Random Tips and Hints
Microfiber towels (the ones for auto detailing) absorb a lot, pack small and dry fast. VERY handy if it rains.
Speaking of towels… having a clothesline on the campsite is great, but take the stuff in at night. Dew, fog and passing showers can leave your towels soaked (trust me on this - I learned that lesson the hard way!)
Line a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil with some parchment. Place a serving of meat and veggies and season. Wrap it up and cook it in the coals. Do the prep work and home and the clean up is as easy as tossing out the wrapping (which can double as a plate!).
Pack each outfit in its own large Ziploc. Be sure to label the bag with the person’s name. This help organize the packing and the bag. This also prevents dirty clothes from getting the clean cloths dirty before they are even worn. Have the kids help pick out their own clothes.
Use plastic tubs - one for food and kitchen stuff. Another for campfire tools, kindling and fire starters. Maybe one for the beach too…
Limit the kids’ toys or stuffies to one or two “musts”. toys can be left at home, but a deck of cards or a board game can come in handy. Video games etc. might be great for the car ride, but lock them in the car for the duration of the trip.
Microfiber towels (the ones for auto detailing) absorb a lot, pack small and dry fast. VERY handy if it rains.
Speaking of towels… having a clothesline on the campsite is great, but take the stuff in at night. Dew, fog and passing showers can leave your towels soaked (trust me on this - I learned that lesson the hard way!)
Line a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil with some parchment. Place a serving of meat and veggies and season. Wrap it up and cook it in the coals. Do the prep work and home and the clean up is as easy as tossing out the wrapping (which can double as a plate!).
Pack each outfit in its own large Ziploc. Be sure to label the bag with the person’s name. This help organize the packing and the bag. This also prevents dirty clothes from getting the clean cloths dirty before they are even worn. Have the kids help pick out their own clothes.
Use plastic tubs - one for food and kitchen stuff. Another for campfire tools, kindling and fire starters. Maybe one for the beach too…
Limit the kids’ toys or stuffies to one or two “musts”. toys can be left at home, but a deck of cards or a board game can come in handy. Video games etc. might be great for the car ride, but lock them in the car for the duration of the trip.
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