What are the top 10 things to remember to pack for a family camping trip?

ABC Gerbil

The facility has things like a fire pit, picnic table, water, and a bathroom. Other then the obvious what are your top 10?

e.g., tarps for under the tent and on picnic table, baby wipes, clothesline, etc.

Thanks!

Answer
1. Rain gear, coated nylon poncho or WP/B suit.
2. Tent, ground sheet
3. Mummy bag (rated to minimum temp expected)
4. Foam sleeping pad(s) or insulated inflatable pad (Thermarest)
5. Camp stove, utensils, knife, cups, plates, etc.
6. Cooler, full of ice and perishable food
7. Bug spray
8. Sunscreen
9. First Aid Kit
10. Flashlight, spare batteries

Ummm, where can i find a tent that can fit a 7 person family comfortably? read inside?

carter m

Like comfortably enough to camp in year round? it needs to last all four seasons. price doesnt matter. ive looked everywhere.

Answer
Cabela's makes several fine outfitter quality tents that come in all sizes: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0005884&type=pod&cmCat=cat20077_feat
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http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0005869514997a&type=product&cmCat=cchart_wll_tents
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?cmView=full&type=pod&id=0020095

As well as top quality family cabin tents:
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http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0003770514192a&type=product&cmCat=cchart_wll_tents
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0006290510012a&type=product&cmCat=cchart_wll_tents
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=search_redir&id=0003768514195a&navCount=16&podId=0003768&parentId=cat20105&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20105&hasJS=true
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