Checklist for camping with the kids

If you are going camping with the kids and pitching your own tent here are our suggested checklist items:

Tent
Sleeping bags
Sleeping mats
Extra blankets and pillows
A can opener and bottle opener
Pots and frying pans
A cooker with fuel
Unbreakable plates, bowls and mugs
Cutlery
Mixing bowls
Lights and torches for inside and outside the tent with spare batteries
A thermos flask
Dish towels
Toilet paper
Toys, games and entertainment materials
Food & Drink
Soap for washing dishes and clothes
Rubbish disposal bags
Condiments
Matches
Food storage containers
Cooler boxes
Charcoal or firewood

You will find lots of family friendly travel tips and advice in our research and advice section to help you book the right family holiday. Check out also the experiences of other parents and travellers in our parents forum and add your own experiences as we are a great believer in real parent's experiences as the best measure of whether somewhere will suit you for your family holiday. 

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