Attention Campers: Do you have a good checklist of things needed for camping?

Richardsmom_817

I've never done this before and am looking for a checklist, thanks!!!!

missyishere

Bug spray, sunscreen, a water container, booze, tin foil for cooking meals, towels/washcloths, wipes, and a lot more that I'm blanking on. We have a pop up, so a lot of that is just kept packed.

mamaZbo

trash bags
sharp knife
dish soap
sponge
matches
fire starter stuff in case it has been wet and you can't find kindling (we bring some paper recycling)
bucket for water
lantern or candles
tarps, bungees and rope
chairs
old crappy towels to wipe your feet off before getting into the tent, or in case it rains

RayRay007

I don't have one handy to share with you, but when I'm making a list I think in terms of areas or activities. Like sleeping: Tent, mattress, sleeping bag. Cooking/eating: stove, gas, lighter, pots, pans, utensils, dish basin, soap, etc.

MirandaHobbes

We're headed this weekend- I'm working on my list, too! In addition to PP:

lots of towels (for beach or showers- last time we noticed they don't dry well in the humidity);

 an old rug for aforementioned muddy feet going into tent;

extension cords if you have electricity, and DVD player (we unabashedly let our DS watch movies in the tent at night) and a fan for inside the tent;

first aid kit,

 an AXE- pounds in tent stakes and also used to chop up fire wood for kindling;

make fire starters out of empty toilet paper rolls filled with dryer lint;

 fire wood- you usually have to purchase at the camp site; bikes for kids (our camp site has lots of dirt roads the kids bike on);

either disposable plates or other plastic/metal camping plates and silverware;

Tablecloth for picnic table;

lots of frozen ice packs- or you can freeze your meat and use that as icepacks;

pie irons for making food;

marshmallow and hotdog roasting sticks (on clearance at Target now!);

pillows/sleeping bags/sheets- in case it's too hot for sleeping bags;

tarp to put under the tent;

we like to bring insulated coffee mugs to keep our beer/wine chilled, and so we look slightly klassier as we are sitting watching DS at the playground.

 

 

Kitiara5512

Campground with cabins that have running water and air conditioning. Then pack as normal for an active vacation plus bug spray and e-tablets/smartphones.

ap142193

Camping toilet. Best decision ever!