{"id":36203,"date":"2024-06-19T10:22:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T00:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=36203"},"modified":"2024-06-20T06:03:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T20:33:00","slug":"guide-to-backyard-camping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/guide-to-backyard-camping\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Fun Backyard Camping"},"content":{"rendered":"

Picture this: your meticulously planned family holiday is in shambles. Maybe it\u2019s due to inclement weather, a national park or campground closure, or some other unforeseen emergency.<\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t have to mean your getaway is cancelled; why not take your holiday to the backyard?<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, kids often love the experience more than the location, so get them out and about in a different way. Backyard camping requires only a portion of the organisation and planning that a trip away from home does \u2013 plus, there are no travel times!<\/p>\n

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The best part about backyard camping? No long car rides! Image: Nikki Fotheringham<\/em><\/p>\n

Setting Up Your Shelter<\/h2>\n

Any tent will do. Let\u2019s face it, if things go pear-shaped you can just go inside!<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t already have a tent, pick one up at an affordable price; it will more than suffice for backyard campouts (we recommend the Tasman series by OZtrail<\/a>). Or, set up a full campsite with a family tent<\/a>, mats<\/a>, sleeping bags<\/a> \u2013 plus all the extras like a\u00a0table<\/a>, chairs<\/a>, and a camp kitchen<\/a>. You\u2019ll still achieve the outdoor experience, and it\u2019s easy to throw in the odd luxury from the house if you like too. For this year’s top-selling sleeping bags – including for kids – check out this blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Backyard camping also means you don\u2019t have to be a minimalist<\/a>, given there\u2019s no need to squeeze everything into the boot of your car! Setting up and packing down your campsite is as easy as transporting your gear from inside your shed and house to your own outdoor space.<\/p>\n

For a cosy atmosphere too, fill your tent with all the creature comforts you usually wouldn\u2019t bother dragging out to the campsite. This could include plush cushions, pillows, doonas, and blankets.<\/p>\n

Have Fun with Your Setup!<\/h2>\n

Get creative with your backyard setup to really \u2018transport\u2019 everyone to a different place.\u00a0With some help from the kids, create a fort using tarps, blankets, sheets, and rope, and bring in the furniture from the playroom to turn it into a fun space to hang out in.<\/p>\n

Pick a theme, or raid your shed for all those seasonal decorations! Have fun with it \u2013 remember, you\u2019re on holiday!<\/p>\n

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Create a nice, mellow vibe in your yard. Image: Lillie Farrow<\/em><\/p>\n

Atmospheric Lighting and Music<\/h2>\n

Now is the perfect time to use your solar lanterns<\/a>, fairy lights, or other string lighting<\/a> to add a warm glow to your backyard.\u00a0Grab your\u00a0speaker<\/a> to play some tunes or, if you really want to escape, the sounds of nature will do the trick too!<\/p>\n

Check out our best-selling camping lights and lanterns here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Try Camp Cooking at Home<\/h2>\n

If it\u2019s safe and considerate to do so, stoke up a campfire in your backyard or use a cooker like the\u00a0Ozpig<\/a> to refine your camp cooking skills in the backyard. Or, for more on campfire cooking gear, check out Episode 103<\/a> of The Snowys Camping Show<\/a>:<\/p>\n