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Car Camping Checklist

Helpful tips for planning your next family camping trip.
kids camping by Asia Dolling
Kids enjoy camping and sleeping in a tent. Photo by Asia Dolling

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.

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Car Camping Checklist
Shelter
  • tent with poles, rain fly, & stakes
  • ground cloth
  • extra tarp & rope

Sleeping
  • sleeping bag
  • sleeping pad
  • optional- blankets
 Meals/Kitchen Equipment
  • cooler & ice
  • food for all meals, in storage containers
  • cooking tools
  • garbage bags
  • biodegradable soap & sponge
  • stove, fuel, & matches
  • long handled cooking tools for grilling
Clothing
  • warm jacket
  • rain gear (pants & jacket)
  • sun hat & warm hat
  • shoes & socks
  • swim suit
  • everyday outfits
  • sleepwear
 Hygiene
  • soap & towel
  • toothbrush & paste
  • 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
Miscellaneous
  • lawn chairs
  • games
  • stuffed animal or toys
  • insect repellent, candles
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