Wanderlust World Wanderlust World People who camp appreciate and enjoy the outdoors. However, camping does not have to mean uncomfortable nights and typical campfire food. You can sleep in beds off the ground and cook gourmet meals when you stay in a camper trailer. To make your camping vacation filled with rest and relaxation, play-time and family togetherness, make a complete list of stuff to pack for camping in a trailer.
If you use a generator or plug in to electrical hook-ups when camping, bring any kind of food you want, along with plenty of bottled water. Your refrigerator/freezer or ice box will keep cold and frozen items, and your kitchen cabinets store non-perishables. However, pack your food in coolers for the drive and then transfer it to the trailer. Unless you choose to eat hot dogs cooked over the campfire for each meal, make a meal plan. Purchase the food before you leave and prepare your food off the meal plan. Additionally, purchase high-energy food such as granola, trail mix and dried fruit. Add marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers for the campfire S’mores.
Trailers typically have beds with padded mattresses. Pack a soft pair of sheets for each bed, a blanket and a comforter. Or, pack sleeping bags for the single sleepers. Bags are easier to make up in the morning, and many kids prefer the novelty. Pack a pillow and pillowcase for each person. Pack two dishcloths, two dish towels and two hand towels for the kitchen. One set can dry while you use the other. If your trailer has a bathroom, pack a bath towel and washcloth for each person along with two hand towels. Again, one can dry while the other is used. Pack at least two scatter rugs. Place one at the entrance and another directly behind it to prevent tracked-in dirt. Pack a plastic tablecloth to put on the picnic table at the campsite.
Pack at least one roll of paper towels and enough toilet paper to get you through the trip. Facial tissues are a luxury item on camping trips as are napkins; use the paper towels. Keep paper plates, plastic silverware and cups for easy clean-up and water conservation.
Pack a first-aid kit, extra batteries, flashlight, lantern and camera. You need extra propane, a lantern and cook-stove. Include a can opener, bottle opener, wine opener, hot pads, utensils and cooking gear. For your safety and comfort, pack bug spray and sunscreen, a pain reliever, anti-itch cream and toiletries. Bring some board games, cards and movies to play in bad weather. Pack enough folding chairs for everyone’s comfort around the campfire and a saw and hatchet to collect firewood. Bring large garbage bags for trash and storage and nylon rope or clothesline to string in the trees for wet items. If you have young children or babies, bring some toys, a stroller or backpack and a lightweight portable crib to keep infants off the ground.
For any season, pack clothes to layer. You may begin the day in three layers, go down to your swim suit at noon and then back up to three layers at night. Pack enough clothes to always have a dry outfit, and include a pair of pants and long-sleeve sweatshirt for cool temperatures. Include a pair of tennis shoes and a pair of sandals, but pack any specialty gear you might need for planned activities, like hiking or golf. Pack rain gear and a warm coat.