Car Camping Checklist
Helpful tips for planning your next family camping trip.
The next time you go on a family camping trip, create a checklist to make packing a little easier. After a few outings you'll have a better sense of what to add to your family's checklist to best fit your needs.
Shelter
- tent
- poles
- rainfly
- stakes
- rope
- ground cloth or tarp
Sleeping
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad
- optional- blankets
Meals and Kitchen Equipment
- cooler with ice packs
- food
- storage containers
- cooking tools (pans, spatula or tongs for serving)
- stove with fuel and matches
- silverware (reusable)
- plates and mug (reusable)
Cleanup
- bags or boxes for garbage, compost & recycling
- biodegradable soap & sponge
- tubs for hot water
Clothing
- extra underwear and socks
- Coats
- warm jacket (fleece or down)
- rain jacket
- shoes
- sandals
- hiking shoes
- Extras
- swim suit
- hats
- sleepwear
Hygiene
- soap
- towel
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- toilet paper
- personal medications
- wet wipes
- clothesline & clothes pins
Safety
- first aid kit
- flashlight
- batteries
- directions to closest emergency facility
Repairs
- duct tape
- sewing kit
- utility knife/tool
In camp
- lawn chairs
- games
- stuffed animal or toys
- insect repellent, candles