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You are here: Home / travel / The Ultimate Family Camping Trip Checklist: 20 Items You Need

The Ultimate Family Camping Trip Checklist: 20 Items You Need

By Teresa

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Last updated on April 14th, 2023 at 12:09 am

Camping is the perfect way to unplug, de-stress, and bond with your family. If you’re new to camping, I recommend reading our tips for first-time campers.

Then, when you’re ready to set off on your first camping adventure, make sure you have everything you need to make your outing a success!

We’ve made it easy for you with this family camping trip checklist. Find all the essentials–from food and shelter to fun and games. 

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Does your family enjoy camping? Leave me a comment below.

family camping trip checklist

Family Camping Trip Checklist

Shelter & Furniture

  1. Double Camp Chair
  2. Backpacking Tent
  3. Coleman 10×10 Sun Shelter
  4. Coleman Queen Airbed Folding Cot
  5. Alps Mountaineer Eclipse Table
Comfort Items
  1. Battery Powered LED Lantern Fan
  2. Texsport Outdoor Shower Shelter
  3. Outdoor Tech Portable Waterproof Sleeping Bag
  4. Mr. Heater Portable Propane Heater
  5. Solar Cell Charger Powerbank

Also read:
Camping for Beginners + Print Your Camping Checklist

Cooking
  1. Coleman Propane Camping Stove
  2. Cast-Iron Cooking Set
  3. Life 2 Go 9-Piece Camping Utensil Set
  4. gear4U Camping Mess Kit
  5. Coleman Pack-Away Portable Kitchen
Fun & Games
  1. UNO Card Game
  2. Portable Cornhole Toss Game
  3. Horseshoes Set
  4. Nature Scavenger Hunt Game
  5. Set of 8 Telescoping Roasting Sticks

Remember, all of these items are available on Amazon, so use your Prime shipping to get them delivered free and fast. If you don’t have Prime, you can start a free 30-day trial here.

Is our family camping trip checklist missing anything? Leave us a comment below.


 

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  1. akhilash

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    Camping is a great way to relax, unwind, and get back in touch with nature. With the right gear and planning, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience for both first-time campers and experienced outdoorsmen alike. By preparing ahead of time and keeping this checklist on hand before heading out on your next camping trip, you’ll be sure to have a successful adventure!

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  2. Kari B

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    I like using a cot for camping over using an air mattress. I like the one you have on this list.

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  3. Donna

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    This is a very helpful list! The rubber horseshoe set would be a lot of fun.

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  4. Shanna Brayman

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    I love that you included fun and games in the list. I think there is no better time to do family bonding than over camping, electronic free, family engagement.

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  5. Penny Branson LeBaron

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    THanks for this! Love the pictures for younger or nonverbal family members. Printed out and laminated.

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  6. Debbie Yoder

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    We love to go camping! Thank You for this complete list!

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  7. Heather Swanson

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    everything we require

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  8. Christina Gould

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    This is a great list that will come in handy someday. Thanks for posting!

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  9. Shannon Holmes

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    What useful items for camping. Thanks for sharing.

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