Let’s Go Camping Road Trip Checklist
Getting ready for a camping trip can be daunting, even if it's for a few days. The best thing to do is make a list of all the things to bring along. The more you camp, the more the list becomes a fine line of do's and don't and a few maybes. The Let's Go Camping Guide is a great way to begin your checklist of camp accessories.
Things to Remember
Fill up gas tank the night before.
Let someone know your travel schedule
Pay attention to small-town speed limits.
If you are camping with kids plan activities and games for the road trip.
Practice setting up your tent or trailer before leaving
Make sure you have pet water and restraints ready for your arrival.
Have reservations information and driving routes mapped out.
Know the overall feel of the campground, running water, toilets, showers.
Don't forget the first aid kit and most of all.
Stop along the way and enjoy the landscape.
Stop along the way.
A good checklist is a camper's best friend. Stopping along the way does a lot of things when it comes to camping. First, less stuff to pack; second, you get out of the vehicle to stretch and walk and last of all, fresh veggies and fruits enhance the camp meal. Stopping at fruit and vegetable stands can be an excellent addition to any meal, from breakfast to dessert. Make a checklist of favorite roadside stands you find along the route. Plan for what is in season and work the harvest into your menu. Pancakes with fresh berries, crisp apple slices dip in honey. Fruit salads, mixed greens, grilled vegetables. Even a hamburger with a big slice of fresh tomato can make all the difference.
Make your checklist into a menu of new ideas for camp meals while enjoying the local flavor of the communities as you travel down the road on the way to an adventure.
Things to do with kids: Let them create a first night meal!
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