Care
- Washcloths
- Towels
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Box or little packs of tissues
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Comb or hairbrush
- Shampoo and hair conditioner
- Body lotion
- Coins for public bathrooms and showers
Clothes and useful articles
- Blankets
- Warm and light pyjamas
- Socks (many pairs)
- Underwear
- Bathing suits
- Rain boots
- Running shoes and sandals
- Coat and raincoat
- Shirts
- Pants
- Shorts
- Diapers
- Wet towels
- Cream for diaper rash
- Hats
- Medication
- First aid kit
- Stroller
- Toys
- Baby carrier
- Camera
Dishes and food
- Pots and pans
- Plates
- Glasses
- Utensils
- Can-opener
- Dishcloths
- Bottle-opener
- Cutting knifes
- Dishwashing liquid and a big bin can also be useful!
- Food (soup, coffee, cookies, sauce, pasta, bread, etc.)
- Garbage bags
- Entertainment: sand shovels and bins, board games to play in the evening or on rainy days, books for each family member, paper and crayons to draw, etc.
Camping equipment
- Tent
- Extra cover for sun or rain protection
- Extra tent poles
- Air mattress
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets
- Thermos
- Ice box
- Folding table
- Fuel
- Rope
- Shovel
- Axe
- Diverse tools
- Pillows
- Flashlights and extra batteries
- Matches or lighter
- Old newspaper
- Firewood: not all camping sites have some
- Clothespins
- Scissors
- Pocket-knife
- Folding chairs
- Hammock
Have you thought of this?
- Leave your itinerary and coordinates to a close friend or relative.
- If you are leaving for many weeks, have someone pick-up your mail, take care of your pets and look after your home.
- If no one can water your plants, place them in a large bin with water.
- Suspend your newspaper delivery.
- Leave the impression that your house is lived in… think of setting timers for the lights.
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