Camping supply list for camping with a toddler and infant?

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Dragonfly

ok so me and my partner have a 2.5 year old and im due for another baby in Feb
we've always wanted to do lots of outdoors activities etc and we're thinking that when the baby is a couple months old we might go on a weekend camping trip
(keep in mind we have NO supplies, no tent, no nothing) so from experienced family campers can you give me a list of Must Haves list, you can include some nice to have things in too i guess.
just all the essentials that you couldnt go without and made the experience funner and easier
thanks :)

Answer
Shelter

__Tent
__Ground cloth/tarp
__Extra stakes
__Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes
__Axe or hammer
__Mat for tent entrance
__Dust pan/brush

Bedding

__Sleeping bag
__Sheets/blankets
__Pillow
__Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
__Air pump
__Repair kit for air mattress
__Utility bags for storage

Cooking

__Large water jug & water bucket
__Coolers/ice
__Thermos
__Stove with fuel/propane
__Matches/lighter
__Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner
__Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc
__Campfire grill/BBQ grill
__Fire starters/newspaper
__Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips
__Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls
__Silverware/plastic silverware
__Measuring cups
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil
__Paper towels
__Trash bags
__Dish soap
__Clothes pins
__Cooking oil/Pam spray
__Containers for food storage
__Potholders/oven mitts
__Pots and frying pans with lids
__Soap for outside of pots and pans
__Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Tongs
__Skewers/grill forks
__Can opener/bottle opener
__Folding table
__Dutch oven
__Pie irons
__Mugs/paper cups
__Mixing bowl
__Cutting board
__Ziplock bags
__Napkins
__Dish pan
__Dish rags/towels
__Scrub pad/brillo
__Seasonings/sugar/condiments
__Potato peeler

Clothes

__Shoes/boots
__Jeans/pant/belt
__Shorts
__T-shirts
__Socks/extra socks
__Hat
__Bandana
__Sweatshirt/jacket
__Underwear
__Sleep clothes
__Rain gear
__Swim suit/towel
__Laundry bag

Personal

__Shower shoes/flip flops
__Towels/washcloth
__Soap in plastic case/shampoo
__Tooth brush/tooth paste
__Deodorant
__Comb/brush
__Razor
__Feminine products
__Toilet paper
__Shower bag or 5 gallon bucket
__Camping shower/shower pump
__Other personal items
__Personal medications â take extra

Miscellaneous

__Sunscreen/chapstick
__Lantern with fuel/mantles
__Extra batteries/bulbs
__Compass/GPS
__Bug repellant/candles
__Whistle
__Water filters/purification/treatment
__Camera/battery/film/video (see photo jigsaw puzzles)
__Books/magazines (a Kindle would be better)
__Candles
__Maps/directions
__Misc. tools
__Backpack/fanny pack
__Fishing gear/license/bait
__Radio
__musical instruments/song books
__Camp chairs
__Sunglasses
__Hammock
__First aid kit
__Tissues
__Saw/axe
__Park map/guidebooks/trail maps
__Lantern pole or hanger
__Collapsible drying rack
__Popcorn
__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)
__Flashlight/batteries
__Pocket knife
__Plastic grocery bags
__Binoculars
__Rope/clothes line
__Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot
__Bungi cords/straps
__Cards/games/toys/golf
__Duct tape/electrical tape
__Notepad/pen
__Reservations info./confirmation
__Cell phone/charger & 2-way radios/walkie talkies
__Small shovel
__Safety pins
__Money/ID/credit card/quarters
__Bikes/helmets
__Travel alarm clock
__Work gloves
__Umbrella
__Hand wipes
__Drinks/snacks
__Small sewing kit
__Fire extinguisher
__Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
__Scissors
__Watch
__First Aid Kit

Then pack all baby supplies

What do you think about having a toilet in a tent trailer? Is it ok or is it weird?

Ann Onimou

My husband wants to buy a trailer for camping because he doesn't like sleeping on the ground (even on an air mattress) in a tent. He also *needs* it to have a toilet in it.

We can't afford (and don't have space for) anything more than a used tent trailer - if we want something decent, which we do lol. No fixer uppers.

So, what do you all think of having a tent trailer with a toilet in it? Would it make the trailer smelly at all? Is there water or anything to 'wash the stuff down'? My husband claims it would only be used for #1 unless it was an emergency (I suspect our toddler would have to be allowed to use it for either but that's not so bad).

Opinions? If you have experience with tent trailers (pop up trailers) that have a toilet, that would be extra helpful.

Thanks!

Answer
The only option in most tent trailers is a chemical toilet since they have no water or waste holding tank. While it is true that you use chemicals in them that tamp down the waste smell, the chemicals have a smell that I don't care for and in the close confines of a tent trailer, especially in warm humid conditions, you will probably notice it too. I have two alternate suggestions:

1. buy a portapotty unit, either a chemical toilet or one of the folding camp style potties with the disposable bags, and a toilet tent (a phone booth sized privacy tent to put it in) and set it up outside the trailer.

2. See if you can buy or rent a small hard shell travel trailer with a real flush toilet and bathroom in it. We bought a used 16' travel trailer that is only 2200 lbs (we can tow it with our 4.0 liter Ford Ranger pickup). It was around $4,000 but has a full kitchen with refrigerator, sink and 3 burner range, a couch that becomes a wide single bed, a 4-seater dinette that becomes a double bed, two drop down bunks for kids, air conditioning, heat and hot and cold running water. Best of all it has a little closet sized bathroom with a flushable toilet and a hand held shower unit. Here's a link to photos of the model we have:

http://www.rvstogophx.com/fleet_photos/TT16_SV_Roadrunner/index.htm

We had a tent trailer pop-up before and this is so much more enjoyable and easy to camp with. Depending on your budget you might be able to find one this size or smaller used for a decent price.

Here's an example of a used hybrid with bathroom for under $3000:

http://www.rvtraderonline.com/listing/2000-R-Vision-Trail-Lite-Bantam-17-99467990

Don't rule out renting either. If. you only camp a few times a year it can really be an economical way to have the best of both worlds.

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