Checklist for Camping Backpacks: Gear for Every Type of Backpack
Backpacks are a staple when it comes to camping trips. Whether you are going away for the weekend, the week, or just overnight on a hiking trek, you will need a backpack. Below we have outlined the basics when it comes to what backpack gear to pack to be prepared for anything.
Backpack Gear for the Overnight Hiker
When overnight camping, your backpack is essentially your entire campsite. You need to bring the following:
- Sleeping bag, mattress (optional), tent, pillow (optional)
- Food, plenty of water, cooking gear (stove), forks, knives, plates, cooking stove, propane for the stove
- Lantern (or torch), extra clothes, plenty of socks, toiletries, toilet paper, camera, sunscreen (if needed), rain gear (if needed), garbage bags, first aid kit
Backpack Gear for or the Baby Backpack
Many families with little ones prefer to use a baby backpack when they are camping, especially when they are heading out for afternoon adventures or early morning hikes. A stroller is simply not convenient in these times. When looking for a Make sure your baby backpack has the following
- The baby (of course)
- Water and snacks for you, extra socks, a camera perhaps, sunscreen, rain gear,
- Extra diapers, toys, food, drinks for the baby, baby wipes
When buying a baby backpack, make sure there are easy to access compartments on the backpack for all your gear. You don’t want to have to carry an additional diaper bag with you.
For the Kids Backpack
Children’s backpacks are used for several different things. Most children will carry their books and their lunch to school in a backpack. Many children will use their backpack on sleepovers or day time activities to the beach, the park, the zoo and anywhere else. When you are camping, make sure your children’s backpack gear is as follows:
- Extra clothes
- Toys, books and other gadgets to keep him entertained
- Water, juice and other liquids
Make sure your child’s backpack gear is not too heavy. Also, let him help you do the packing. Children love to get involved and he will love deciding what clothes, what toys, and what stuffed animals get to come on the adventure.
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