Our family does A LOT of camping while
traveling in a van. In my quest to make the travel experience
as pleasant as possible for the kids, and as easy as possible for
me, Cheap Family Fun found the following links
that we hope will help you, too:
Golf, Fishing, and Other Big Kids
Toys -- this link leads to another page in our site filled
with great tools and resources for vacation add-ons. Golf,
Fishing, and Other Big Kid Toys
Magellan's -- I LOVE
MAGELLAN'S! These folks offer an incredibly comprehensive selection
of what I refer to as simple "travel comfort". They've got great
tools for keeping things safe, making sure your trip is as healthy
as possible, and being prepared for just about any emergency that
might arise. Their stuff is great! If you're a serious traveler,
you'll appreciate Magellan's Catalog.
NPS.GOV -- this pass is truly
"Golden", just like its name! If you plan to hit more than one
National Park in 12 months' time, you've gotta' have one of these.
It will save you a small fortune! National Parks
Pass
Outdoor Apparel -- Okay, I have to
admit, I'm a Wal-Mart junkie personally, and I definitely don't look
all that great in a bathing suit, but I have found the sites
included on this page VERY helpful in finding the perfect outdoor
apparel for whatever kind of vacation experience you choose to
enjoy: Outdoor Apparel
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
-- In my quest to keep my travel load to a minimum without
sacrificing fun or comfort, all roads kept leading back to REI. I
joined numerous camping/backpacking discussion groups and REI is the
name that kept coming up over and over. The neat thing is, they're
not just a great source for camping or backpacking ... they're a
great source for all types of travel gear. They truly are a
one-stop, incredible, shopping source for all your travel/camping
gear needs. The really neat thing is that they have an online expert
to help guide you through the best purchases for your specific
travel/outdoor needs: Gear up for camping! Get ready for your next adventure: clothing for
kids. Gear up for travel! Outdoor Gear on Sale at REI.com! Top-brand outdoor gear at 20%-70% off retail
Red
Wagons -- The two best travel related purchases I have ever
made in my life are my Red Wagon and this tiny fold-up stroller
(Umbroller) I found for $10. If I have to tie it on top, I don't go
anywhere without my Red Wagon -- it's perfect for tired or tiny legs
in single or multiple sets! ;-) RedWagons.com
Skate, Ski, Surf, Swim!-- More
great accessories for vacation add-ons that help to save on rental
fees and ensure teens and the young-at-heart that adventure-filled
rush they're looking for: Skate,
Ski, Surf, Swim!
Your Active Pet -- Yep,
someone actually developed a source for folks who travel with their
pet and like to make sure their pet has as much fun as they
do! Outdoor Gear for Your Dog
Find hard to find items on eBay!
-- Some of the greatest deals I've ever found have been on
Ebay -- including things beyond gear (like vacation packages or
train tickets). I rarely leave on any trip where I don't have
something I picked up from Ebay in my van:
Special Note: You'll notice that you
see very few banner ads in this web
site, but Camping World is
one awesome site that we highly recommend. If you love to camp, you'll
love Camping World!
