Family camping trips always seem blissful in hindsight, but when you’re piling the station wagon full of coolers, tents, first aid kits, life jackets, and extra water bottles, it feels like the very opposite of relaxing. The dread of packing and unpacking all the gear can leave many a parent wary of the family campout. I have a goal this year to sleep under the stars significantly more than last year. And so, I’ve decided to make it easier by planning “bare essentials camping trips,” trips th