Hiking With Kids: Family Hike Scavenger Hunt
Our family loves to hike. We’re so fortunate to live in Greenville, SC, which is just a stone’s throw from some amazing hiking trails along and near the Foothill Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway.
We started to take our two boys hiking when they were small – I think our youngest was three when we started just exploring some easy mile-long footpaths. We’ve branched out and tackled some bigger ones since then – the longest being a 7.2 mile (roundtrip) to the summit of Table Rock, SC.
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Weekend Trip RV and Travel Trailer Camping Packing List (with FREE printable!)
When we first started camping in our travel trailer, I scoured Pinterest for all kinds of packing lists to help us get started on our journeys. I’m a planner – always have been and probably always will be – and I wanted to make sure we were completely, 100% prepared for any eventuality.
| The result? A lot of purchased gear we’ve never used, and a lot of extra Shopping expenses.
So I created a packing list for those of us who like to camp for long weekends, who don’t need to pack everything and the kitchen sink. (Some of these items you might even leave in your travel trailer for your next trip). This list would also work well for tent camping, too.
I included this list as a FREE printable below so you can print it out and check it off the next time you’re planning your weekend get away!
Weekend Trip RV & Travel Trailer Camping Packing List
Kitchen
Paper towels
Plates
Utensils
Spatula
Dish soap/hand soap
Cooking spray
Potholder
Tongs
Coffee maker
Aluminum Foil
Outdoor
Camp chairs
Speaker (for tunes)
Campfire starters
S’mores sticks
Firewood
Lighter
Bug spray
Flashlight
Linens
Bath towels/wash cloths
Hand towel
Beach towels (seasonal)
Bedding
Sheets/blankets
Sleeping bags
Pillows
Other
First Aid Kit/Medicines
Deck of cards, games
Rain jackets
Auxillary cord for speaker
Fishing equipment
Hiking boots/sneakers
Small tool box
Rope
Bungee cords
Sunscreen/Hats
Phone chargers
Batteries
Duct tape
Pocket knife
Books
Pack a bag with your clothes and toiletries, and fill your cooler with your food and beverages for the weekend and off you go! I hope you enjoy this pared down weekend packing list for RV, travel trailer and tent camping.
Download the FREE RV Weekend Camping Packing List here!
Or Pin this packing list on Pinterest so you can save it for another time!
Happy camping!Camp Site Review: Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort
We just returned home from our Spring Break trip to Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort, on Hilton Head Island, S.C.
This was our first time at the resort, and I can say without reservation, it currently holds the top-ranked places we’ve glamped so far. Continue reading “Camp Site Review: Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort”
Guest post: Nature
{Editor’s note: our 8 year-old son wanted to write his very own blog post! The following is his post for you to enjoy!)
thats a red wood tree.
this is me holding wood.
Our first Family Glamping trip, and how Good Samaritans saved the day
After months of planning, researching, test driving, dreaming and more, we FINALLY got a chance to take our new Coachmen Apex Nano bhs193 camper on its maiden overnight voyage.
To keep things as simple as possible (considering this was our first time ever doing this), we chose a state park close to home, and close to civilization. Luckily, Paris Mountain State Park in our hometown of Greenville, SC, fit the bill.
We selected site #36 – which had a slight grade to it, but was mostly flat — good for our first time trying to get the camper level. But before we jump into how much fun we had camping, we should back up and share what we learned before we ever rolled into the campsite. Continue reading “Our first Family Glamping trip, and how Good Samaritans saved the day”
Happy 8th Birthday to our Youngest Family Glamper!
Happy birthday to the youngest in our Family Glamper crew. Our little guy turns 8 today – which is so hard to believe! It’s true what they say, “The days are long, but the years are short.”
This guy is full of life, overflowing with love of adventure. I pray he always keeps that as he grows.
In honor of his birthday, I “interviewed” him on what he likes most about camping, hiking and adventuring. Here’s what he had to say:
How old are you today? 8
Where is your favorite place to hike? Table Rock State Park
Why is that your favorite? “Because I was so happy when I made it up to the top of Table Rock. You could see out so far!”
What’s your favorite camping food? Potato chips
What is your favorite thing about hiking and camping? “Going around nature, and climbing! Climbing is my favorite.”
If you could travel anywhere to hike, where would you go? The Himalayas (interesting choice, we thought!)
What are you most looking forward to when we get our new travel trailer? Sleeping in the bunk beds!
What do you want to be when you grow up? “A person that digs up dinosaurs and looks at their bones.” (aka – an archeologist)
What is your favorite memory of one of our past camping trips? Eating dinner in the car when it poured down rain. (Please note: this was NOT mom’s favorite memory!).
What tip would you give other kids who want to hike and camp?
He said, “Encourage yourself to hike more, even when your legs are tired, because if you keep going, you will see something beautiful at the top.”
No truer words spoken, son. We wish you the happiest of birthdays, and can’t wait to see what the next year of adventure holds for you!
