Simple Camping- My Camping List

As I prepare to go camping this weekend I can't help but write down every single thing I need to bring. Then it dawned on me that I should share it with you so I can refer back to it and just maybe you will find something helpful.  

We all know camping can be a lot of work.  I mean we are literally hauling all the necessities we need to survive to a small lot of land and set up camp.  So simple is possibly an over statement but I am truly trying to make camping as simple as possible for our family. I want to have fun and keep it basic.  No fuss camping is what I want to experience.

Here is our plan for a two night stay at a campground with electricity.  I also know that there is no rain in the forecast.  If it looked like a wet weekend I would consider canceling but it looks like a warm beautiful weekend ahead!  Yippee!

Food

Day 1 (Travel Day and Set up Camp)

Breakfast-Home

Lunch- Fast Food 

Dinner- Hot Dogs- Pasta Salad

Snacks- Raw veggies- Chips and Salsa- Nuts- Granola Bars

Day 2 (Full Day at Camp & Beach)

Breakfast-Pop-tarts & Bloody Mary's for Mom and Dad

Lunch- Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich ( Any Left over hot dogs)

Dinner- Restaurant near by 

Snacks- Apple Sauce- Crackers-Juice Boxes-Fruit Cups

Day 3 (Pack up Camp and Travel)

Breakfast- Restaurant near by 

Lunch- Any left over snacks and fast food around 3

Dinner- Home

Beach Gear

• Towels
• Swim suits (2-3 for kids)
• Sunscreen
• Sun hats
• Beach robes for kids
• Sunglasses
• Beach Chairs
• Sand toys
• Arm Floaties for kids
• Beach Umbrella
• Cooler/Ice
• Snacks
• Portable Speaker
• Beach Shoes

Basics

• First Aid Kit
• Towels for Showering
• Shower Shoes
• Shampoo- Soap
• Tooth Brush-Toothpaste
• Hair Brush and hair clips
• Bug Spray
• Diffuser for repelling bugs
• Clothing
• Sleeping Bags
• Fitted Sheets
• Pillows
• Air Mattresses
• Tent
• Dust pan & Broom
• Extension cord
• Flash Lights
• Camp Chairs
• Small Ax for wood
• Flame to light fire
• Trash Bags
• Zip Lock Bags
• Plates-Napkins-Forks..etc.
• Paper Towel
• Hand Wipes
• Baby Wipes
• Pull Ups
• Disposable cups

Coolers

• Hot Dogs ( I free ahead of time to help keep the cooler cold)
• Hot Dog Buns
• Ketchup and Mustard
• Drinks
• Water
• Ice
• Jelly
• Veggies
• Sides
• Limes

I will continue to update this as I get better at simple camping.  Now I am off to continue packing.