After my post about TikTok yesterday, I was thinking about how social media can have quite the negative effect on some people and I wanted to start a series, using social media to help spread the word (my blog, and maybe sharing this article on Twitter and Insta) about things you can do that involve LESS social media! Let’s starting with maybe looking at a family camping holiday?
And no, not THIS kind of camping… (Side note: my direct BCF links are not affil or sponsored, if you find this info useful, we could always share a coffee, and by share I mean you could spring for it, I could drink it while thinking of you… I know, I’m hilarious)
The year festivals all around the world were carnage - this one notwithstanding! Benicassim 2009, Spain.
But I digress… Let’s get back to a place I like to wander around, BCF, here in Australia is, in my opinion, a great all-rounder for the outdoors. Well worth a browse.
You can use this link to find some potential savings at BCF
Camping is an incredible way to reconnect with nature and create lasting memories. By equipping yourself with the right camping accessories, you can enhance your outdoor adventure and make the most of your time in the wilderness. BCF.com.au offers a wide range of high-quality camping gear, and the five accessories mentioned in this blog post.
So what five things are well worth a look at BCF that could potentially make your camping lives easier?
Telescopic Marshmallow Fork (Hello, yes!)
Wanderer Grand Yarra -9.6C Cotton Hooded Sleeping Bag - Why freeze? Toasty.
Campfire Lawson Cast Iron Set 7pc - Great minimal set for many cooking options.
Coleman 360 light and sound lantern - You need a half decent light, this one has tunes.
A half decent tent is an easy choice, you want a sturdy tent that packs away with little stress, needs to be strong enough to not fall apart! I’ve used both Wanderer and Coleman, either would work well for a family (I”m a family of four, two big, two little)
If I need to explain the hassle of sending the kids off to find that PERFECT sharp stick for their marshmallows, well… (Please make sure if you’re running any kind of open fire / flame that you’re doing so within the bounds of local fire ban conditions… that said, it’s winter here right now, so you’re good to go)
I don’t have THIS sleeping bag mentioned above, but I have an old one that won’t die - I’ll likely update to this one for our next venture out. I like being warm in a tent - I like a cold face and a warm body (that sounds odd, but there you go)
Now, I love the idea of a camp stove and griddle, and this set is on my list, too, hopefully for the next trip! I had family trips as a kid and dad always had a big blackened camp stove / oven that he’d make these (well, I was a kid, they were awesome) crazy potato stews in - good memories.
My last choice was the Coleman 360 light, I have a version of this light from many years ago, an older Coleman - it’s been a great companion. Not a directional light, but something that you hang up and it casts a nice glow - fine to cook by / not trip into the creek with, etc.
So, because you know I always get carried away and go over my list number, here’s number 6, though this is a little crazy, I mean EVERYONE that knows me knows my dog’s sleeping in my sleeping bag!
Still, fun!
6. Pet’s Camp Kennel Really?!
And on that note, I leave you to ponder turning off your phone and maybe, in the very least, going and making yourself a nice cup of tea.