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Mum and son camping trip

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MAMA1kk · 21/03/2026 08:34

Please give me you top solo mum (dad doesn't get as many holidays as me 😊) camping tips.

How do you pitch your tent yourself ?
What was the epic fail you don't want someone to repeat ?
I love my time just me and my boy (7) and want to do this so much just getting the tent up solo ⛺️....

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ArtAngel · 04/06/2026 15:38

MAMA1kk · 03/06/2026 21:34

Just a little update. And encouragement for anyone else.

WE DID IT

Two nights. Was wonderful time just the two of us. Thankyou for the encouragement

Brilliant! Glad you had a good time.

Anything you would do differently next time?

TheGrimSmile · 04/06/2026 15:41

I watched a YouTube video on how to put the tent up alone and then managed to do it with the help of my son who was about 7 at the time. If you Google your tent name there will be a video of how to do it.

TheGrimSmile · 04/06/2026 15:41

Just seen your update. Ha ha. Well done.

MAMA1kk · 04/06/2026 20:37

ArtAngel · 04/06/2026 15:38

Brilliant! Glad you had a good time.

Anything you would do differently next time?

I don't think so other than get a new cool box because ours is crap.

I lowered my expectations and took all pressure other than surviving and spending time together and I'd do the same next time.

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