Family Camping Packing List
A practical packing list for camping with kids — safety, comfort, food, and fun built in.
Shelter & sleep
- • Family-size tent
- • Sleeping bags for each kid
- • Sleeping pads
- • Stuffed animals / loveys
Safety
- • First aid kit
- • Kids' headlamps
- • Whistles on lanyards
- • Sunscreen + bug spray (kid-safe)
Food
- • Easy snacks
- • S'mores kit
- • Reusable water bottles
- • Pre-prepped meals
Fun
- • Glow sticks
- • Outdoor games
- • Books + cards
- • Bikes or scooters
Clothing
- • Layers for cold mornings
- • Rain jackets
- • Extra socks (lots!)
- • Closed-toe shoes
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