CAMPING PACKING LIST - FAMILY TENT CAMPING - CAMPING HACKS AND TIPS - CAMPING WITH KIDS - ORGANIZE

Follow along with me as I show you all of our camping gear & how we organize it!
This video goes through our camping supplies, how we organize our totes and what we use on every trip. Check out the links below to some of our favorite items!
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[@brendahowell5946]

Glow in dark duct tape is helpful for tent poles or marking things you may trip over in the dark

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Oh good idea!!

[@ollvebranch]

A shower cap for covering plated food is a great idea! 😊

[@MilesFromMissouri]

It really is!

[@karenrich9092]

I'm not a camper anymore, but we would have large 18 gallon totes for each person for their "suitcase". This was easier to pack because they were the same size and stack-able in the van. Van camping is so different from anything else. Our usual trips were a week at least, so the meat went in the red ice chest and produce went in the brown ice chest. Finally, we had a pack last bag, which included my husband's medication, my purse-backpack, and jackets along with any special toy the little ones had. Your concept of categorizing your equipment in totes is WONDERFUL! It's just that it happened about 15 years too late for us. But, I'm sure there's always someone who will love and use your info.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you so much for your kind review! And thank you for your tips - that all sounds amazing!

[@smadar3873]

Thanks for making your list public! I've been building my own list but love to compare to see if I missed anything.

[@Homeschool.in.Paradise]

Wow!! So we’ll organized! 😊I love seeing what other families are using! I just came back from a family camping trip! 🏕🥰

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching! I’m so glad you loved it!

[@MayflowerAndMayhem]

❤️❤️❤️ That's the problem with being weekend warriors having to pack and unpack. 🤦‍♀️ I love these tips

[@MyMintLife]

Love the idea of bringing all the little condiment packets with you, and I can't believe you got those blankets for $8!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you! Every time we go to McD’s we snag some sauce! And I know - I was so excited to find the blanket for that price! A steal!

[@silby77]

Just be careful with them in the summer...the heat can cause them to swell and explode.

[@wizzywyld1140]

I love the separate tote system you have set up. Very useful for planning. Got some great ideas for my future trip coming up. :)

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

[@nikkipare2485]

This was so helpful. Thank you! I appreciate the lists as well. I was able to make a copy and add my own stuff to it/edit. I am very grateful. You have a new subscriber for sure.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching. I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@timothey_sullivan]

Great video! We also have inventory lists in sheet protectors :) glad to know we are not alone 🤪

[@singerjo5791]

I added some things to my list!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Yay! Thanks for watching!

[@playbassken]

Totes are a lifesaver when it comes to organizing your camping gear. Especially the lists for each container. That's a must. We have ours setup quite similar to yours with a kitchen tote, one for the picnic area, one for the tent and another for our lights, batteries, etc... Well done!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you so much!!

[@walterhughes5765]

Also zip ties work great

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Smart!

[@annierose9168]

Wow! Thank you! Will be gathering items during winter so we are ready to go in spring!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Have fun!!

[@lindahh798]

Awesome video!!! Love the totes & bins to be & stayed organized with true items making life so much easier!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️

[@ladybugandlore]

✨️This was soooooo helpful!! My boyfriend and I are going on our first camping 🏕 trip together tomorrow in NC. I was a little rusty on packing for my trip but I'm glad I found your video to help me start packing! Thanks again! 🐞

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Hi! Thank you so much for watching! I’m so glad our video helped you prepare for your trip! I hope you have a wonderful time!

[@honeyturtle]

This is awesome! Gonna have to watch it 10 more times and take notes.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching!!! 😌

[@christinateresabrown]

I love how organized you are! Thank you!

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

An inventory list in each box. I should explain: I code my boxes (for months long expeditions) with a Letter like A1, A2,A3, for art supplies, K1,K2,for kitchen, F for food, etcetera, then I have a boxes-as-packed master inventory list with those codes, with a column for to buy, another for in-its-box, and one more for packed in the vehicle- the latter only applies to the box or unbox-able items. Then I keep the box inventory sheets out separately in the vehicle to easily locate the desired box. These boxes are small totes so are within my lifting limits. On the off-season, an inventory sheet, accurate of what is actually there, sits in the box. In the spring it’s quick and easy to add missing items to a shopping list, and repack for the new season. My master box inventory list is very long. But I won’t need to remake it every year. Just have to note anything I move from one box to another.

[@indoorsyren3955]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@gabriellequilliam6911]

This is the most helpful camping prep video! Thank you so much

[@MilesFromMissouri]

So glad you liked it, thank you for watching!!

[@68hilaire]

Great organizing for your camping gear… I love using Turkish towels. They fold down really small and don’t take up much room at all

[@MilesFromMissouri]

I will have to check those out - thank you!

[@o2bnov0307]

Thank you for sharing your packing lists.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@heyitsmisseva]

super helpful! i have been planning to create the same system in my head but couldn’t exactly make it happen.. appreciate you sharing this!

[@quettabess]

Sooooooo helpful!!!!!!!!!!

[@rhaessunshine7279]

Great job, List quite helpful. THANK YOU BIGTIME !!!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@inkspillreads]

A MUCH NEEDED video, that’s for sure. Thank you for making this video.:)

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you - so glad you enjoyed it!

[@kristinabuck2939]

Thanks so much for the Camping list. Really needed this list this is our 1st time going camping as a family. Thank you for taking the time To give this information.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching - I’m glad it helped!!! 😊

[@carlydoehler2291]

Very helpful, thank you for making this!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!

[@mishka1318]

Amazing and super organised!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you! 😊

[@rosskilpatrick934]

I picked up lots of wonderful tips from your video. Thank you.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@rolo_pabbs]

Very useful and informative. Camping in two and your tips will come handy. Thanks! 🤙🏾

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thanks for watching!

[@SarahSmith-mw1nz]

I absolutely love this video!! This is super helpful!!!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful ☺️

[@tonyawilliams150]

Love your video so very informative keep making those great videos your awesome.

[@irunihikeicamp-jacquelinej8673]

Some really great tips, I’ll be using a lot of these tips going forward

[@MilesFromMissouri]

I’m so glad our video helped you! 🙂

[@sabrinazinga9662]

This is excellent! Thanks for sharing!!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching! So glad you liked it!

[@fondatruelove2330]

This video is excellent 👍

[@johnerwinperia9175]

This video is so informative dear. Thanks, we love camping too. 🇨🇦

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching!!

[@easylife50]

you're a genius!!!! i took notes and will be better organized from now on.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thanks for watching - so glad to hear it was helpful!

[@oviedo2912]

Lots of good ideas

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you! :)

[@henrymaitre4506]

Great job! Enjoy!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thanks for watching!

[@shariburns6263]

I love the fast food condiment idea. And you're right, they make a horrible mess when they get split open accidentally.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Haha yes, yes they do!

[@farzin2448]

Best real camping tips video.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@awilson8521]

This is exactly what I was hoping for!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Awe I’m so glad! Thank you for watching!!

[@pursuit2hairhappines]

Very helpful! We just returned yesterday from our trip…wish I saw this before we left but I’ll use it before unpacking to be prepared for next year.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

I'm so glad this video helped you - I hope you had a great trip!

[@kortniratliff8321]

This is the most informative video on KZbin. Thank you so much!!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Awe thank you!!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@kmarie1351]

This is so useful! Thanks for posting it!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful!

[@cherannretiredgran68]

Thank you so much for posting this video video. I've never really been camping but a handful of times. I have been to and packed maybe 2 totes for picnics. So anyway I am looking to try to try to convert my Mini Van into an Overnighter /CamperVan. And maybe start checking off my bucketlist trips. So many of these tips should come in handy.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching - I’m so glad you found it helpful!! That sounds AMAZING - I hope you make loads of memories exploring!! ❤️

[@anthonycastillo7859]

Thank you ma'am for helping me organize my trip, very helpful

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching! So happy it was helpful! Have a great trip!

[@kmcbride2988]

Thanks for the video. Great suggestions

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ASingleVoice84]

I found if you fold and then roll your towels and sheets ext into logs then seriously take way less room in your bins❤

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Smart! Thank you for sharing!

[@TM-qu1in]

Super helpful thank you!! ❤

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

Wonderful, where’s your matches, water shoes, and camp cookbook? Lol.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you! We have water shoes in the kids bags usually, but we don’t take a cookbook or matches lol. Do you have a cookbook you recommend?

[@mary-katemeier7130]

Thank you for making this video. My husband and I are packing to go camping, your video has helped me figure out the best way to pack and organize. We love #KYD too, so cool that you gave them a shout out 😎 please keep making these types of videos.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

So glad you enjoyed - thank you!

[@YY-jv4uu]

Legend this helped me so much! Thank you for making this video!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Glad it helped!

[@nicoleoshea-holohan2743]

Great video. Thanks for making your list public. I downloaded it. You seem like a fabulous mom!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@theQueenoftheroadPinki]

One of the best I've seen yet

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you so much for watching - we’re glad you enjoyed it!

[@tlcoucke]

Very good. Thanks

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching!

[@ayandalekhuleni]

Excellent video. Thank u so much

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching!! So glad to hear you found it helpful! ☺️

[@latonyawilliams2891]

Thank you

[@cannaisseurshartshorne3044]

i love this !!!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching! 🙃

[@meganmorson7657]

awesome video! thanks so much

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching - we’re so glad you enjoyed it!

[@rlb209]

You are very organized but wow you bring your whole house camping.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Haha - that is very true!

[@szusieypb]

Luv ur tips!!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you!

[@AlexandriaCoplan]

Very helpful! You’ve done a great job on this content !

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Glad it was helpful!

[@terryedwards2830]

Thanks for this list!! Your knowledge is appreciated!! I'll bet you are a Virgo.. like my mother and both of my sisters! Super Organized!!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you so much for watching - we appreciate you!

[@karenvinti3217]

To save some space, try Turkish towels. They are amazing. They pack very small, super absorbent and dry quickly. Thanks for sharing your lists.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

We just bought some of those & we do love them!!! Thank you for the recommendation & thanks for watching!! 🙃

[@squeakymcdoodle]

All I have to say is bless your heart!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thanks!

[@jimneice2644]

thanks for the tips

[@MilesFromMissouri]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!!

[@sarahmitchell9366]

So many good ideas here. I use totes for our camping too, but I like how you have smaller totes in them. A lighting tote is probably a good idea, I might try a couple of those dollar tree solar stakes.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you so much for watching! We love the solar stakes because we don't have to remember batteries for them! Haha!

[@silby77]

The solar lights are great! We have them for camping to put by the guy lines of the tent to prevent tripping over them at night. Glow sticks from the Dollar Tree work for this as well.

[@ericaterrones16]

Doller tree puzzles are also good activity while camping!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Yes they’ve come in handy many times!

[@sarahschreffler5407]

When we travel TExas-->Arizona, I find those Mexican blankets on the side of the road at the touristy places

[@MilesFromMissouri]

I’ll have to look when we head that way!

[@marie3919]

Just came across your video and thank you so much, we went to Sams Club in Lake Charles Louisiana and bought the same tote

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Awesome, you’ll love them!! Thank you for watching!

[@_chrisflix]

What size are the totes

[@MilesFromMissouri]

@@_chrisflix I believe these are the 27 gallon size!

[@bigeasy5881]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thanks for watching!

[@darlenedavis8690]

I know this video is 2 years old, however, I just discovered this video. One suggestion I would make - invest in some Turkish towels. This past summer, I replaced our regular beach towels with Turkish towels. Even though they're thinner than beach towels, they are very absorbent. Being thinner, they take up less room and dry quicker than a regular beach towel. I was really really glad that I swapped out our beach towels for Turkish towels. You could probably save a lot of room in your tote by doing this. They are more expensive than regular beach towels but I just bought a couple at a time and looked at it as an investment. The solar lights are a great idea. Would never have thought to take those.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching! We do have Turkish towels now & you’re right - they’re the best!

[@aileenleung728]

helpful vid! reminder to add link for the heater/fan please! Thanks :)

[@chanelles2836]

Now this is the type of mama I can relate to

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching!! 🥰

[@aimeeernest3038]

An OXO coffee dripper works great for no electricity! I actually use it daily for my morning coffee. You just pour hot water over it.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Ohhh good idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@betsygodwin8938]

You are SOOO ORGANIZED! And you guys must have such a blast when you go camping!!! Thank you for sharing! Question about using a heater- I do tent camping. Do you use an extension cord connected to the heater?(otherwise I am wondering how you could use it in the tent). thank you so much!!!!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Awe thank you for your words of support & for watching! We do use a heavy duty outdoor extension cord from the electric box into the tent. I believe it’s a Christmas light cord, actually!! Happy Camping!

[@jentipman6678]

Hi! Can you please tell me the brand of your fan/heater? Thanks

[@WhereWeWild]

Good stuff! 👏🏽😃 Hahaha we did a camping hacks video a couple months ago and one of em we recommended those exact same bins! 😂 Absolute must have! Makes it so much easier! 🤙🏽

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Yes! They are so sturdy & the perfect size! Thanks for watching!!

[@realitynineteen]

What size are these bins? I live in California we don't have Sam's Club.

[@WhereWeWild]

@@realitynineteen 27 Gallon. Home Depot. 14$ 😊🤙🏽

[@realitynineteen]

@@WhereWeWild Thank you so much!!!🙌❤️ We just went camping at beginning of August and 4 people in a 2500 RAM Power Wagon you would think it all would just fit! My poor daughter couldn't even put her feet on the floor because the floor had stuff there! We need to organize!!! 👋

[@WhereWeWild]

@@realitynineteen No prob! 😊

[@morganarmstrong5478]

Great video! How do you pack up all of your kitchen stuff?

[@MilesFromMissouri]

I’ve had a request for a cooler packing video, keep your eyes out - I’ll be sharing soon!

[@r.b.johnson5269]

Thank you, nice lady. I'm going to try your method. #campinggoals

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Yay! So glad this was helpful - thank you for watching!

[@3XsthaLady]

Hi there! You provided a LOT of great tips and tricks that I will be implementing. Forgive me if I missed it but what size were each of the 4 big totes? Thanks for this video

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you so much for watching!! The totes are 27Gal from Sams Club 🙂

[@electronlegacy9051]

We are always looking for ways to save space, so my partner has recently come up with the idea of laying blankets flat down in the boot then pack everything in as normal. We have tried boxes and compression bags but they always end up far too bulky lol .

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Oh this is a good idea too!

[@brendahowell5946]

You can go to Goodwill and get large rugs to put underneath your beds or use to set on in tent

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Oh good idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@brendahowell5946]

Your welcome sometimes we find cheap ones at the Dollar Tree and keep them for mud then just throw them away

[@annconley9520]

Great video. The sams totes are great. Where do you keep cooking supplies and what kind of stove do you use. Do you keep tent in original bag? I can never get it back.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Hello! Thank you so much for watching!! We use a Blackstone Griddle for our stove, and keep the spatulas & tongs that go with it inside the griddle itself. We do keep the tent in the original bag for now. We fight it, but so far it has fit lol!

[@parkerswaxmuseum3746]

family totes: %34 chips tote: %56 sterotype: %100

[@brendahowell5946]

Thanks! Please tell me their a secret to keep bugs away lol! Does any sleeping bags really work. Hate carrying so many blankets! Sound machines are awesome!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

For bugs we use LOTS of citronella, and put bug bands on the kids & dog. Honestly we’ve never slept in a sleeping bag!

[@alexisburton9104]

Where did you get that heat fan from?

[@MrKam-jt6hm]

Great video. Sorry for the silly question- do the string lights attract bugs?

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Thank you for watching! And no such thing as a silly question! So far we have not had an issue with bugs being drawn to the lights. We usually have a fire going too, and I think the smoke keeps them away.

[@danielarodriguez3352]

I really want to know the name of the brand of that a heater I need it !!! can you please post the link?

[@honeyturtle]

You mentioned something about showerhouse lanyards? Is there a video for that?

[@MilesFromMissouri]

I do not!! A quick rundown of the lanyards: I purchased $1 lanyards from Dollar Tree, and ordered some travel size soap bottles with carabiners from Amazon. I filled them with body wash, shampoo & conditioner & clipped them into the lanyards. It’s that easy! I also made sure to get different colors so they didn’t get mixed up, and added some $1 scrubbies to the lanyards as well! amzn.to/3FuVeEf

[@JLBrewer91]

I’m not seeing the link for the heater/fan. Am I missing it? Love the ideas!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

I couldn’t find a link for the fan, I’m sorry!

[@Arrietta1977]

What is the name, company and model number of the heater?

[@kathrynbullard6314]

link for fan, please! also, do you have cooking supplies? thanks!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

We can’t find the link for the fan unfortunately, because we live that thing! And we have a few spatulas we keep with the Blackstone - but other than that & foil pans we don’t use much!

[@sakura851]

would those strings lights work under a Canopy for camping or are they to long to fit under there and how many gallons is the black and yellow totes I am thinking about getting some

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching!! The totes I believe are 27Gal size. The string lights would totally work! I would suggest LED & plastic bulbs if you’re going to add to a canopy to avoid them getting hot 😊

[@lanetteprice7508]

When me sons was home I had some like this and every thing was keep in the basement in one place. As a single mother i would not tell my sons when we would be going camping if I could help it. At night I would load the cooler and have all the camping stuff done and tell my sons you have 15 minutes to get everything in place in the car and your things One time they didn't have it done now i would put tne bikes on after. It avoids them saying things over n over.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

This is amazing! Love the story!

[@MilesFromMissouri]

This is amazing! Love the story!

[@anstimp]

I am making a list so that people with small vehicles can go camping w/o having to have a lot of these chunky items. This many totes isn't needed.

[@MilesFromMissouri]

That is a great idea! We upgraded from a Jeep Renegade (which left zero room after we added 2 kids & a dog haha) to our truck just for camping & travel. Not everyone will need the same items, but I hope my video helps with ideas! Thanks for watching - we appreciate YOU!

[@gracegoetten9456]

Where do you plug the heater? Do you have a generator?

[@MilesFromMissouri]

Hey Grace! We always tent camped on electric sites, so we could use an extension cord from the stand to our tent ☺️

[@ronfletcher8969]

thanks ::))