Family camping

About Family camping

On this Podcast we talk about camping for families large and small and give advice to wannabe campers that may not know where to start or how to enjoy it as a family. We have extensive camping experience as a blended family of 5 and a dog, in any weather, in campsites but also wild camping in incredible settings around the UK and Europe. In this series we will cover all aspects of camping as a family: why camping is great as a family holiday, where to start, planning a trip, destinations to consider, entertainment, festivals, camping with friends, pro tips, what to pack, our top ten kit tips, camping gear, clothes, sleeping, babies and toddlers, tents, campervans, campsites, wild camping and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Guillaume Buat-Menard

Category

education · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2022

Latest episode

25 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Nov 2025

   The finish line and the family blueprint

   The long trail is over. After nine days and 163 kilometres of walking, the 40th birthday challenge is complete! In this final, triumphant episode, we dive into the surreal details of those last miles and bottle the feeling of crossing the finish line on the South Downs Way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   18 Nov 2025

   The physical and mental grind

   In this episode we share the ups and down of physical and mental strain at all stages of the South Downs way. We talk about the dips in physical form, the injuries, low motivation and tiredness, whilst discussing how we managed to move forward at every setback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   11 Nov 2025

   The view from the trail: kids, motivation, and family time

   What do you do when the kids hit the wall halfway through the South Downs Way? This episode dives into the unexpected simplicity of family adventure. We reveal the bribes that worked (and the ones that didn't) and discuss how talking, charades, and music featured as much as the gadgets we dragged along. It’s a deep dive into the children's experience, complete with their own voices sharing what truly helped them keep moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   4 Nov 2025

   The kit conundrum and the logistics lifeline

   In this episode we discuss logistics and some of the issues (mistakes!) we had during the hike of the South Downs Way including: lack of water supply, travel and camping logistics, planning for food and meals, driving to and from the hike trail, and hiking and camping kit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   28 Oct 2025

   The wild idea, overconfidence, and the reality check

   Welcome back! For our second series, we took on a wild challenge: through-hiking the entire South Downs Way to celebrate a 40th birthday. It sounded simple enough, we're an active family of five. We quickly learned that being generally 'fit' is not the same as being 'multi-day hike fit.' In this episode, we introduce the full crew, including the tiny star of the show, buddy the chihuahua, and confess our massive initial mistake: overestimating our endurance and underestimating the time everything would take. If you've ever thought about trading a resort for a real challenge, this is where you learn what not to assume! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   15 Sept 2022

   Advanced camping gear

   In this episode, we talk about the more advanced camping gear that we really rate, once you have been camping for a while you start honing your skills and discover better kits and accessories to fit your camping style. Here are links to the items we talk about in this episode, for clarity we are not affiliated with anyone and are simply linking to these items directly. Heating Insulation foil (https://www.amazon.co.uk/SuperFOIL-SFBA-600mm-Wide-Long/dp/B07NS4MHNT/ref=sr_1_6?crid=NP21L98WLC4L&keywords=insulation&qid=1662895593&sprefix=insu%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-6) Tailor made blackout magnetic curtains: Get in touch with us and we will put you in contact with the right person. Propex heater (gas) (https://www.justkampers.com/hs2000-propex-heatsource-hs2000-12v-lpg-gas-heating-system-with-digital-thermostat-european-fitting-only.html) Diesel heater (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parking-Heating-Thermostat-Silencer-Motorhome/dp/B07V1FBJG4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2TE16PPYAIF9L) Refrigeration Small 12V fridge with cup holder - 8L (https://www.halfords.com/motoring/travel-accessories/coolboxes/halfords-8-litre-12v-in-car-electric-coolbox-291085.html) Mini fridge freezer - 12V DC and 240V AC - 22L (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08BXR7BWP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Awnings Vango awning (https://www.vango.co.uk/gb/370-campervan-awnings) Side awning & mounting brackets (https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/4-person-air-tent-air-seconds-4-1xl/_/R-p-157653?mc=8384152) Cooking Cadac safari chef 2 (https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15901710/cadac-safari-chef-2-15901710) Ridge monkey (https://ridgemonkey.co.uk/productnews/613-2) Kettle, folding glasses & cutlery (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08RYQM9W6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title) Tables and chairs Tiny chairs (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nestling®-Portable-Ultralight-Folding-Camping/dp/B0B3XDFP3W/ref=sr_1_5) Table & chairs combo (https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/folding-camping-table-and-stools-for-4-6-people/_/R-p-130208?mc=8575786) Lightweight table (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07WPMNFKX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   4 Sept 2022

   Hear it from the kids

   In this episode, rather than tell you why kids like camping and festivals, we decided to ask them directly and record what they said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   27 May 2022

   Getting started

   In this episode we talk about how to get started for camping as a family, tent or van, duvet or sleeping bag, we go through some of the basic we recommend that you think about before going away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   13 May 2022

   Our favourite festivals

   We have been to very diverse festivals, small, medium, very large, niche, popular and independent ones. We've learnt to like them all for different reasons and if this is your first time, choosing the right festival for you is actually pretty important to make a great impression and move on to the next one. In this episode we list some of our favourites ones and why. Bearded Theory https://beardedtheory.co.uk (https://beardedtheory.co.uk) Camp Bestival https://www.campbestival.net Latitude https://www.latitudefestival.com (https://www.latitudefestival.com) Busfest https://www.busfest.org (https://www.busfest.org) Alive and V dubbin http://www.aliveandvdubbin.co.uk (http://www.aliveandvdubbin.co.uk) Volksweald https://volksweald.co.uk (https://volksweald.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

10. 

    6 May 2022

    Festival tips

    We have been to many festivals with children of all ages and have had our fair share of successes and failures. In this episode we share our experiences and give you simple yet crucial tips to ensure you avoid some pitfalls at festival with kids, and also make sure you make the most of it as a family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.