Family Camping Checklist
The Family Camping Checklist gives a list of camping requirements for when you camp with children
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 / bags | Large water carrier | |
Bags – Tent bag, plastic bags, etc. | Thermos | |
Storage boxes if needed | Stove with fuel/propane | |
Ice Chest | Matches/lighter | |
Day packs / small rucksacks | Campfire grill/BBQ grill | |
Newspapers for lighting a fire | ||
Shelter | Charcoal and Grill for BBQ | |
Tent | Frying Pan | |
Ground Sheet | Pans with lids | |
Extra tent pegs | Potholders/oven mitts | |
Windbreak | ||
Mallet | Dishes / Utensils | |
Mat for tent entrance | Plates | |
Mugs | ||
Bedding | Bowls | |
Sleeping bags | Knives, Forks, Spoons and Teaspoons | |
Sheets/blankets | Sharp knife | |
Pillows | Can opener | |
Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp | Corkscrew / Bottleopener | |
Air pump | Potato peeler | |
Repair kit for air mattress | Wooden spoon | |
Utility bags for storage | Fish slice | |
Duvets (if you’ve got room!) | Tongs | |
Chopping board | ||
Lighting – Check batteries! | Skewers/grill forks | |
Torches | Thermos flask? | |
Head Torch | Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips | |
Spare batteries | Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc. | |
Lantern | Plastic knives, forks, spoons | |
Lighter (as in cigarette) | ||
Matches (water proof) | Furniture | |
Spare lantern fuel / batteries | Folding table(s) | |
Folding chairs | ||
Washroom and Personal Items | Shelves | |
Toilet paper | ||
Towels/flannels | Food and Drink | |
Soap in plastic case | Cooking Oil | |
Shampoo | Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar | |
Deodorant | Coffee and Tea (don’t forget SUGAR!) | |
Comb/brush | Butter | |
Razor and shaving cream | Milk, juice, soft drinks | |
Tooth brushes/tooth paste | Sauces | |
Make up | Fruit | |
Personal medications – take extra | Bread | |
Feminine products | Snack | |
Extra toilet paper | Food * | |
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 | |
Shorts | Containers for food storage | |
T-shirts | Aluminum Foil | |
Socks/extra socks | Folding shelves | |
Hats/gloves/scarves | Ziplock bags | |
Bandana | ||
Sweatshirt/jacket | Cleaning up | |
Underwear | Washing Up Liquid | |
Sleep clothes | Dish Cloth | |
Rain gear | Tea Towels | |
Swim suit/towel | Rubbish bags | |
Laundry bag | Paper towels | |
Shower shoes/flip flops | Scrub pad/brillo | |
Dust pan/brush | ||
Miscellaneous | Tissues | |
Camping First aid kit | Hand wipes | |
Sunscreen/chapstick | Anti-bacterial lotion | |
Bug repellant/candles | Washing powder / liquid | |
Plastic grocery bags | ||
Safety pins | Tools | |
Travel Clock | Compass/GPS | |
Money/ID/credit card/change | Maps/directions | |
Clothesline and pegs | Guidebooks | |
Small sewing kit | Basic tool kit | |
Umbrellas | Saw/axe | |
Travel alarm clock | Swiss Army knife / Multi tool | |
Notepad/pen | Whistle | |
Binoculars | Fire extinguisher | |
Rope/clothes line | Scissors | |
Duct tape/electrical tape | Work gloves | |
Watch | Small shovel | |
If you have electrical Hookup | Entertainment | |
Elec hookup cable | Books/magazines/Kindle | |
Power strip | Camera / charger | |
Travel Fridge / cooler | Camcorder / charger | |
Lamp | Fishing rods / nets | |
Phone chargers | Football / 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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