Camping holidays can be a good option for those of us with children. They allow us to get away for a break and to do so without spending too much money. But we also know that they do require a fair amount of planning.

Travelling as a family almost inevitably leads to additional pressures and concerns. It's natural that we should worry about the facilities that we will find at a campsite and whether we will all have a good time.

There are some steps you can take to make things easier. In particular, where possible you could look to reduce your reliance upon campsite facilities. You'll find that such an approach will give you an added level of flexibility. You'll be able to choose from a much greater variety of campsites as a result.

But how can you go about reducing your reliance on existing facilities? The key is to make use of camping equipment and accessories. The better prepared you offer camping trip, the less you will be having to rely on campsite owners and others.

A good example of this is when dealing with bathroom facilities. It is no great secret to reveal when we say that such facilities are often of a poor quality. It's understandable that you may wish to avoid them.

This can be achieved by making use of modern camping accessories. You can, for instance, buy camping showers and camping toilets that will give you added flexibility. Arriving at a campsite with your own accessories removes so much of the stress.

There is, of course, a balance to be struck. You may well have a lack of space in the car. As a result, you'll need to consider which particular accessories are most important to your family.

By taking along just a few additional extras, you'll make it far more easy to have an enjoyable camping holiday.