packing list for tent camping with kids image
CoolNickna
We will be camping for 2 days.
Anyone have a list of specific thing?
NOT rv camping, Thats not real camping.
Answer
Food!!!!!!!!!!!! Plan out each meal, then go shopping.
Clothes, and extra dry shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun Block!
Bug Spray!
Toilet Paper!
Salt Pepper and seasonings
Paper Plates, Plastic cups and Utensils
Soap for you and dishes, Tooth brush ectâ¦
Dish cloths
Bath/Beach towels
Knife or three
Spatula Fork and Tongs, (all fire safe)
Tin Foil
Food storage bags
Trash bags
Something to start a fire with
Camera and batteries, (I have a 12 volt charger for my AA and AAA batteries that we use in the flashlights also)
For tent camping; not everything might seem important, but then you might find some of those very things handy for stuff you never thought of. I try not to take more than I need to, but I also hate to not have SOMETHING to work with. If you do not have the skillet or the lanterns, you can make do with foil and a big fire, but a lot of the stuff is make or break for a good camping trip.
*Pack everything in Laundry baskets. After the first few trips if you are having fun, you might want to get a storage tote or two. Start leaving the stuff that you can in the totes. If you wear out the tote, you are a seasoned camper; it is time to get a heavy duty trunk.
* Plastic Ice Cream Bucket or big plastic bowel for cooking and dish washing. A giant plastic mug or two can be handy also.
*A solid cast iron skillet is great. Be sure to take oil. Be careful not to over heat it or you will loose your seasoning. Something to get it off the hot fire with, like channel locks is nice as well. Simple things you can cook in it are fried potatoes, sautéed veggies, and pancakes. My kids like my oily âcrunchyâ campfire pancakes best. If you drink Coffee, you will need a camp percolator and all the fixings.
*Extra blankets! They can really make for a better nights sleep used as padding, and I have had a sleeping bag taken in the river by a kid before.
*Lighting; I recommend a couple flashlights for trips to the potty or exploration, and two "train lanterns" that will burn all night on one tank of oil. Donât forget the lamp oil, (a little will start the fire good also) and batteries!
*Plenty of ice, and plenty of frozen drinking water. Put all the blankets on top of your coolers during the day. Pack meat in a separate cooler from drinks and snacks if you can, or in a plastic container buried under everything else. Freeze everything you can before you pack, except your first meal. Plan an uncooked meal at lunch time, and start fires half an hour or more before you plan to cook.
*A large laundry soap jug is best for keeping hand wash water on the outskirts of camp; one with a spigot works the absolute best. Just refill with river water if you are camping primitive.
*Lawn chairs and fun noodles are a good idea. You do not need a chair for everyone, but at least one per adult and one more is a good idea. Fun noodles are cheap, and they do not leak like blow up water toys.
*Some rope, clothes pins, a hammer and a couple nails never hurt. I take 50 feet of cheap rope, and some twine that I can cut up and thruw away for little stuff. Donât forget the duct tape! Axe, machete, and/or bow saw for cutting wood, and who knows what else.
*A fresh roll of paper towels, a roll of medical tape, a bottle of peroxide, and some antibiotic ointment make a good first aid kit for almost any non 911 emergency. Some of that stuff comes in handy for other stuff as well. Throw in a pair of nail clippers, and maybe some scissors and thread and needle, for things that can be annoying not to have.
*Last but not least, time out at the river is ten thousand times worse than any other punishment! I spent a lot of my first summer with my step kids at the river for just that reason!
Have fun. You will find plenty of things you wish you had, but that can be part of the fun! After you camp a dozen times, you will have a longer list, but there is enough stuff to buy the first time, without going into all of that.
Food!!!!!!!!!!!! Plan out each meal, then go shopping.
Clothes, and extra dry shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun Block!
Bug Spray!
Toilet Paper!
Salt Pepper and seasonings
Paper Plates, Plastic cups and Utensils
Soap for you and dishes, Tooth brush ectâ¦
Dish cloths
Bath/Beach towels
Knife or three
Spatula Fork and Tongs, (all fire safe)
Tin Foil
Food storage bags
Trash bags
Something to start a fire with
Camera and batteries, (I have a 12 volt charger for my AA and AAA batteries that we use in the flashlights also)
For tent camping; not everything might seem important, but then you might find some of those very things handy for stuff you never thought of. I try not to take more than I need to, but I also hate to not have SOMETHING to work with. If you do not have the skillet or the lanterns, you can make do with foil and a big fire, but a lot of the stuff is make or break for a good camping trip.
*Pack everything in Laundry baskets. After the first few trips if you are having fun, you might want to get a storage tote or two. Start leaving the stuff that you can in the totes. If you wear out the tote, you are a seasoned camper; it is time to get a heavy duty trunk.
* Plastic Ice Cream Bucket or big plastic bowel for cooking and dish washing. A giant plastic mug or two can be handy also.
*A solid cast iron skillet is great. Be sure to take oil. Be careful not to over heat it or you will loose your seasoning. Something to get it off the hot fire with, like channel locks is nice as well. Simple things you can cook in it are fried potatoes, sautéed veggies, and pancakes. My kids like my oily âcrunchyâ campfire pancakes best. If you drink Coffee, you will need a camp percolator and all the fixings.
*Extra blankets! They can really make for a better nights sleep used as padding, and I have had a sleeping bag taken in the river by a kid before.
*Lighting; I recommend a couple flashlights for trips to the potty or exploration, and two "train lanterns" that will burn all night on one tank of oil. Donât forget the lamp oil, (a little will start the fire good also) and batteries!
*Plenty of ice, and plenty of frozen drinking water. Put all the blankets on top of your coolers during the day. Pack meat in a separate cooler from drinks and snacks if you can, or in a plastic container buried under everything else. Freeze everything you can before you pack, except your first meal. Plan an uncooked meal at lunch time, and start fires half an hour or more before you plan to cook.
*A large laundry soap jug is best for keeping hand wash water on the outskirts of camp; one with a spigot works the absolute best. Just refill with river water if you are camping primitive.
*Lawn chairs and fun noodles are a good idea. You do not need a chair for everyone, but at least one per adult and one more is a good idea. Fun noodles are cheap, and they do not leak like blow up water toys.
*Some rope, clothes pins, a hammer and a couple nails never hurt. I take 50 feet of cheap rope, and some twine that I can cut up and thruw away for little stuff. Donât forget the duct tape! Axe, machete, and/or bow saw for cutting wood, and who knows what else.
*A fresh roll of paper towels, a roll of medical tape, a bottle of peroxide, and some antibiotic ointment make a good first aid kit for almost any non 911 emergency. Some of that stuff comes in handy for other stuff as well. Throw in a pair of nail clippers, and maybe some scissors and thread and needle, for things that can be annoying not to have.
*Last but not least, time out at the river is ten thousand times worse than any other punishment! I spent a lot of my first summer with my step kids at the river for just that reason!
Have fun. You will find plenty of things you wish you had, but that can be part of the fun! After you camp a dozen times, you will have a longer list, but there is enough stuff to buy the first time, without going into all of that.
Moving - essential checklist for first week after move?
Missy
We aer moving in a month to another state. The moving company that my employer has tie up with will take 12-14 days for the getting our things to the new place. So we will ahve to stay without majority of our stuff for 2 weeks. We are planning to drive to the new house so we can take some stuff (essentials) with us. We have 2 kids 3yr and 5 yrs. Can you give the list of "essential" things that i need to retain and take with me in the car to use it in the first 2 weeks until all my stuff arrives.
I have a minivan which i can stuff items in the back. I know i ahve to carry liquid items anyway coz mover wont take it. I also dont wnat to be running to the stores multiple times (i still have to know what shops are nearby etc in my new place). so any suggestions for the list of items i need to take will be helpful. thanks..
Answer
As you have a ROOF over your head all you NEED is food and some clothes and things for SLEEP.
You do not NEED beds for sleeping. A play pen for the wee one a blanket on the floor for older. Think of it as a two week camping holiday. Just using a nicer tent.If stove and refrigerator are included. A FEW pots and pans some dishware and you are good to go for your two weeks.Suggest in the car just some fresh things and food for a day or two. THERE ARE GROCERY STORES at the new place The rest of your food pantry is coming in 14 DAYS. One or two trips to the market will cover things like milk and bread.Buy easy to make food stuffs or ready made items for your first few days. You have lots to do besides cooking dinner.
Here is a good list.
http://simplemom.net/an-essential-checklist-for-moving-in-to-a-new-home/
http://www.themovechannel.com/guides/Moving/On_the_day/Bare_essentials_pack/
Add SOME personal hygiene items. You only NEED the basics. It is for 14 days not 14 months.
Be honest with your self and separate NEEDS from WANTS. There are stores for ESSENTIALS if
you do not bring it in the car. Most of the WANTS can wait 14 days for your STUFF to come.
Here is a check list of FIRST DAY THINGS
http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/ms_checklist_firstnight.pdf
After you arrive for your stuff.
http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/ms_checklist_firstnight.pdf
A SMALL tool box to do the little things while getting ready for your stuff.
A few toys for the WEE ones. Investigate a nearby day care, neighbors or company co workers for some child care help. You have lots to do and few hours with out kids in tow gets lots done.
Good Luck Pause take a deep breath and remember why you want too move.Expect the unexpected and just deal with it as it comes up. You are not in some isolated barren wasteland.
As you have a ROOF over your head all you NEED is food and some clothes and things for SLEEP.
You do not NEED beds for sleeping. A play pen for the wee one a blanket on the floor for older. Think of it as a two week camping holiday. Just using a nicer tent.If stove and refrigerator are included. A FEW pots and pans some dishware and you are good to go for your two weeks.Suggest in the car just some fresh things and food for a day or two. THERE ARE GROCERY STORES at the new place The rest of your food pantry is coming in 14 DAYS. One or two trips to the market will cover things like milk and bread.Buy easy to make food stuffs or ready made items for your first few days. You have lots to do besides cooking dinner.
Here is a good list.
http://simplemom.net/an-essential-checklist-for-moving-in-to-a-new-home/
http://www.themovechannel.com/guides/Moving/On_the_day/Bare_essentials_pack/
Add SOME personal hygiene items. You only NEED the basics. It is for 14 days not 14 months.
Be honest with your self and separate NEEDS from WANTS. There are stores for ESSENTIALS if
you do not bring it in the car. Most of the WANTS can wait 14 days for your STUFF to come.
Here is a check list of FIRST DAY THINGS
http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/ms_checklist_firstnight.pdf
After you arrive for your stuff.
http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/ms_checklist_firstnight.pdf
A SMALL tool box to do the little things while getting ready for your stuff.
A few toys for the WEE ones. Investigate a nearby day care, neighbors or company co workers for some child care help. You have lots to do and few hours with out kids in tow gets lots done.
Good Luck Pause take a deep breath and remember why you want too move.Expect the unexpected and just deal with it as it comes up. You are not in some isolated barren wasteland.
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