![]() What should you pack for camping cooking and eatingįor a lot of families, this is where camping can get overwhelming.ĭo you really need special sandwich makers, and fancy hotdog roasting sticks, and coffee makers and cute little spice organizers? Maybe if you’re spending weeks at a time at the campsite, then yes.īut, this is lazy mom camping… remember, you’re trying to make your family camping trip simple and easy… Putting the camping with kids checklist to use 3. sleeping bags, bedding, blankets, pillows.your camping tent, trailer, camper, etc.Just to review: What are the ‘setting up camp’ essentials? Read More: Click here for more tips and ideas to help you get a comfortable night’s sleep when camping If tenting, get some air mattresses for comfort. We bring extra blankets if needed and pillows from our beds. I prefer to sleep in regular bedding (sheets and a comforter). But, many people find them uncomfortable and confining. What should you pack for sleeping gear?Īgain, make sure that you’ll be comfortable sleeping in whatever you choose to pack. The one time our tent did break, we didn’t have the kit and managed the repair it with a stick and some duct tape from our emergency tin! 2. In all our years of tenting and hiking (my husband even lived out of a tent for 4 months), we’ve never used a tent repair kit. Instead of worrying about it, just go ahead and tuck that into your tent bag and then you’ll always have it with your tent. ![]() Stress saver tip: You’ll often see ‘tent repair kit’ listed on camping packing lists. Read More: Here’s a post with some tips on choosing a family tent. The vestibule area is good for storing clothes and shoes and helps keep the inside of the tent dry and clean. If tenting works for your family and climate, I suggest getting a tent that you can stand up in with a vestibule (the little covered area outside the tent door). ![]() Read More: Want to see how we all squeeze into and use our camper for camping? Jump over here and go take a peek inside our trailer! (And, if you’re spending time cleaning and organizing, you’re not enjoying simple lazy-mom camping!) This is our dear 48 year old camper… just perfect for our family of 5! Generally, the fancier your trailer, the more time, energy, and money you’ll use in setting it up, keeping it clean and organized. When they get older, they’ll sleep outside in a tent. Our camper doesn’t sleep 5 people, so one or two kids will sleep on the floor. Kids are surprisingly tough and as long as they’re safe, they’re fine on the floor of a camper, sharing a mattress, or squeezed into a tent. Yes, do make sure you’ll be comfortable, but don’t over stress about your child’s comfort. If we’re talking ‘ just the essentials camping” … and not “glamping”, then make sure you get something just big enough to fit your family. Unless you’re lucky enough to find a cabin to rent, you’ll need a camper, RV, or a tent… unless you’re really adventurous and plan to sleep under the stars! Family camper super guides and printables, available at the TakeThemOutside shop on Etsy The family camping essentials! 1. Seriously, it’s all in these! (even these packing lists are included) Click here and hop over to the Etsy shop where you can pick up one super guide or the bundle of all three! Oh, and use the coupon code HAPPYCAMPER for 20% off. Each broken down into general camping topics – the camp kitchen, camping fun and games, and general camping tips and how-to’s. If camping is a bit of a new adventure for you and your family, you’ll want to check out these super camping guides. I’ll admit that sometimes my perfectionist personality gets the better of me and I start over-organizing, but I’m quickly reminded how simple it can be when I start asking kids questions like: what do you want to eat, to wear, to bring? and Voila! Lazy-mom camping was born!Īlso, if your kids are like ours, they prefer to eat cereal, watermelon, hotdogs, and marshmallows every day and don’t care for fancy campfire meals. We also realized that they’d entertain themselves all day long with a bucket, a few sticks, and their bikes. Kids just wanna have fun! It didn’t take long for my husband and I to realize that our kids enjoyed car camping 10 minutes from our house as much as they enjoyed camping 8 hours away from our house. See my policy page for more information) Our realization – Camping doesn’t have to be complicated! If you make a purchase through my link I receive a small commission at no added cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. (This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. So, grab those camping with kids checklists and read on for tips to make your trips simple and stress free! I just want to make the point that quick and simple family camping is possible.
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