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THE ULTIMATE CAMPING LIST FOR FAMILIES

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Packing for a camping trip can be overwhelming, and this Ultimate Camping List for Families is a must-have! Let’s get this out in the open. Camping is not the same as it was before we had children. We need many more supplies for camping as a family than we did when it was just the two of us, and we always forget something. 

That’s why I put together this camping packing list to help make sure we don’t forget anything! Be sure to review this list while packing for your next camping trip and double-check it before you leave! 

THE ULTIMATE CAMPING LIST FOR FAMILIES

Let’s get ready to go camping!  This ultimate camping list is a great place to begin looking for those must-have items to make your camping adventure fun and easy for the entire family!  And don’t hesitate to grab everything on the list – find the things that fit your family’s needs the best!

pot bowling over fire at campsite

Kitchen Related Camping Items

Okay, unless you have an RV, you likely won’t have an actual kitchen at your campsite, but you will still be eating! And you need to come prepared with everything you need to enjoy mealtimes at the campsite. 

  • Paper bowls and plates
  • Plastic cups
  • Trash bags
  • Ziploc bags
  • Plastic table cloth
  • Tin (Aluminum) foil
  • Napkins
  • Matches or Lighters
  • Paper towels
  • Paper Lunch bags
  • Dish soap (be sure to get the biodegradable kind)
  • Dish Towels and rags
  • Sponges
  • Dish Towels and rags
  • Sponges
  • Tupperware or airtight and watertight storage container
  • Cooking oil
  • Non-stick spray
  • Salt and pepper
camping necessities
  • Seasonings
  • Nylons
  • Cutting board
  • Camping Cookware
  • Oven Mitts
  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowls
  • Matches or fire starters
  • Sharpie
  • Tablecloth clips
  • Cooking utensils
  • Can opener
  • Tongs
  • Lighter
  • Wash Tubs or a folding camping sink
  • Camp stove
  • Water bottles
  • Garbage bags
  • Water purifier
  • Cooler
Girl washing hands at camping site

Personal Care & Health Items

Just because you may be camping out in nature, that doesn’t mean that you should be prepared to keep up with your hygiene. Besides, you never know when you may need some of these items in an emergency situation. 

  • Hairbrush
  • Shampoo
  • Baby wipes
  • Antibacterial wipes
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Washcloth
  • Tissues
  • Scissors
  • Pain Medicine
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Repellent
  • First Aid Kit
  • Medication
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Lotion
  • Bar Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Lip Balm
  • Towel
  • Ear Plugs
Campsite with a boat

Camping and Comfort Necessities

Camping is an absolute blast, and I love it. That doesn’t mean that it is always comfortable, though. Be sure and bring the following items to not only make sure you are prepared to camp but also to help you stay comfortable while you are roughing it. 

  • Camp Table
  • Extra blankets
  • Sunshade
  • Clothes
  • Hat
  • Bathing Suit
  • Rain Jacket
  • Light Gloves
  • Jacket
  • Lantern
  • Flashlights
  • Extra batteries
  • Day pack
  • Sleeping gear
  • Tent (poles, stakes, and guylines)
  • Tarp
  • Pillows
  • Pocket knife
  • Camp chairs
  • Fishing poles
  • Playing cards
  • Travel games

CAMPING TIPS FOR BUSY FAMILIES

Going camping with the family is one of those amazing memory-making traditions we recommend everyone experience.  Children learn more about being self-sufficient, and you will all be able to bond more away from the glitz and glamor of the city and social media.  However we have always made a rule against electronics when camping, but every family unit will make those decisions differently.

Need camping food ideas? Check out these posts that are dedicated to just that!

  • 25 Camping Breakfast Ideas
  • 25 Campfire Cooking Recipes
  • 20 Foil Packet Meal Ideas for Your Camping Trip
  • 15 One Pot Meals for Camping
  • 20 Make Ahead Meals for Camping 

These are all great recipe lists to check out when planning food for your upcoming camping trip.  

Are you planning to car camp? We even have some Car Camping Tricks and Tips if you plan to skip the tent. Also, check out our Camping Hacks for Families and our list of Camping Activities and Printables to make your next camping trip one for the record books!

camping site with a view

ENJOY CAMPING WITH YOUR FAMILY

Getting ready to go camping is easy when you use our camping list to ensure you don’t forget any necessities.  Rest assured; these items will ensure your next camping trip with your kids will go amazingly.  Nobody wants to be out in the woods camping and find out they don’t have what they need. That’s why this great camping list will come in handy!

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Comments

  1. Jennifer Knight says

    May 6, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    I so need this. Thank you.

  2. Blanca says

    May 10, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    Thanks for sharing such a helpful packing list for camping. This list will be helpful this Summer.

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