Family camping checklist
Build a packing list for a day visit, tent or campervan. Adjust it for the group size, weather and access arrangements, then tick items as you pack.
Choose the kind of visit you are making. Tick things off as you pack. Your choices stay in this browser.
Walk through your first evening
Imagine arriving in the rain with one tired child. Which bag holds the waterproofs? Can you find a torch before the tent is up? Pack the first evening’s kit where you can reach it. Put the things needed in the morning in a separate bag, including something to eat and spare clothes.
For a paper list, begin with tickets and directions, drinking water, food, weather layers and a meeting point. Add bedding and a way to find the toilets for an overnight stay. Check the organiser’s pitch rules and facilities before choosing cooking or charging equipment.