Yellowstone here we come!
I haven’t posted much the past couple of weeks as we were getting ready for a big camping trip. We leave today for 10 days of camping in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons and ending at Itasca State Park. We “car camp” (actually “van camp”) with the kids, that means we can drive up to our camp site. Because of this we are able to bring Rubbermaid containers that we put in the back of the van to organize the food (breakfast/lunch, lunch/snacks and supper/beverages/plates etc. and a box that I use as my kitchen box. Below is the list I always double check before we go. While planning the menu, I don’t want to put that much thought into packing the rest of our stuff. We usually camp for much shorter trips that don’t require that much food planning, but not this time! When I get back, I will post our camping menu after our big road test.
Camping packing list:
SHELTER AND SLEEPING:
Ground Cloth
Tent(s) (poles and stakes!!)
Sleeping Pads for everyone
Camp chairs/stools
Sleeping bags
Pillows
Screen tent (optional)
Extra tarp (optional)
Cord to hang tarp (optional)
CAMP KITCHEN:
Stove (test it each time before you go)
Stove lighter
Charcoal/lighter fuel, if grilling
Firewood/kindling
Matches (waterproof)
Cooking pots and pans
Kettle
Water container (to keep water at your site)
Utensil set (spoons, knives, forks, cooking utensils such as serving spoons, cutting knives, spatulas)
Measuring cups/spoons
Bowl with lid
Can opener
Mess kits for everyone (plate, bowl, cup) or paper plates, etc.
Cooler or coolers
Ice for cooler
Dish soap (pref. biodegradable)
Dish towels
Sponge
2 Plastic basins for washing dishes (one wash/one rinse)
Paper towels
Napkins
Tables cloth (Heavy duty plastic coated)
Trash bags
Foil
Plastic wrap
Zip closure bags (freezer gallon and quart)
Hot pads
Citronella candle
CAMP STAPLES:
Peanut butter/nut butter
GFCF crackers/pretzels
GFCF Margarine
Cooking oil
Condiments (GFCF ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, etc.)
Beverages (juice boxes, GFCF milk)
GFCF Cereal
Coffee
Tea
GFCF Hot Chocolate Mix
Brown sugar/sucanate
Maple syrup
Honey
GFCF Marshmallows (large and mini)
GFCF graham-style crackers and GFCF chocolate (if want s’mores)
GFCF Choc. Chips
Dried fruit/raisins
Mixed nuts
GORP/snack mix
Salt/pepper
Seasonings/spices
HANDY CAMPSITE TOOLS:
Rope/cord/twine
Clothes pins
Duct tape
Lightweight hand saw
Hammer
Swiss army knife
Screwdriver or muti-tool
Small, hand-held broom (for sweeping tent)
LIGHT SOURCES:
Lantern (at least one per tent, battery powered)
Flashlights for everyone
Headlamps (optional)
TOILETRIES:
Bath towels and washcloths for everyone
Soap in plastic container
Antibacterial hand soap (the kind that doesn’t require water)
Shampoo
Quarters for pay showers/laundry mat
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Dental floss
Deodorant
Lotion
Brush
Comb
Hair accessories (bands, barrettes, etc.)
Glasses cleaner
Glass case
Contact stuff
Razor
Toilet paper and trowel (in case no bathroom!)
Lip balm
Baby wipes/Wet ones
Small non-breakable hand mirror
FAMILY MEDICAL KIT:
Small first-aid kit for day/hiking pack
Bandages
Hydrogen peroxide
Benadryl
Antibiotic ointment
Burn ointment
Thermometer
Bug repellent
Sun block
Needed prescriptions
Fever reducer (make sure to have kind appropriate for different ages for family)
Tweezers
Blister bandages
Diapers
Baby wipes
Child port-a-potty
Small garbage bags for soiled diapers
CLOTHING FOR ALL:
Shoes/hiking boots
Water shoes/sport sandals
Extra shoes
Extra socks
Pants/sweat pants
Shorts
Underwear
Long underwear
P.J.’s
Long sleeve shirt
Tee shirts
Sweatshirt
Jacket/rain jacket
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Warm hat
Gloves
Swim towel
Bathing suit
Swim diapers (if needed)
Day packs
Water bottles
Whistles, one per child
PLAY EQUIPMENT:
Camera and film
Extra battery for camera
Video camera
Extra battery for video camera
Reading material for all
Color pencils/pencils/sharpener
Sketch book
PFD’s for all if boating
Guidebooks/maps
Camping reservation info.
Outdoor toy or 2 (such as ball, bug catcher, wiffle ball etc.)
Special blankets/stuffed animals for a peaceful night
Toy, board games, deck of cards, UNO
Water toys or floats (if needed)
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