Has anyone managed to devise a method of feeding, sheltering and clothing four people out of two rucksacks and two small backpacks?
I've finally managed to persuade DH and the dc's (aged 7 and 8) to try camping - which I love (but haven't done for years).
The long term goal is wild camping but until we get our camping legs I'm looking at expeditions to small, back to basics sites (compost bogs, a shower if we're lucky). In the spirit of back to basics we'll be travelling by public transport.
I've been looking on hiking/cycling sites for inspiration re lightweight tents and gear etc but can't find any articles on focusing on family camping (most seem to be aimed at single travellers or couples).
The main problem at the minute seems to be finding a tent that doesn't weigh much more than 11kg and provides a bit of storage/sitting space (we won't be able to keep back-up gear in a car). It's possible to get 4/5 man tents that come in around 12.5 kg but that's still pretty heavy to lug around. One idea was to get 2 two man tents, or a three man and a 1 man for dh. That way we're not lumbered with one huge heavy tent to lug around.
What d'you think? Any advice/tips much appreciated.