If you're camping with an infant under the age of one, add these items to the Essentials list:
Camping with an Infant
- Safe Place for the Infant to Sleep (Don't put an infant on an air mattress or in a sleeping bag.)
- Baby Monitor
- Warm Blankets for Sleeping
- Blanket for Playtime
- Toys
- Thermometer and Medicine for Fever (just in case)
- Baby Fence (for around campfire and other potentially dangerous areas)
- Bottles, Sippy Cups and Snack Containers
- Diapers and Wipes
- Diaper Disposal Bags
- Breast Pump (if necessary)
- Baby Backpack or Sling
Thinking of braving the cold, heat or rain? Add these items to the Essentials list:
Camping in Cold Weather
- Coats
- Gloves
- Hats
- Thermal Underwear
- Extra Socks
- Sleeping Bags Rated for Cold Temperatures
- Optional: Air-Activated Hand Warmers, Hot Drink Mixes, Thermoses
Camping in Hot Weather
- Screen House (to keep bugs away)
- Tarp, Canopy or Awning (to create shade)
- Bug Spray
- Swimsuits
- Beach Towels
- Hats
- Additional Drinking Water
- Additional Sunblock
- Optional: Hand-Held Fans, Spray Bottles for Misting
Camping in the Rain
- Raincoats or Ponchos
- Rain Boots
- Umbrellas
- Additional Towels (to wipe chairs, tables, etc.)
- Tarps (to keep firewood and other supplies dry)
- Optional: Deck of Cards, Board Games, Art Supplies
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About the Author
Kim Dinan is an author and adventurer. Her writing has appeared in Parks and Recreation Magazine, Northwest Travel Magazine, Trailer Life Magazine, Go Explore Magazine and OnTrak Magazine, among others. Her popular blog, So Many Places, was named one of the best outdoor blogs by USA Today and has been featured online by sites such as Huffington Post and BuzzFeed. Her debut memoir, The Yellow Envelope, chronicles her adventures traveling the world with a special gift. She lives in Ohio with her husband and daughter.
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