If you grew up in a family that put a lot of value on the outdoors, there’s little doubt that some of your fondest childhood memories revolve around a campsite. Whether it’s sitting around the campfire eating S’mores or fishing at the local fishing hole, camping is a great way to teach children about self sufficiency as well as foster a general appreciation and love of the outdoors. If you have a family and they would be interested in the camping experience, consider purchasing a family tent. While many tents seem overly small and uncomfortable for a family, family tents are spacious and designed to accommodate a crowd.

With family tents, camping doesn’t have to be an abandonment of everything civilized. There’s plenty of room within these accommodations for some of the creature comforts of home. Just remember that camping spans an entire range of intensity. Sure, you can backpack into your campsite 13 miles with a 30 pound bag. But that’s not the only option. You can also drive up to your site and spend a quiet night or weekend with the family. Either way, you get some fresh air, some fond memories, and a better appreciation of just how good you have it at home.