Doing last-minute packing for a camping trip is often the greatest barrier to getting out and enjoying the outdoors. Forgotten essentials can turn what would have been a great trip into an uncomfortable and disappointing experience. Camping USA’s Camping With Kids Checklist will help you get on the road with all the essentials to ensure an enjoyable trip.
Camping with Children
Baby Swing
Backpack carriers
Bottles/sippycups
Current photos of the children in case they get lost
Diapers
Diaper Bags (especially for reusable diapers)
Extra pair(s) of shoes
Favorite blanket or stuffed toy(very important!)
Formula
Gerber toddler foods
Hats
Jar foods
Jogging strollers
Kidsafe bugspray
MANY sets of clothing
Playyards
Portapotty with grocery bag liner (easy cleanup)
Powdered milk(for children that have outgrown formula)
Snacks
Storybooks
Sunblock
Swim Diapers
Toys
Flotation Devices (arm floats, life vests, floating toys)
Small portable cribs for infants
Two Way Radios (for older kids to stay in touch)
Anti-itch/burn creams or lotions (to treat bug bites and rashes)