The Shopping Parent | Family Camping Check List

The Shopping Parent

Going out with the kids

Family Camping Check List

Camping Season is here. It always takes at least one
camping trip to really know what you need and what you
don't need.

Shelter
Tent
Ground tarp
Extra pegs
Extra tarp
Axe or hammer
Mat for tent entrance
Dust pan/brush
Tent repair kit

Bedding
Sleeping bag
Sheets/blankets
Pillow
Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
Air pump
Repair kit for air mattress
Utility bags for storage
Sleep mask

Cooking
Drinking water
Ice or ice substitute
Camp stove with fuel/propane
Matches/lighter/butane lighter
Fire starters/newspaper
Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips
Pots and frying pans with lids
Cooking utensils-spatula, knife, wooden spoon
Cooking oil/spray
Bottle/can openers
Herbs and spices
Cutting board
Eating utensils
Mugs/cups & plates/bowls
Aluminum foil
Sugar
Condiments
Herbs and spices
Mixing bowls
Juice pitcher
Coffee pot / kettle
Coffee, tea, filters
Paper towels
Trash bags
Dish soap
Dish pan
Dish towels

Personal
Shower shoes/flip flops
Towels
Washcloth
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body wash/soap
Tooth brush/tooth paste
Deodorant
Comb/brush
Razor
Toilet paper
Shower bag
Plastic Mirror
Hand soap
Night time face wash and cream
Hair elastics
Personal Medication

Other
Large water jug
Coolers
Sunscreen
Lantern with fuel
Extra batteries
Bug spray/candles
Camera
Radio
Camp chairs
Collapsible drying rack
Umbrella
Hand wipes
Rope/clothes line
Cards
Duct tape/electrical tape
First aid kit
Firewood
Flashlights
Lantern
Roasting sticks (ex for marshmallows, hot dogs)
Anti-itch gel
Laundry bag
Swim suit/towel
Fun treats: marshmallows, popcorn, etc

Kids
Wipes
Diaper Bag
Toys and Games (ex Frisbee)
Medicine for fever/teething
Stroller
Baby backpack carrier
Night time blanket
Night time toy
Thermometer
Baby food
Extra shoes
Extra clothes

A Shopping Parent Tip

Use left over spice bottles to
carry sugar.

Use zipper bags to store dry
cereal.