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Packing for Car Camping
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items Got a smaller car? - I do. Our Crosstrek is awesome - great milage, goes almost anywhere, but space is certainly at a premium.These are some of my picks to help pack efficiently.
This size is perfect for my kitchen supplies. It fits all of my cooking and dining wear and is deep enough to accommodate a coffee pot. I like clear boxes so that I can easily locate items.
Medium Frosted Latching Storage Box - Brightroom™: Stackable Polypropylene Tote with Lid, 48L Capacity
Great for organizing the stuff in your kitchen kit. One is also a great fit for a roll of TP - something you should never go camping without… You never know when the facilities won't be adequately provisioned.
Vikodah Nylon Drawstring Mesh Bags 5-in-1
This locking tote fits nicely on top of the larger kitchen box and holds all of our small sundries, like games, lights and chargers.
Sterilite 32qt Clear View Storage Bin with Latch Purple
After searching through many storage cubes and trunk organizers I found these collapsible ‘grocery’ bags - but they are really more sturdy packing cubes with handles. I think they'll be very useful for packing food supplies into and will be a better ...
Green Bulldog Heavy Duty Reusable Grocery Bags 3 Pack
Havin an easily accessible garbage can is great when you are getting there! This one fits nicely over the back of the seat and was inexpensive to boot.
ELONGRIVER Car Trash Can Bin Leak Proof Grey
This will probably be a soon to be purchased item - I've been using a grocery bag, but a compact rectangular duffle would be much more effective and not hard to store when not in use.
REI Co-op Roadtripper 40 Duffel | REI Co-op
Wait - a cooler? Yep this is definitely an integral part of my packing scheme. This cooler is the perfect size (for me at least) to put on the floor behind the driver's side seat. It snugs in there perfectly and also keeps things cold for a loooooong...
Roadie® 24 Hard Cooler
For packing my cooler these 4 cup containers are awesome. They hold just enough for two and are rectangular to pack well into the cooler. They have so far proven to be quite sturdy (unlike the store brand ones I bought before that cracked after a sin...
Bentgo 20-Piece BPA-Free 1-Compartment Containers
Our big fuzzy blanket is definitely an essential and packing it down is also essential. These storage bags make it possible to get our king sized comforter down to a reasonable size and don't require a pump. Just squeeze. The are somewhat thin, but h...
Hefty Shrink-Pak Vacuum Storage Bags - 3 Jumbo
Unless you plan to always be in developed camping areas you'll definitely need water at times. These jugs are sturdy, don't leak and are a good trunk size. One can hold enough water for a weekend for cooking and washing up for two people (not showeri...
Scepter 5 Gal Military Style Water Jug Blue
Don't forget your personal products! A nice set of leak proof silicone bottle will serve you well and be more compact than taking your full size shampoo and conditioners. Also TSA approved for times you might fly.
Colelulu TSA Silicone Travel Bottles 3.4oz
Dead useful for so many things - keeps small items where they are supposed to be.
IEBUOBO 10 Pack Aluminum D Ring Locking Carabiner
stash the small stuff on your ceiling - keep maps, glasses and other items organized and easily reached.
Car Ceiling Cargo Net Pocket 31.5x21.6
Have a compact first aid kit. Minor injuries can be a real pain if you can't treat them where you are. Make sure you can treat small cuts, scrapes, sprains and strains, no matter what.
Easy Care Complete First Aid Kit
Downsize your bulkiest items. Our camp chairs are huge… We plan to butt test some and get much more compact ones soon. I've got my eye on this one - being a small person it looks ideal for me.
NEMO Moonlite Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair | REI Co-op
Cheap dry bags - great for packing down items like sleeping bags. These cheap dry bags are not feather light like the one I use for my bike commute, but they are tough, much more suitable to throwing in a car.
Cliduli Waterproof Dry Bag Roll Top Backpack