{"id":3568,"date":"2022-03-04T20:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T20:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/?p=3568"},"modified":"2022-03-07T19:49:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T19:49:19","slug":"complete-camping-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/complete-camping-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"COMPLETE CAMPING CHECKLIST"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><strong>OUR COMPLETE CAR CAMPING CHECKLIST!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I always make lists before packing for anything! The last thing we all want is to get somewhere and have to buy something we forgot. This is my master camping checklist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>REMEMBER<\/strong>: This is what we bring with a few optional things we haven&#8217;t purchased yet. You DO NOT need the best of everything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have made sure this checklist is interactive so you can come back to it each time and click the check when you got it packed! I will also tell you how I pack all this and what we do when we get home after a trip! Organization is key to a relaxing camping trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/must-haves-for-traveling\/\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>RELATED: Travel Must Haves<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Travel-Washington-PNW-Wedding-Photographer-Natural-Intuition-Photography-Madison-Wisconsin-Wedding-Photographer_0047-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"camping checklist, camping gear list for beginners, camping essentials\" class=\"wp-image-3572\"\/><figcaption><sup><strong>Location: <\/strong>Wenatchee Washington \/ <strong>Photo by<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalintuitionphoto.com\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Natural Intuition Photography<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>SLEEPING \/ LIVING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">frontend_checklist_load_status(, 1);<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>CAMP KITCHEN<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-0\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Water Jug<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-1\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Water Bottles<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-2\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Water Purifier<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-3\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Camp Stove<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-4\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Fuel for Stove<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-5\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Cooking Pans (cast iron for fire, pans for stove)<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-6\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Dinnerware (coffee cups, plates, bowls, eating utensils)<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-7\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Cutting Board<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-8\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Sharp Knife<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-9\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Matches<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-10\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Lantern<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-11\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Place Mats or Table Cloths<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-12\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">2 Coolers (1 for food, 1 for drinks)<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-13\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Biodegradable Soap<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-14\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Dish Cloths for washing<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-15\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Towel to dry dishes<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-16\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Camp sink<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-17\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Biodegradable Trash Bags<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-18\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Ice (blocks last longer & keep things colder)<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-19\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Heavy Duty Tin Foil (don't go cheap, it rips to easily)<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-20\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Ziploc\/Plastic Bags<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-21\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Napkins<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-22\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Can Opener<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-23\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Cooking Oil<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-24\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Paper Towels<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-25\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Measuring Cups (optional)<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-3-item-26\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(3, 1, 365)\">Tongs\/Large Spoon<\/label><\/p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">frontend_checklist_load_status(3, 1);<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/our-favorite-cooler-for-camping\/\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">RELATED: Our Favorite Camping Cooler<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong> &amp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/camp-food-what-to-eat\/\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">WHAT WE EAT<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Redwoods-National-Park-Camping-Travel-Guide-Natural-Intuition-Photography_0035-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"camping checklist, camping gear list for beginners, camping essentials\" class=\"wp-image-3576\"\/><figcaption><sup><strong>Location: <\/strong>Redwoods National Forest \/<strong> Photo by<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalintuitionphoto.com\/\"><em>Natural Intuition Photography<\/em><\/a><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>PERSONAL<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-0\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Body Wipes<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-1\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">First Aid Kit (full list coming soon) <\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-2\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Sunscreen<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-3\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Insect Repellent Spray<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-4\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Mosquito Coils or Thermacell (best while cooking & enjoying fire without bugs)<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-5\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Cellphone & Phone Charger<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-6\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Hand & Body Warmers<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-7\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Sewing Kit<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-8\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Extra Hair Ties<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-9\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Rope for Clothing Line<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-10\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Toilet Paper<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-11\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Hand Sanatizer<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-12\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Toiletry Kit<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-13\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Quick Drying Town (we use Turkish Towels)<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-14\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Personal ID<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-15\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Cash & Credit Cards<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-16\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Campsite Information (printed out)<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-17\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Paper Maps of City\/State\/Campground\/Park<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-18\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Rain Jacket<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-19\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Shower Shoes<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-20\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Laundry Bag<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-21\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Socks & Extra Socks<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-22\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Extra Shoes\/Boots<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-23\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Sunglasses<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-24\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Sunhat or Baseball Hat<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-25\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Facemask\/Gator\/Bandana<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-26\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Hiking\/Day Pack<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-2-item-27\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(2, 1, 365)\">Liquid Iv Packets<\/label><\/p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">frontend_checklist_load_status(2, 1);<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>TOOLS \/ OTHER<\/h3>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">frontend_checklist_load_status(, 1);<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Seattle-Olympic-National-Park-Travel-Guide-Natural-Intuition-Photography_0031-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"camping checklist, camping gear list for beginners, camping essentials\" class=\"wp-image-3578\"\/><figcaption><sup><strong>Location: <\/strong>Olympic National Park \/ <strong>Photo by<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalintuitionphoto.com\/\"><em>Natural Intuition Photography<\/em><\/a><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>OPTIONAL<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-0\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Camp Table<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-1\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Hammock<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-2\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Charcoal Grill & Charcoal<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-3\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Pudgy Pie Makers<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-4\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Retractable Marshmallow Sticks<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-5\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Books or Magazines<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-6\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Notebook & Pen to write down adventures<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-7\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Camera with SD Cards & extra batteries<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-8\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Pocket Knife<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-9\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Binoculars<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-10\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Small Shovel<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-11\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Fire extinguisher<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-5-item-12\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(5, 1, 365)\">Rain Shelter\/Canopy<\/label><\/p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">frontend_checklist_load_status(5, 1);<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>FIRST AID<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-0\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Leave copies of all information of where you'll be at home with copies of your passport\/personal id<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-1\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Full First Aid Kit (easiest to buy one put together already)<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-2\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Emergency Jump Starter \/ Jumper Cables<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-3\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Emergency Tire Pump\/Inflator<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-4\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Sunburn Lotion<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-5\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Anti Itch Cream<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-6\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Pain Reliever<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-7\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Cold\/Flu\/Allergy Medication<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-8\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Antidiarrheal like Pepto<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-9\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Extra Blanket<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-10\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Good Spare Tire<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-11\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Hat & Gloves<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-12\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Flashlight<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-13\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Permanent Marker<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-14\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Extra Personal Hygiene Products like Tampons & Pads<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-15\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Antacids<\/label><\/p><p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"frontend-checklist-6-item-16\" onchange=\"frontend_checklist_checkbox_changed(6, 1, 365)\">Road Flares<\/label><\/p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">frontend_checklist_load_status(6, 1);<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>HOW DO WE PACK EVERYTHING?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We put all our kitchen supplies in a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/sterilite-66qt-clearview-latch-box-clear-with-purple-latches\/-\/A-13794509#lnk=sametab\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">clear storage tub<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong> with a lid! This way it stays organized in the car and easy to bring to the campsite from the car. I like the clear ones so I can see which tub it is. Of course, you can totally label each bin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We put all our food in the storage bin or some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/rehrig-pacific-company-16qt-industrial-milk-crate-gray\/-\/A-53980163#lnk=sametab\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">crates <\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong>for easy use! We used to use bags but they didn&#8217;t stay as organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>HOW DO WE PACK THE CAR?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food and coolers as close to the front seats as possible! This way you can reach back without stopping for a drink or snack! Always cover your food and cooler with a blanket to keep it cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Towards the back will be your camping supplies! If we are traveling to different locations we rarely roll our sleeping bags back up! They just get folded and thrown back in the car!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tarp we use as a tent footprint is folded up and and put into the box on top of my X-Terra! This is also where we store our musty and much too dirty dish clothes and wet shoes\/boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Anything we missed? Comment Below!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Travel-Washington-PNW-Wedding-Photographer-Natural-Intuition-Photography-Madison-Wisconsin-Wedding-Photographer_0042-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"camping checklist, camping gear list for beginners, camping essentials\" class=\"wp-image-3581\"\/><figcaption><sub><sup><strong>Location: <\/strong>Olympic National Park \/ <strong>Photo by<em> <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalintuitionphoto.com\/\"><em>Natural Intuition Photography<\/em><\/a><\/sup><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>WHERE TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to spend a lot at first, work you way up to better supplies! We currently use a tent we bought for under $50 from Fleet Farm. It works great and we&#8217;ve flown with it multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where I suggest going?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fleetfarm.com\/category\/sports-outdoors\/camping\/_\/N-1453582648\"><strong>Fleet Farm<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/\"><strong>REI<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ganderoutdoors.com\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Gander Mountain<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scheels.com\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Scheels<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Garage Sales &#8211; up! You never know what you&#8217;ll find!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I will be writing a full post about our persona gear and what we use too! If you can&#8217;t find it just type in the <strong>SEARCH BAR &#8211; CAMPING!<\/strong> This will bring you to all our camping blogs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Complete-Car-Camping-Checklist-Our-Madison-Life-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"camping checklist, camping gear list for beginners, camping essentials\" class=\"wp-image-3587\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OUR COMPLETE CAR CAMPING CHECKLIST! I always make lists before packing for anything! The last thing we all want is to get somewhere and have to buy something we forgot. This is my master camping checklist! REMEMBER: This is what we bring with a few optional things we haven&#8217;t purchased yet. 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