Family Camping Checklist

The Family Camping Checklist gives a list of camping requirements for when you camp with children

When you go on a camping trip with children there is a lot to be prepared for. You need to plan more carefully than when camping alone.

Of course you must ensure you pack clothes, food, bedding and medicines for everyone.

Once the basics are covered your family camping checklist should also include things to do to keep your children occupied. The great outdoors offers loads of fun things to do, but if the weather is bad and you have to spend a few hours in your tent, you will be grateful of some toys and games to pass the time.

There is a good chance you will be travelling by car so will have space to take as much equipment as you need. This should ensure you are covered for most eventualities.

This family camping checklist assumes you are traveling by car to go camping as a a family with adults and kids (but not babies).

Family Camping Checklist

Packing

Cooking

Backpacks / bagsLarge water carrier
Bags – Tent bag, plastic bags, etc.Thermos
Storage boxes if neededStove with fuel/propane
Ice ChestMatches/lighter
Day packs / small rucksacksCampfire grill/BBQ grill
Newspapers for lighting a fire

Shelter

Charcoal and Grill for BBQ
TentFrying Pan
Ground SheetPans with lids
Extra tent pegsPotholders/oven mitts
Windbreak
Mallet

Dishes / Utensils

Mat for tent entrancePlates
Mugs

Bedding

Bowls
Sleeping bagsKnives, Forks, Spoons and Teaspoons
Sheets/blanketsSharp knife
PillowsCan opener
Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarpCorkscrew / Bottleopener
Air pumpPotato peeler
Repair kit for air mattressWooden spoon
Utility bags for storageFish slice
Duvets (if you’ve got room!)Tongs
Chopping board

Lighting – Check batteries!

Skewers/grill forks
TorchesThermos flask?
Head TorchTablecloth/thumb tacks/clips
Spare batteriesPaper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
LanternPlastic knives, forks, spoons
Lighter (as in cigarette)
Matches (water proof)

Furniture

Spare lantern fuel / batteriesFolding table(s)
Folding chairs

Washroom and Personal Items

Shelves
Toilet paper
Towels/flannels

Food and Drink

Soap in plastic caseCooking Oil
ShampooSalt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar
DeodorantCoffee and Tea (don’t forget SUGAR!)
Comb/brushButter
Razor and shaving creamMilk, juice, soft drinks
Tooth brushes/tooth pasteSauces
Make upFruit
Personal medications – take extraBread
Feminine productsSnack
Extra toilet paperFood *
Sunglasses* What food to take depends on how long you’re going for and where you are staying.  We can’t cover every option in this list.

Clothes

Shoes/boots
Jeans/trousers

Storage

ShortsContainers for food storage
T-shirtsAluminum Foil
Socks/extra socksFolding shelves
Hats/gloves/scarvesZiplock bags
Bandana
Sweatshirt/jacket

Cleaning up

UnderwearWashing Up Liquid
Sleep clothesDish Cloth
Rain gearTea Towels
Swim suit/towelRubbish bags
Laundry bagPaper towels
Shower shoes/flip flopsScrub pad/brillo
Dust pan/brush

Miscellaneous

Tissues
Camping First aid kitHand wipes
Sunscreen/chapstickAnti-bacterial lotion
Bug repellant/candlesWashing powder / liquid
Plastic grocery bags
Safety pins

Tools

Travel ClockCompass/GPS
Money/ID/credit card/changeMaps/directions
Clothesline and pegsGuidebooks
Small sewing kitBasic tool kit
UmbrellasSaw/axe
Travel alarm clockSwiss Army knife / Multi tool
Notepad/penWhistle
BinocularsFire extinguisher
Rope/clothes lineScissors
Duct tape/electrical tapeWork gloves
WatchSmall shovel

If you have electrical Hookup

Entertainment

Elec hookup cableBooks/magazines/Kindle
Power stripCamera / charger
Travel Fridge / coolerCamcorder / charger
LampFishing rods / nets
Phone chargersFootball / cricket set
Cards/games/toys
Musical instruments/song books
Radio
Frisbee

For recipes and food ingredients to add to your family camping checklist, please check out out recipes section.

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