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You’re Never Too Old for Family Bonding
This fall my eldest child started high school. I knew he’d start wanting to spend less time with the family, so I decided to make the most of the time we had left. I planned a family camping trip a few weeks before school started, for me, my husband and our three kids. Before my eldest could balk that he was “too old” for these trips, I pointed out that I’m not so old that I don’t remember my teenage years, and if he wanted more independence he’d be wise to humor me.
With minimal sulking we set off to a nearby National Park and set up camp. For the next few days we bonded over hiking, fishing, and roasting marshmallows over the fire- all the corny, stereotypical activities that make camping so fun. My eldest even got into the spirit of things by teaching his younger siblings camp songs. At night we all piled into the Eureka family tent and slept soundly, worn out from the day’s activities. The week went by all too quickly, but I’m glad we had the time to make lasting family memories.
The Eureka Titan
Featuring state-of-the-art materials and an unsurpassed design, the Eureka Titan is one of the most advanced camping tents on the market today. The tent’s spacious 128 square foot interior offers enough space for the entire family. Officially, the Eureka Titan can sleep eight people. But if you want a little break from the kids, all you have to do is set up the removable divided and you can create rooms within the tent. To add more space inside, you can even remove the side walls.
With six large windows, the Titan facilitates a refreshing cross breeze, or you can close up the openings to create an insulated enclosure. Attaching the fly and floor fabric adds more protection from UV rays and the eliminate while reinforcing the entire structure. Setting up tents can be quite a chore, but with the Titan’s color-coded system, putting up your tent has never been easier.
Repair the Tear
A tiny tear in the fabric of one of your Eureka tents might not seem all that important at first, but these small issues have a way of compounding if they are ignored. In time, that tear will transform into a sizeable rip and eventually a gaping hole that will make your tent void in terms of insulation and protection from bugs. That doesn’t mean you need to rush out and buy a new tent tomorrow, however. Tent repair is often simple and practical.
Begin repairing a small tear by covering the affected spot with cloth repair tape. If you have a canvas tent you’ll want to use taffeta material. On the other hand, ripstop nylon should be used to patch a nylon tent. Then apply a seam sealer to both sides of the material. Larger tears could require sewing or at the very least some serious attention with repair tape.
Camping Is A Family Affair
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.
In a Chaotic Tent, Organization Matters
For me, a camping trip provides an opportunity to reconnect with my family and clear my head of the stresses that come with a high-pressure job. For a few blissful days, I can live as Mother Nature intended, free and uninhibited by schedules, deadlines and – worst of all – mandatory meetings. My first few times camping, I figured out how to maximize my enjoyment.
First of all, I outfitted our Eureka Titan tent with a gear loft. This nondescript mesh device collects and stores all of our small essentials that would otherwise roll around loose on the floor of the tent. Any experienced camper knows that the tent floor is a chaotic space where sleeping bags and luggage are strewn about with little regard for order. Keeping the bug spray, first aid kit and other necessities in a handy “overhead container” is an invaluable timesaver.
A Little Privacy in the Great Outdoors
Camping trips are often touted for their way of strengthening family bonds. Fathers can teach their sons and daughters how to fish – although actually catching something might be another story. The whole family can work on perfecting a new recipe over the roaring campfire. Still, by the end of an active day in the woods a little privacy is in order.
Family-size tents help to meet that requirement, and they feature more than just space in abundance. One of their more underrated attributes is deceptively simple: a removable barrier that turns one large, communal room into two smaller ones for sleeping. Tents such as the Eureka family tent make it easy to maintain peace and harmony during a relaxing camping trip.