We have several camping trips coming up this summer. Jeff and I love to camp, and have camped many many times throughout our lives, but we are used to being able to 'pack up and go.' Now, with 6 kids in tow, we have to do a bit more prepping! Our first adventure is near Silverwood for 4 days. Then we are headed to Yellowstone for 10 days! Yes, I know we are crazy, but we are excited. I grew up going to Yellowstone, and have so many good memories there. Jeff hasn't been, and the kids are excited (we are only taking the 4 oldest to Yellowstone). The following is a list of the 'functional' things we are going to need.
~sleeping bags for all
~pillows
~extra
blankets
~lanterns/flashlights
~matches/newspaper
~batteries
~camera/kids
camera
~campstove/propane
~hats
~sunscreen
~tennis
shoes/sandals for each kid
~bug spray
~camping
pads
~cots
~camp
chairs
~tent/tent stakes (we've forgotten these
before!)
~axe
~string/rope
~bear
spray (for Yellowstone in particular)
~phones/phone
charger
~leash backpack for the little
ones
~swimsuits
~raincoats
~portable dvd
player/movies for car
ride
~towels
~shampoo/toothbrushes/toothpaste
~2 travel cribs (for silverwood with the youngest)
~double stroller