How can someone who hates camping make the most of it?

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A friend invited me on a 3 night, 4 day camping trip with her and her family. I would really like to spend time with my friend, but I've never been much of an "outdoor girl". I like a nice hotel room over sleeping on the ground. That said, I need to get away and would really like to try something new. How do you make the most of a camping trip? What's the best way to sleep comfortably and avoid getting eaten alive by mosquitoes? Any hints, tips, or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Turn it into a glamping adventure by bringing all the comforts of home. The easiest way to do that is to use a recreational vehicle they can be rented for the day, the weekend, the week or all summer. These are a hotel on wheels basically and all campgrounds accommodate them.
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If that is not your thing then tenting can still be a clamping adventure but still just as costly for the first timer. You start with getting a spacious tent and then outfitting it with the state of the art air beds, warm fluffy sleeping bags and or bedding, and comfy camp chairs and a nice side table with a coleman lamp an indoor/outdoor rug by the door and you have a wonderful and comfortable set up.
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Skeeters can be kept at bay the same way that you would in your own back yard and decorate your campsite to. You can set out citronella oil lanterns and candles and then use a deet based product on your clothing.
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Do you have any tips for camping with a toddler?

littlbluey

We are taking our son camping for the first time over labor day weekend. He is almost two. Any tips or tricks on activities, first aid, hints to keep him from driving us crazy in the middle of nowhere?

Answer
Find someone to take him for the weekend. Just kidding.

Best things to bring with a young child on an outdoor trip (may sound obvious): good bug spray (mosquito and tick repellent), sunscreen, hat, place to change him (maybe a mat on a table, but something you can wash to rid of bugs/dirt), off the ground playpen (to avoid crawlies and dirt getting into the kids play area), favorite toy, new toys (something to keep them captivated that they haven't seen before).

Activities really dependent on your child, but something with tactile interaction, like a petting zoo or kids museum where they experience something different from home, usually work.

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