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A Camping Family's Must Haves
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items As a mom who loves camping with my kids as often as we can, I’m always testing and using gear that makes our trips smoother and more enjoyable. I wanted to share the items we use throughout the year — the ones that truly make a difference for our fam...
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Tents and Shelters
Bedding
Camp Kitchen
Must Have Accessories
Tents and Shelters
If you’re not a “wake up at sunrise” kind of camper, you’re going to love this tent. It has dark-room technology that keeps the inside darker longer — so you can actually sleep in instead of popping awake the second the sun comes up. 🙌 It’s super ea...
Coleman 6-Person Dark Room Sundome Tent
Bedding
This sleeping bag is super warm and feels really comfortable against your skin — no scratchy, stiff fabric here. If you’re not a fan of that tight, mummy-style squeeze, you’ll love the extra wiggle room it gives you. And the beautiful color options a...
Magellan Outdoors 30 Degrees F Rectangle Sleeping Bag | Academy
We have this for my son, and one of the reasons I love it so much is that you can attach it to a sleeping pad — which is a game changer for little midnight wanderers who somehow roll everywhere except where they started. It helps keep him comfortably...
Wolverine 20 Sleeping Bag - Kids'
The sleeping pad works well with Big Agnes sleeping bags that attach to mattresses like the Wolverine 20. What makes this pad amazing is it is compact, you use a bag to air it up so no worries if there is electricity or if you remembered your pump and unlike most air mattresses that get cold this one is insulated so it'll be part of what keeps you warm i...
Big Agnes Divide Insulated Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op
I have this and hands down my favorite sleeping pad, while it needs to be charged to self inflate the charge has always lasted every rode trip I have taken without any issues. The thing I love most about this is I can make it is hard or soft of a bed I want and MY hips never touch the ground! *As an Amazon Associate I earn commission at no cost to you.*
HEETA 4" Self Inflating Sleeping Pad w/ Pump
I love this blanket because it’s incredibly compact, yet still gives me that cozy, at-home feel when I’m sleeping outdoors. I reach for it on most of my camping trips—it has to be really cold before I’ll choose a sleeping bag instead. It packs down s...
Get Out Gear Double Puffy Camping Blanket - Olive/Orange
Camp Kitchen
These types of camping stoves are seriously a game changer. They hold bigger pots and pans than most camping stoves, so you’re not stuck cooking in tiny cookware — but they still fold down to about half the size for easy packing. Plenty of space to c...
Rhino Valley 2 Propane Burners Camping Stove, 30,000 BTU Folding Camp Stove with Windproof Grates and Frying Pan, Portable Camping Stoves with Carrying Bag, Camping Essentials ,Green - Walmart.com
Sporks are such a simple space-saver! They take up about a third of the room compared to packing separate spoons, knives, and forks — which makes a big difference when you’re trying to keep things compact. They’re easy to clean, totally get the job d...
Tapirus Camping Sporks V8 Set - 7" BPA Free - 8 Pack
These insulated stacking cups hold 10 oz to the brim, but about 8 oz fits comfortably without worrying about spills. They’ve been a total game changer for camping because they take up far less space than most insulated cups—yet we can still enjoy hot...
Beasea 10oz Stainless Steel Insulated Cups Set of 4
This tiny bottle holds so much delicious coffee (35 cups) just add, water, ice, and other favs. Takes up less space in the cooler #ad
Coffee Concentrate Cold Brew - 35 Servings
I love that this cooler not only keeps my food cold but that it is has a pull out dry drawer to make sure that perishables stay cold and dry.
Ninja FrostVault 50qt Hard Cooler with Dry Zone, Ice Chest Cooler, Blue, FB151BL - Walmart.com
Must Have Accessories
These camping lights are amazing becuase they are lightweight, compact and since the roll up into themselves they never tangle. What I really love about them as they provide just the right amount of light around the campsite or even just in your tent. One was not enough for me, I had to get two so now I have one for in the tent and one for outside. *As an Amazon Associate I earn commission at no cost to you.*
Allspark 32.8FT Rechargeable Camping String Lights
This pack works great whether you’re wearing it crossbody or around your waist. I can easily fit snacks, my wallet, and a small first-aid kit inside — perfect for short hikes or a quick trip into town to resupply. It’s durable, breathable, and built ...
Ultralight 2.5L Water Resistant Waist Pack
This one item has completely changed how I pack. I used to bring so many extra clothes “just in case” we got too dirty, but now that I can easily wash on the go, I don’t need to. With this bag, a little soap, and clean water, I can do laundry right a...
Scrubba Untouched Wash Bag - Portable Manual Washer
This is the headlamp I always pack for camping — it’s my go-to for walking around the campsite after dark. It’s super lightweight, so I barely notice I’m wearing it, and it has both red and white light options. The white light adjusts all the way up ...
Nitecore NU25 400L USB Rechargeable Headlamp
For how small and compact this chair is, it’s surprisingly strong — supporting up to 330 pounds without an issue. My kids think it’s incredibly comfortable and always grab it first. While my husband and I can sit in it comfortably, it’s not our every...
Portable Camping Chair with 3 Towels - Foldable, Lightweight, 330 Lbs Capacity