The annual 5th-grade camping trip came up so quickly. I was determined to start packing weeks before the departure date. It was suggested the kids bring a suitcase with wheels and a bag with a sleeping bag and travel pillow packed separately.
Our packing list included:
- fitted sheet, twin bed
- flip-flops for shower
- sleeping bag- Target(laundered before the trip)
- travel pillow, found this at Amazon (washed the cover and ran pillow through hot dryer)
- blanket
- backpack (packed all sleeping items)
- PJs, bottoms, shorts, and t-shirts
- 5 pairs of socks(waterproof socks are a great idea, fleece socks to keep feet warm)
- hiking boots (strongly suggest rubber boots especially if the grounds are muddy )
- sneakers(depending on the weather conditions, the sneakers were no match for the mud)
- 3 pairs of long pants, 2 pairs of gym shorts(only if weather permits)
- 5 shirts, definitely would pack more long sleeve vs. short sleeves(nights get chilly)
- 2 sweatshirts, sweaters, or jacket(things that can layer well)
- poncho(rain slicker if rain is predicted)
- toiletries(body wash, deodorant, travel toothbrush and toothpaste, sunscreen, insect repellant, shampoo)- found most in Target travel size aisle
- 2 towels and washcloths(extra washcloths) and beach towel
- baseball cap or hat with a brim
- swimsuit
- 2 to 3 trash bags (wet clothing)
- laundry bag
