My camping list seems to last forever! Who doesn’t love to go camping? Lying under the stars listening to the sound of nature all around you, building a fire out of nothing but sticks to keep you warm. Getting in touch with nature is the best satisfaction of going camping, but the camping list of things to pack seems endless.
Experienced campers have gotten packing for camping down to an art. They always seem to know what to take and what they can do without a few days. Before you go camping you need to ask yourself a few questions that will give you more insight on what to pack such as how many days are you going to be gone and what can you live without?
If your camping trip is going to be a small one then you will not have to pack as much. Packing simple things such as sandwich items, paper products and chips or individual snack foods is a great way to go. Any way you go you will still need to bring along a cooler so you can keep drinks cold.
Many avid campers go and camp just as if they were at home. They will pack pans to wash dishes in, dish soap, cutting boards and pots and pans just as if they were home. When we go camping we usually fix sandwiches for lunch and regular meals for breakfast and dinner. Preparing these items will make your list grow but really is no different than preparing them at home.
There are other staple items that you need also when planning a camping trip such as a tent, sleeping bags, pillows, camping cots, toiletry items, propane cylinders if you plan on taking a gas grill, tarp, bug spray, snack food are just a few.
Camping is an enjoyment that all families of any ages can enjoy. Your family may be on the high maintenance end and need more than this simple list. This list was prepared by an avid camper who has five children that tries to keep camping down to a bear minimal.
