What to Bring for a Family Camping Week

A family camping week needs more than tents and sleeping bags. You will also need shared cooking equipment, coolers, tableware, lighting, chargers and simple outdoor games. Use the quantities on your plan to divide supplies between families before departure, rather than discovering missing items at the campsite. Check gas, batteries and power banks before loading the cars, and keep food portions, drinks and dietary requirements matched to the final registration list.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Family Tentsqty 8
Folding tablesqty 4
Folding chairsqty 20
Picnic blanketqty 4
Air mattressesqty 20
Sleeping matsqty 20
Sleeping bagsqty 20
Cushionsqty 20
Tarpqty 3

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 24
Reusable bowlsqty 24
Reusable cupsqty 30
Cutlery setsqty 24
Serving spoonsqty 6

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 2
Cooking potsqty 4
Frying pansqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4
Storage cratesqty 10

Equipment

Gas cylindersqty 8
Power banksqty 6

Lighting

LED lanternsqty 8
Headlampsqty 12
String lightsqty 3

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 2
Frisbeesqty 3
Badminton setsqty 2
Skipping ropesqty 4
Gamesqty 8

Decorations

Buntingqty 4
Name badgesqty 24

Cleaning

Dishpanqty 2
Dish brushesqty 3
Reusable clothsqty 12
Hand broomsqty 2
Trash binsqty 4
First aid kitsqty 2
Fire extinguishersqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Whole wheat bread - 14 loaves
- Bread rolls - 60 pieces
- Croissants - 30 pieces
- Tortilla wraps - 60 pieces
- Oatmeal - 3 kilo
- Muesli - 3 kilos
- Cornflakes - 2 kilo
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Strawberry jam - 3 jars
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 2 packs
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Boiled ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Bacon - 2 kilos
- Yogurt - 10 liters
- Milk - 20 liters
- Coffee - 2 kilos
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Cocoa powder - 2 packs
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 10 packs
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Sparkling water - 8 bottles
- Limona syrup - 4 bottles
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilos
- Bell peppers - 20 pieces
- Carrots - 4 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Potatoes - 10 kilos
- Rice - 5 kilo
- Pasta - 5 kilos
- Pasta sauce - 10 jars
- Canned beans - 12 cans
- Corn - 12 cans
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Chicken breast - 5 kilos
- Vegetarian burgers - 24 pieces
- Hot dogs - 30 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 30 pieces
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Onions - 4 kilos
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Curry powder - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 jars
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Popcorn - 2 kilo
- Marshmallows - 4 bags
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Chocolate bars - 30 pieces
- Ice - 10 boxes
- Diet-friendly products - as needed
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 60 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 3 rolls
- Cling film - 3 rolls
- Sandwich bags - 2 boxes
- Toothpicks - 1 pack

Tips

Plan shared equipment by group, not by household: count one place setting for every participant, then add 10% extra plates, bowls, cups and cutlery for dropped or dirty items.
Pack food in meal-sized portions before leaving. This makes it easier to fill the coolers, serve dinner for the registered group and keep dietary-requirement meals separate.
Test every gas burner, lantern and headlamp at least 2 days before departure. Check that gas cylinders are full and charge power banks before the cars are loaded.
Bring lighting for both the common area and individual movement after dark: string lights or LED lanterns for shared spaces, plus one headlamp per person who may walk away from camp.
Do not leave sleeping comfort until the last evening. Count one sleeping bag, pillow and sleeping surface per person, and check that every airbed has a working pump or inflation method.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a family camping week?: Plan for sleeping gear, cooking equipment, coolers, reusable tableware, lighting, power banks and shared outdoor games. For food and drinks, use the registered number of people and add around 10% extra for snacks, spills and unexpected guests.
How many plates, cups and cutlery sets do I need for camping?: Buy or pack one complete reusable place setting per participant, including a plate, bowl, cup and cutlery set. Add at least 10% extra, so a group of 20 needs 22 of each shared item where possible.
How much food and drink should I take camping for a week?: Build the shopping list from the meal plan and the final registration count, including dietary requirements. For the arrival period, allow 2 to 3 drinks per person for the first hour and keep extra water available throughout the day.
When should I check my camping shopping list?: Do a full equipment and shopping-list check 2 days before departure, then check coolers, food portions and charged power banks again on the loading day. This leaves time to replace missing gas, batteries or sleeping equipment.

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