Family camping checklist – Essentials for a stress-free camping trip
Are you planning a camping adventure with your children? Family camping is a great way to spend time together in nature, go on a journey of discovery and relax far away from everyday life.
To ensure a stress-free start to your camping holiday, good preparation is key - especially when little explorers are travelling with you. Our handy packing list (download here as a PDF) for a camping trip with children should help you to think of everything - from IDs and weatherproof clothing to toys for rainy days.
Important documents and health records
You should not forget these documents under any circumstances:
- Identity card or passport for all family members
- Insurance card (health insurance, accident)
- Vaccination certificate for children
- Allergy passport (if relevant)
- List of important emergency numbers
- Personal medication for all family members
- First-aid kit with disinfectant, plasters etc.
- Sunscreen and UV-protective clothing
- Insect repellent (e.g. mosquito spray, insect bite and sting gel)
Sleeping comfort in the tent - for little ones too
For a restful night's sleep in the open air:
- Child-friendly tent or family tent
- Tent liner to protect against moisture
- Sleeping mat or air mattress (plus pump)
- Sleeping bag & pillow
- Favourite cuddly toy for extra cosiness
- LED night light with rechargeable battery or batteries
Children's clothing for all weathers - cheers to the onion principle!
Whether summer or winter - the right clothing is the be-all and end-all. Flexible layering ensures the right weather and thermal protection at all times.
- Comfortable sandals and slippers
- Robust outdoor shoes with tread
- Functional underwear & tracksuit
- Warm fleece jacket or hoodie
- Rain jacket and rain trousers
- Wellies
- Swimwear & swimming aids
- Swimming poncho or towel
- Hat, cap or sun hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Winter equipment for snow: ski suit, gloves, scarf, helmet, boots, ski socks, thermal underwear.
- Tip: Take spare clothes with you so that wet clothing can dry.
Useful camping accessories for families
These little helpers make everyday camping life easier - on the pitch and on the road:
- Children's rucksack and water bottle
- Snack boxes for on the go
- Multitool and pocket knife/s
- Mosquito nets for the tent
- (Picnic) blanket
- Headlamp or torch
- Baby monitor or walkie-talkie
- Binoculars for little explorers
- Clothesline & pegs
- Waterproof bags or rucksacks
- Lighter or matches
- Foldable bucket (for washing up and cleaning)
- Microfibre and tea towels
Entertainment ideas for little adventurers
For play, fun & entertainment - in sun and rain:
- Outdoor games: Boccia, badminton, frisbee, balls
- Water toys
- Rainy weather activities: card games, colouring sets, family games, DIYs
- Favourite books
- Charging cables & adapters for electronic devices
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