From clothing to camping gear to fireside fun, make your family adventure awesome with our comprehensive checklist for traveling with the kiddos.
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Camping gear
- Family-size tent
- Extra ground tarp
- Rain cover
- Tent repair kit
- Mosquito nets
- Camping pads
- Sleeping bags
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Lantern or flashlights
- Camp chairs
- Pocket knife
- Map and compass
- Safety whistle
- Personal flotation devices (if planning to be near water)
- Map and compass
For infants and toddlers
- Playpen
- Portable crib
PRO TIP — You can get a “kids’ pack” at most camping stores that includes things you’ll need for camping with kids. This can help ensure you don’t forget anything.
Food and kitchen
- S’mores ingredients
- Hot dog sticks
- Plastic food tray
- Groceries for camp meals
- Adult/big kid snacks (trail mix)
- Bottles
- Serving utensils
- Serving bowls/dishes
- Assorted cups/plates/spoons
- Trash bags
- Plastic bags
- Plastic food storage containers
- Washcloths
- Sponge
- Washing bin
- Drying rack
- Dish soap
- Cast-iron pot or Dutch oven
- Coffee pot
- Kindling/charcoal
- Lighter
- Drinking water
For infants and toddlers
- Baby-friendly food/cereal/snacks
- Portable high chair
- Formula/milk
Clothing
- T-shirts
- Sweatshirts
- Pants or shorts
- Pajamas
- Extra layers of clothes
- Wool socks (and extra pairs)
- Long underwear (and extra pairs)
- Rain boots
- Raincoat and hat
- Umbrellas
- Warm coat
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Gloves
- Lanyard to hold ID cards for kids
- Hiking boots or sneakers
- Swim shoes
- Swimsuits
- Exercise gear
For infants and toddlers
- Baby carrier/wrap
- Extra clothing for spills/accidents
Necessities
- Camping with kids checklists (bring them with you)
- Insect repellent
- Mosquito bite cream
- Children’s fever reducer and pain reliever (with measuring tool and dosage info)
- Children’s allergy medicine (with measuring tool and dosage info)
- Prescription medications (with dosage info)
- Thermometer
- Anti-diarrhea powder/medicine (with dosage info)
- Kid-friendly first aid kit
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Aloe vera for burns
- Hand sanitizer
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Flip flops/shoes for shower
- Shower caddy
- Hand soap
- Body soap
- Washcloths
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hair brushes
- Antibacterial gel
- Dry skin cream
- Swim/bath towels
- Biodegradable/RV toilet paper
- Backpack
- Portable water bottles
For infants and toddlers
- Pacifier
- Comfort toys
- Diaper bag
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Portable diaper changing pad
- Training potty
- Diaper rash cream
- Baby shampoo
Fireside fun
- Flashlights
- Extra batteries
- Binoculars/telescope/magnifying glass
- Deck of cards
- Guitar
- Bubbles
- Glow sticks
- Book of ghost stories (for older kids only!)
- Books
- Coloring books and crayons
- Scavenger hunt materials
- Portable board games
- Bird-watching/insect-watching kit
- Disposable cameras
- Goggles
- Kickboards/water wings
- Bicycle/tricycle
- Kid toys (blocks, train set, dolls, action figures)
- Frisbee
- Football
- Soccer ball
- Baseball or softball (with gloves)
