Dads & Kids Camping Checklist
Come up with a camping checklist to enjoy a more relaxed weekend with your kids
Dads & Kids Camping weekends will be a fun and relaxing bonding experience for you and your children. However, camping can turn out to be more stressful than necessary if important planning steps are overlooked and necessities are left behind.
By keeping a simple camping checklist in mind while planning your camping trip, you can ensure a successful excursion into the great outdoors.
The best way to make sure you have everything you need for your Dads & Kids Camping trip is to break your camping checklist into categories.
Hygiene
__ Comb/brush
__ First aid kit
__ Sun block
__ Aloe Vera
__ Calamine lotion
__ Toothbrush
__ Toothpaste
__ Bar soap in resealable container
__ 5 gallon bucket or shower bag (if camp ground has no showers)
__ Towels and wash cloths
__ Sandals/ flip flops/ shower shoes
__ Antiperspirant/deodorant
__ Medications (always bring more than you think you need)
Shelter
__ Tent
__ Ground cloth/tarp
__ Sleeping bags
__ Sleeping pad
__ Broom/brush and dust pan
__ Mosquito netting
__ Extra tent stakes
__ Small hammer
__ Small axe
__ Small shovel
__ Tarp/eating fly
__ Extra rope
__ Moderately-sized plastic bags
Cooking/Eating
__ Charcoal or gas grill
__ Coolers w/ice or ice packs
__ Water jugs/buckets
__ Cast iron skillet
__ Cast iron pot with lid
__ Fire wood (for after dinner)
__ Charcoal or Propane
__ Tablecloth
__ Cutlery
__ Food storage containers/bags
__ Aluminum foil
__ Seasonings/condiments
__ Plates and bowls
__ Trash bags
__ Water bottles/canteens
__ Pot holders/oven mitts
The most important thing to remember when planning Dads & Kids Camping weekend is to let someone know where you are going. Mom should be given an itinerary of your plans, a map of your general location and a way to contact you or a member of your party.
Worst case scenario, you and your fellow campers will need assistance and having a prepared person back home can make that a less stressful, safer and easier process.
If you want to learn more about how to keep kids entertained and start your own Dads & Kids Camping Weekend, check out my 45-page Dads & Kids Camping Handbook.