photo courtesy Travel Muse

Our family loves to go camping as well as atttend one or two great music festivals each summer. The main key to having a good time is being properly prepared. Here is my most up-to-date packing list for everything we bring along.

Gear:

tent, stakes
kid tent
shade tent
chairs
camp stove
propane
charcoal briquettes or firewood
matches, lighters
flashlights, lantern
candles, citronella candles, incense
water filter
water containers
water bottles
backpacks
coolers and ice
camera, radio, ipod
maps
towels
sunscreen
toilet paper
hair brush, comb, hair ties
toothbrushes, toothpaste
wash cloths
playing cards
sewing kit
rope
duct tape
bandanas, sarongs
squirt bottles, water guns
cell phone (remember to activate cell phones for travel if you go out of your local area)
TICKETS (and/or camping reservations)

Bedding:

air mattress, pump
sleeping bags
blankets
pillows

Clothing:

hats
socks
shoes, sandals
jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters
underwear
swimsuits
shirts
pants, skirts
sunglasses
belt (pocket belt)

Kitchen:

corkscrew
big spoon
can opener
pot and lid
bowls
cups
forks, spoons
plate or cutting board
skewers (wood)
aluminum foil
pot holder
knife
dish soap (biodegradable, such as Dr. Bronners)
sponge
dish towel
table cloth

Kid Stuff:

stuffed animals
bucket, shovel
balls
cars, trucks
action figures, dolls
magna-doodle
dinosaurs
video game
earplugs, earmuffs
paper, pens
little potty (for toddlers/potty training)
baby wipes
baby carrier (such as Ergo)
wagon
glow sticks, light-up toys (for nighttime)

Medication:

pipes, bong (wrapped carefully)
papers
dish
grinder
herbs
tobacco (if desired)

First Aid Kit:
tea trea oil
antibiotic ointment
cotton balls
salve
tweezers
bandages

If there is something you think I might have left of this list, please reply in the comments section.
~DAZEY