How a Checklist Can Make Your Camping Trips More Enjoyable

A checklist or check-off list, whichever you prefer, can make your life not only more enjoyable, but less stressful as well. Pilots routinely have a checklist to follow during pre-flights. Others may call it a to do list of things that need to be done before beginning their day at the office, etc.

A checklist is essential in planning a fun camping trip

So, having a checklist before beginning a camping trip should be no different. You certainly don’t want to get several miles into your trip and suddenly realize you forgot something. Even worse, you could be out in the middle of a forest or desert and realize you forgot that special piece of camping gear that might be essential to setting up your camp.

So, let’s discuss camping. You’re taking a family camping trip to that special location you’ve thought about for some time. You’ve been planning this camping vacation in your mind for months, therefore, you really need a camping checklist made up before hand so you can have the best experience possible without forgetting anything.

Some of the more obvious things for your list is all your equipment that you will need, such as camping meals, snacks, etc for the family that is easy to pack and make by the kids.

Pizza is always a good choice. Out of the fridge and into the toaster oven.

Kids enjoy helping cook while camping, so plan some meals where the kids can get involved.

Kids helping with the meals

If you’re in an RV, or travel trailer or even a conversion van, your meals could include meals prepared beforehand that you can just heat in the microwave or toaster oven.

Your list should include all your gear. If you’re not in an RV or other wheeled camping vehicle, you’ll probably be sleeping in a tent. Therefore, your gear will include the tent, sleeping bags and most likely air mattresses. Make sure to check your tent and other gear to insure all is in good order from the last trip you made.

Tent camping is always a favorite

A good way to make up your camping checklist is to sit down with your family and brainstorm a typical day of camping and write down everything needed for the elements, your comfort and physical needs. You might then go through your list a second time and add or delete items that may or may not be necessary. Then make your final list so you don’t forget anything.

Don’t forget items that you may need to purchase or replace. Be sure to cross off items as you purchase them, so your list is complete.

It’s a good idea too, to start preparing early so you can shop online as some items may be less expensive and more readily available. Therefore, you’ll need to allow for shipping times to reach you in plenty of time before you leave.

The night before you leave, sit down and go over your list and check off the items as you pack them in your vehicle. This will insure that you won’t have the feeling that you forgot something as you drive to your camping vacation.

Now, you’ll be able to enjoy that much deserved camping vacation with your family.

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