CAMPING PREP AND HAUL: WHAT WE PACK EVERY TIME WE CAMP

Just sharing what I bought before our big camping trip. Also a few of the things we never go camping without! Hope this video was helpful and you enjoyed seeing what we take! Make sure to watch our camping vlog coming up after this video! Thanks so much for watching! We love you all! XO
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[@SarraAdil]

i know this is an older video but i just had to say it, im going camping for the first time by MYSELF and the first time since my mom passed. she used to do all the planning and grocery shopping and im only 19 so this video was a huge help and i just LOVED how you Mom-ified everything! amazing tips, good ideas, and always thinking ahead.

[@23Godsangel]

Hi Sarra 👋👋, First, I am so sorry for your loss! I know your mom is super proud of you. Second, did you ever go on your solo camping trip? If so, how did you enjoy it? I love camping!! I always encourage everyone who enjoys camping to go by themselves at least 1 time. 🙂🙂 Take care.

[@debbiefletcher4781]

I kept waiting for you to say toilet paper. Over 40 years of camping has taught me to Never leave home without it. 😊

[@brendahowell5946]

Lol during this whole mess we got our tp out of the camping stuff.

[@secondtimemommy1718]

We love camping! My hubby grew up camping with his whole family and introduced it to me....it’s been 25 years! We have gone from basic tent camping to a pop up back to a bigger tent and a few years ago we bought a 42 foot trailer on a permanent site at an awesome family friendly campground complete with activities, pool, and restaurant! It was super affordable and just a little over an hour away from home! We go every weekend from April until October!! Camping has helped us create so many memories!! I can’t wait to see the vlog of your trip! ❤️

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Oh that sounds so FUN!! I would love a camper one day :)

[@maryc5421]

Camping is so much fun with family!!! Miss those days!. Have a great trip! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Redberryfarm888]

(I am more of a camper kind of gal... more comforts built-in.) Keeping the food cold and cooking it is my challenge. I have seen everything from electric skillets ( handy to have to fry eggs, pancakes, hot dogs or burgers) to crock pots to people using their oven in those huge 5th wheels (the kind that has flat screen tvs... bump outs and the works... maybe that IS their home... who knows.) Coffee maker or something to set over a flame, percolator type. Flip flops for the shower/bathroom. Ear plugs (for those car alarms accidently set off ... or the very early risers starting their cars.. and general noise in the am... ug.) A good book or two and a lounge chair. Hopefully your campsite will have some shade. Have fun!

[@tiffanyvanwinkle9985]

Thank you for this. We're going on our 1st family camping trip. As I'm watching this 3 years later I can't help but compare the prices compared to 2023 😅

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Glad it was helpful! Have a great time! We have so many wonderful memories from our camping trips.😀

[@onedayatatimewithangela1366]

We didn't camp this year, but watching this video makes me want to plan a trip.😁 I hope you all have a great time.

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Aw, you should do it! We had so much fun! :)

[@melodyeckstrom6330]

Love your camping Vlogs! We love Yahtzee!!! We use to play with my Mom and my Aunt every Sat. Night. So much fun!! Ihad a sweater Embroidered that said * Bonnie Jean The Yahtzee Queen😍 my Mom was such a hoot, i still love to play 🎲 🎲

[@cindyhenry1410]

Screen repair/tent repair kit, camp chairs, w/d40, extension cords, sewing kit, first aid kit, multitool, duct tape, rain gear, of course a flashlight!! These are just a few essentials....

[@Esperanza_3337]

Hey Arika! I love you ❤️ I really loved this video so useful, i really like how organized you are

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@aujkalenic4203]

We too are heading out next week, thanks for getting me motivated for the big haul! Hope you all have a great time!

[@U_neekliss]

We're going on our first family camping trip so this helps a lot! Thanks for sharing!

[@alicetowery4402]

Love camping! My Dad loved to fish, my Mom would drive us around the area, we did a lot of the things you talked about, brings up a lot of great memories. Enjoy your trip!

[@oviedo2912]

You have a beautiful spirit. I have those lights, store them in a clear shoe box wrapped in a T-shirt. It seems though that on every trip I have to replace two or three bulbs.

[@nicoleadderley975]

We love our camping trips and having lights around the campsite as well but we use rope lights. I found that they are so much easier to clean, store and hang than the kind of lights you showed. I love the strand that you showed but for us, they aren't the easiest to travel with for many reasons. Just thought I'd put the suggestion out there for the rope lights. Hopefully your family is still camping, gaming and making memories! ⛺😊🗻

[@DorsettDoorstep]

That’s a great idea!

[@ShaunnaDickinson]

We live camping girl! We just got a camper ln June and have just love it! This was very helpful girl!! We are definitely fall and winter campers lol 😂 Yahtzee!! I’ll play with ya! I always played with my momma as a kid and loved it! 💕💕

[@polovt9511]

This is perfect I'm the only one out of my family that has gone to camping yup you read that right. This summer I'm planning to go camping with my siblings it will be their first time camping. And I looove camping have a long list of what to do and what to eat. So this helped on ideas on what to take

[@pamelahewitt3397]

Bring some bars of Zote Soap and unwrap and place on picnic table to keep day's away!!

[@kristyrisner3406]

I'm not a camper, but the food for the camp out looks good! 😆

[@leslieadams7522]

I’ve also been trying to lose weight by cutting out sugar. Down 23 lbs so far 🎉 Thanks for the idea for recipe, sounds delicious!

[@pamelahewitt3397]

I love to camp. Too old now. But some of my best memories. Love You and Your Family.......💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thank you Pamela! :)

[@carenadill424]

We always have so much fun camping! Its the perfect excuse to disconnect from the phones and enjoy time with family and friends. Enjoy the trip!

[@DorsettDoorstep]

It definitely is! We had a wonderful "disconnected" weekend :)

[@donna4070]

Very sweet back story, I love it

[@SueSkuya-og7lg]

I NEVER go camping without a large gallon storage bag full of ice. Burns and sprains happen too often to be without it.

[@SuZeeCorNer]

I love the fans! Camping in big bear we always get attacked by ladybugs. Ouch! Those sucker bite. With the fans facing us theu dnt get near us hehehe

[@DorsettDoorstep]

I didn't know lady bugs bite!! Crazy!

[@gigieyre]

I love camping! We have a small camper (nothing fancy)! We used to go all the time. My husband doesn't enjoy camping so now that our children are grown we no longer go. Luckily for me my sister and her husband still go so I always crash their camp site and enjoy the fun. lol Have a fun trip!

[@DorsettDoorstep]

That's awesome you can still go with your sister. I do think it's more fun with the kids so I hope they will still want to go when they are grown. :)

[@christinek9011]

Just in time!!...going camping next weekend too--with extended family. Don't forget: clothes pins, folding chairs, flip flops to wear in shower. Thanks for a great video. Hope your trip is/was fun!!

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Yes! All great things to remember! Hope you had a nice trip!

[@laurastafford6217]

Hope you all have a great time❤ I love yahtzee myself.

[@kelleysisler6158]

Boy you just took me back in time, my mom and dad always had a travel trailer, we pulled out trailer from Ohio to Myrtle Beach SC, our camp site was right across the street from the ocean, it was a dream! And when they got older they parked it permeant at a camp ground. Ohhhhh the memories. Have a fun and safe trip.

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Sounds like wonderful memories :)

[@joycewetherington2744]

Arika, I have never been camping but you make it sound like so much fun! I loved you sharing your first camping trip and how special it was to you. That is priceless. It's the little things that matter. Glad you have carried on the camping vacations through the years. I am looking forward to you sharing this camping trip with us...your followers! Have fun...and try to relax. You're always cleaning and cooking. Love and blessings!

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thank you Joyce :) We had a wonderful time! :)

[@lindaisbell6520]

My camp ground is quality in. Lol no bugs! My mother in law was the best camper . She would cut and season potatoes put them in tin foil and just throw them on the grill so her breakfast was like going to Dennys. I hope yall have a blast. Happy mini vacation!

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Sounds amazing! I need to learn some good campfire recipes. :)

[@lindaisbell6520]

@@DorsettDoorstep I will send u some of hers

[@aporosalevaci6102]

I do camping but it's school camping

[@susannekelley2119]

Hi Arika ~ We were "Campers" wen our kids were growing up too. Wat FUN! & some of our most SPECIAL memories. Hava GREAT TIME & TFS 📵! 🏊☀🎽 🚣 🚲 🔥

[@jenniferfrancisco3754]

Beautiful video! Thank you

[@Thehappyhomemaker]

Thanks for all the ideas ❤

[@joshuahepner9637]

Thanks for the video. Camping was my childhood as well we love it.

[@kayliiika]

I always bring UNO!

[@jessicachaidez9338]

I love the story of the first camping trip with you and your husband.

[@rocioaparicio-ix8qk]

I do Smores when I 🏕

[@margaretsmutz2207]

U could use push lights from the dollar tree work great

[@silby77]

Love this video! We go family camping multiple times a year as well and have been for years. I came across your channel because our first trip of the season is this coming weekend and I am geeking out about it...binge watching family camp videos is helping me to subdue my excitement lol. Thanks for sharing about your camping experiences...camping is very sentimental to me as well. Our family can never afford a big luxury vacation either and camping is perfect for vacationing on a budget. We usually camp for at least three nights because I agree that it is so much work to set up camp just to break it down the next day. I agree Pringles are a great camp snack since the can protects them and we always bring them. Have you ever made walking tacos while camping? A walking taco is where you put your taco meat and favorite taco ingredients into a small bag of Fritos so you can literally walk around with it! So easy to make and not much to clean up! One thing I cannot do without while camping is my cast iron skillets, single burner butane camp stove, and my coffee. I used to use a French press, but those grounds are messy. So now we have a coffee pour over and we love it!! I definitely want some of those hanging lights. Other than that, our camp bins seem very similar. The games we bring are UNO, Jenga, checkers, and Apples to Apples. It is so nice to have the family be out in nature and off of phones, tablets, and computers. Next, I'm going to find your camping vlog! Happy camping!!!

[@DorsettDoorstep]

I got some great ideas from you!😀some of our very favorite memories are from our family camping trips. ❤️Thanks so much for watching!

[@dorenenagy564]

I hope you have a great trip camping. Thanks for all the tips.

[@CDN1975]

I hate camping more than words can say. Your camping snacks look great though :). Have fun!

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Haha! It's not for everyone! :)

[@linnis]

Great video, wishing you all a great time camping 💕

[@myreallife1226]

Where do you like to camp?

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Mostly state parks. They are cheap and very nicely kept! :)

[@matz0rz4o8]

I like how she has a reason for everything

[@LalalalalaLauren75]

I grew up going camping a lot and I’m trying to get my family out camping more. I’ve got a toddler and a baby so it’s a big ordeal to take these dudes anywhere haha

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Oh yes I remember those days! Don't worry, they'll grow up faster than you think and you'll have many fun times ahead! :)

[@nkstrucking]

i noticed you didn't have any water. must be where your going. i have noticed that i and my family go through a lot of water. mostly for washing up.

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Yes we had water there, but we do definitely also pack drinking water.

[@cherylrawn3771]

we are also going camping enjoy we love it too

[@VanillaCanela]

Have a wonderful time xx

[@beccaknerr5871]

You are my new best friend! I LOVE Clue! Games are a must for my family and even though my man has a bad back you better believe we are in a tent! ⛺

[@DorsettDoorstep]

LOL, yes! Board games are the best! And we love tent camping. Wonderful memories!😍

[@beccaknerr5871]

@@DorsettDoorstep I live in Washington and despite the distance I want the go to that camp ground now!

[@pamelahewitt3397]

Have Fun!!!!🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@nicholasmeacham3735]

Thank you that gave me and my family so many ideas

[@DorsettDoorstep]

So glad to hear that!😀👏🏻

[@Esperanza_3337]

Remember me? From Lebanon 🇱🇧

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Yes, of course! :)

[@beckythomas4147]

I love how she's so strict on what her kids eat tf let them eat foods food