Camping Gear - A Great Family Christmas Idea
By Richard Mas

In our high-tech world, spending a week or weekend camping with the family is a great idea. This Christmas you can find great deals on camping items that will allow you to more easily spend time outdoors with your family.

When I was growing up, we did not take family camping trips. My parents were not what one would label as “outdoorsy” types. We did, however, have a little cottage that we would go to in the woods which was similar to camping without the hassle. This inspired a love of the outdoors which later segued into outdoor camping with my kids.

Many families eschew camping simply because of the hassles of getting everything together. The preparation is thought to take as long as the weekend. However, camping is no longer as difficult as it used to be and it makes for a great family outing without all of today’s technology interruptions.

Here are some great camping items that you can buy for Christmas to make for the ultimate camping outing when the weather permits.

Obviously, the first thing that you need is a tent. Today’s tents, compared to those in the past, offer easy setup in about 10 minutes and there are tents to fit every size family. A company called Eureka has become synonymous with fabulous outdoors equipment at very competitive prices. Their tents are designed with an “expect the worst” mentality meaning that they can withstand all sorts of treacherous weather. Thus, if it’s pouring raining outside, you can remain dry inside your tent enjoying the varieties in the weather without being affected by them.

After a great night sleep in one of these tents, you do not have to sacrifice your morning meal just because you are outdoors. With just a few camping extras that won’t break the bank, you can make a terrific breakfast, lunch, and dinner as if you were making food at home.

The first thing that you will want is a sizable cooler to fit your food. Coleman, another name that all campers know, makes coolers of all sizes that will fit your family budget and all of your culinary necessities. Along with this, Coleman also offers a 24 piece enamelware set with plates, bowls, and utensils.

To cook this food, you will need only a fuel stove and these can be had for under $100. For those of you who want to go the extra mile, you can find portable outdoor grills that allow cooking for many people at under $200.

One of my favorite pleasures when camping is my morning cup of coffee. Taken outdoors with the sun rising, it’s a feeling unlike any other. Thus, I always bring along a percolator to get my day going with a great cup of coffee.

But what makes this outdoors time so special is the time spent with family. We live our lives driven by interruptions from computers, phones, and televisions. Spending an interruption-less weekend away camping with your family reminds you of what life is all about.

So, this Christmas, get the camping gear you need at great deals and plan a camping weekend with your family. You will be glad you did. I promise.

Find this camping gear and other great family Christmas gift ideas at the Christmas Store Online, where you can find the Best Christmas Gifts each year. The author, Richard Mas, is a retail specialist and senior editor at The Christmas Store Online.

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