their number is correct. Maybe.
After it was up, the tent is huge inside. I love that I can stand up in it and we like the divider to keep us and the kids somewhat separate while sleeping. We are thinking of using the divider for a movie screen and project a show on it. I will keep on posting on that outcome. I also love the electrical cord access near the door for the generator power for extra equipment.
As I am looking at the website, the return policy is nice to see, no-hassle is a reward for the concerned shopper. Having faith in the product needs to be necessary when you and the family are hours away from home in the middle of the night trying to set up a tent. I know, I know, who is setting up a tent in the dark. Unfortunately, I have had to more times than I ever planned on.
This leads to the cool business part of the blog. Following the Next Economy MBA guidelines for accomplishing anything (Vision ⇒ Goals ⇒ Strategies ⇒ Tactics ⇒ Tasks), you know, lets leave that business stuff behind, this blog is about camping with my kids. Plus, my daughter loves big built-up jeeps (who knew?), so I have a Jeep-er in the making I guess. She asked that I put a plug in for the little ducks that jeep people put on other jeeps to say they like that, Jeep. At least I am told that happens. So, see the duck call out in the picture.
Every Jeep needs one!
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Lets shift gears a bit here, with all the tech evolution happening, having a vision of balance between green space and tech is critical for those seeking nature as an anti anxiety treatment for the hustle and bustle of the day. The Vision-2-Tasks plan does have some merit, I envisioned going camping, now we are working through the other steps to get to tasks. The fun part is that I would go camping often when I was younger and some of those feelings were surfacing as I was putting this tent up. I hope my kids have a fun time when we go.
A little snippet of what camping was like before kids.
Things were a little different before kids. A bit more free and open road-ish. I used to get lost on the roads, but when I went on rides or camping trips with my wife it was coolness raised to a whole new level.
No my daughter wants a motorcycle, and I have to tell my little 8 year-year-old that in time we will get her one. She is a bit impatient.
Some key items that you should have:
1. Extra tent stakes
2. Some raincoats
3. Things to do if you get weather bound inside the tent.
4. Plenty of socks (military is coming out here a bit)
5. Precooked food just in case
6. A few resources for last minute planning
7. Some board games or books
8. Extra wet wipes
9. Extra socks.
10. And hate to say this, a phone charger.
Plus do not forget some other resources.
I have found these books have some great ideas and tips for camping and life on the road.
Some of these can be found in my book reels below.
What’s the main task with these trips, whether with my family trip or yours, camping is so individual and the experience is ever changing for each person, just remember to have fun.
