What to pack for a camping trip with children
This is the list of everything I pack for a weekend camping with children.
I know some people just hop on a train with a little tent and a rucksack. I will NEVER be that person. If you camp with me you can rest assured, we’ve got it covered.
Here’s what goes in…. (I’ll put it into categories, because I like that kind of thing)
Kitchen/Cooking
- washing up bowl
- cooker
- camping gas
- stove top espresso maker
- set of camping pans
- sporks
- bread knife & veg knife
- cooking utensils - spoon, spatula
- camping plates, dishes, cups
- whistling kettle which is also a teapot
- chopping boards
- scissors
- colander
- matches
- cool box - ice packs
- some basic food - coffee, tins, packs, chocolate, crisps, teabags, salt, pepper, olive oil
- bottle opener
- can opener
- measuring jug
- washing up liquid
- big bottle of water
- tea towels
- pan scourer
- kitchen roll
- dettol spray
Bedroom/Sleeping
- sleeping mats
- sleeping bags
- pillows
- teddies, blankets
General Camping Items
- tent
- mess tent/canopy
- ground sheet
- wind break
- tent pegs
- mallet
- chairs
- table
- torches
- bunting
- solar powered fairy lights
- first aid kit, Calpol, Piriton, suncream
- kite
- football
- frisbee
- guitar
- playing cards
- books
- pens & note books
- the telescope has been known to sneak in
- baby carrier
Clothing
- many changes of clothing - for warm/cold weather
- pyjamas
- sun hats
- swimming wear
- rain coats
- waterproof trousers
- wellies
- trainers
- flip flops
And the extras...
- toiletries & nappies
- towels
- toilet roll
- pegs
- washing line
I think I’ve got it covered, unless of course you can think of anything I’ve missed!
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Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
