How to Camp Like a Pro with Kids - at Dead Horse Ranch, Cottonwood, Arizona
Channel: S.J.'s DIY Adventures
Date: 2017-11-24

We camped at #DeadHorseRanch near Cottonwood, Arizona for the twins birthday. We loaded up my refurbished military trailer and headed out to Dead Horse Ranch, about a three mile drive up the Beeline Highway, and then across the 260 into Cottonwood, Arizona.
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We used this as our base station as we explored other parks like the Audry Shaft next to Jerome State Park (https://youtu.be/25XuYAkvVn0), Tuzigoot (https://youtu.be/ld_3p-MI_F0), and Montezuma's Castel/Well (https://youtu.be/JsZoyRX_YHw).

Here's some of the gear we took with us that you might find helpful to make your camping experience comfortable and fun; especially for the wife and kids:
Large Eureka! Tent: http://sjsadv.com/for/xleurekatents/ - add additional "men" to your tent size so you have room for your gear.
Large Tarp to put Tent on: http://sjsadv.com/for/largetarp/
Outdoor Mat to leave your shoes on: http://sjsadv.com/for/outrug/
Awning to cover your matt and table: http://sjsadv.com/for/campawning
Folding Table: http://sjsadv.com/for/foldtable/
Propane Camping Stove: http://sjsadv.com/for/campingstove/
Cast Iron Skillet: http://sjsadv.com/for/ciskillets/
Water Kettle: http://sjsadv.com/for/outdoorkettle/
Camping dishes: http://sjsadv.com/for/sscampdishes/
Washbasin:  http://sjsadv.com/for/campwashbasin/
Water Jug Pump: http://sjsadv.com/for/waterjugpump/
Hydration Backpacks: http://sjsadv.com/for/myhydropack/
Blow Up Mattress: http://amzn.to/2y8Bkzf
Cot: http://sjsadv.com/for/campcot/
Sleeping Bags: http://sjsadv.com/for/sleepbags/ - be sure to check the temperature rating based on where you'll be camping.
Sleeping Pad: http://sjsadv.com/for/matspads/
Corn Hole/Bean Bag Toss: http://sjsadv.com/for/cornhole/
Lights: http://sjsadv.com/for/headlamps/
Portable Power: http://sjsadv.com/for/eportablepower/
A First Aid Kit: http://sjsadv.com/for/firstaid/
A place to sit: http://sjsadv.com/for/campchair/
A big bright lantern: http://sjsadv.com/for/lanterns/
Communication: http://sjsadv.com/for/cheapwalkies/ - some cheap Walkie Talkies you don't mind the kids losing or breaking.
Platic tubs to store everything in: http://sjsadv.com/for/116qtubs/
Cooler: http://sjsadv.com/for/60qrollcooler/

Get your wood locally to prevent the spread of insects and tree diseases.
We get our water from a Thrifty Water and Ice Store. They are all over the place.

Most of all take your family camping and have fun. I hope you liked our video and can get some good camping tips and tricks from it. Remember kids love camping. and having the right equipment makes it enjoyable.

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