Family Camping Checklist
Table of Contents
Planning the Trip
Make sure you have all the right equipment.
Research campsite options before you go away.
If you think you'll go camping on a frequent basis it might be worth considering joining the camping association.
Get some camping books on how to do camp in style.
When booking a campsite, check whether or not your pitch is likely to be near the entertainments bit.
Pick a campsite where there is room for your children to roam safely and that allows you to relax.
Write down the menu for all meals for your trip.
Prpare meals that can be cooked at home ahead of time and travel in a cooler.
Plan to arrive at your campsite early so you have plenty of time to set up.
Organise the tent as much as possible and try to only bring what you need.
Equipment
Tent - make sure you allow adequate space for everyone the tent will need to accommodate.
Make sure your car will be able to accommodate the tent.
Be sure that you'll have enough room for all the paraphernalia you'll need to take with you.
Consider warmth, material used, design, shape and weight when choosing your sleeping bags.
Bring sleeping mats to provide insulation underneath you.
Pillows/blankets - for added comfort and warmth.
Pump - for blowing up air-beds or inflatable mattresses.
Lamps - for some light in the tent.
Fold-up chairs - for tent-bound evenings if it rains.
Plenty of warm, waterproof clothing - even in the summer.
Small camping stove to cook up a warming meal for the family.
Gas for the stove.
Pans/can opener/corkscrew - and of course other eating and drinking implements.
Comprehensive cutlery and crockery.
Washing-up liquid and sponge.
Plenty of toilet roll.
Antisepctic wet wipes.
Sun lotion and sun hats.
First aid kit.
In-tent entertainment.
Map of the region.
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Sherry M. Lewis
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Who it's for
This Family Camping Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Family Camping essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Family Camping structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Family Camping Checklist
- Save Family Camping Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Family Camping (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.