One of the consumer conventions is that vacationing in the country is an expensive affair, and even very expensive.
For the price of a weekend in Eilat, you can enjoy an "all-inclusive" hotel in Turkey, and stay with a surplus for duty free.
If in a normal year we would give a small jump abroad, today, with the corona restrictions, this is more complicated - which leaves us with a vacation in the country at a reasonable price, or in other words: sleeping space in tents.
A vacation in nature and sleeping in the field require a different preparation than a vacation in a hotel.
First of all because you need to go to a camping equipment store and properly equip yourself for accommodation in the area.
Second, because a discounted vacation also has costs.
How much does a holiday in nature cost?
If you are looking for tidy accommodation with basic showers and conditions, you should take a look at the website of the Nature Reserves and Parks Authority, which offers 17 campsites throughout the country - from its best in the south to Achziv in the north.
How to choose a suitable camping site?
The traditional method here is also the best - according to photos and recommendations.
Go to each site, look at the place and read the reactions of the surfers and so you can decide - with the participation of the children - whether the site meets your needs and whether the price is appropriate in relation to the value.
How much does camping camping equipment cost?
Camping equipment can cost between 1,000 and 4,000 shekels, depending on the quality, the number of vacationers and the length of stay in the area.
In addition to the tent (NIS 200-600), it is recommended to purchase a stove (NIS 50-100), LED lighting for camping (NIS 250-400), spray against mosquito bites (NIS 15-40), cooler (NIS 40-350), sharp BBQ Double (NIS 10-20) and a set of mineral water (NIS 10-15).
How to pack a suitcase for the area?
After you have properly equipped yourself, the only question left is how to pack a suitcase for the area?
What to take and what to leave?
The rule here is simple: less is more.
Do not carry all children's toys away from home.
Let them bring one or two toys and assure them that in the field you will assemble toys and games from wood and stones that you will find.
If you are not sure how to do this, Google "activities that will keep the kids busy for hours."
Also when it comes to clothes, it is important to explain to family members that it is not possible to take three shirts per day.
If it can be washed in the field - what good, and if not, you should always get a deodorant.
If you want the experience in the field to be not only fun, but also educational, we recommend camping near battle heritage sites, or the Israel Trail route, which in recent years has become a challenge for veterans and retirees who want to get to know the country anew, at their own pace.
Another activity that has gained momentum in the last year is an ecological vacation, where you are hosted in huge tents, learn how to make compost and use reusable tools.
At the end of the day, the experience in the field depends not only on the equipment you purchase - but also on the approach you adopt.
If you take the conditions easily, remember that this is a temporary situation, and show the children that the setting is not important but the company - you will leave the experience with a big smile.
Have a good vocation!