As the word “vacation” floats around in the air, it can be overwhelming to decide what to pack, especially on camping trips. With limited space and a big group, it is best to stick to necessities and only pack what is needed to get by. Start with the essentials.

CLOTHES:

• One shirt for each day
• Four pairs of shorts
• One pair of jeans and sweatpants
• Two hoodies
• One swimsuit
• Plenty of undergarments (underwear, bras, socks)
• Goggles (optional, but helpful for underwater exploring)
• Two pairs of pajamas (one set of warm and one set of cool jammies)
• One rain jacket
• One button down top
• One tank top
• One pair of flip flops
• One pair of gym shoes
• Sunglasses

TOILETRIES:

• One towel
• Travel size shampoo and conditioner
• Body wash
• Razors
• Deodorant
• Hairpins and elastics
• Sunscreen
• Bandaids
• Toothpaste, toothbrush, and floss

EXTRAS:

• Book or journal
• Pillow and sleeping bag
• Flashlight
• Phone and charger (doubles as a camera)
• Pencils
• Backpack

FOOD:

• Granola bars
• Two refillable water bottles
• Quick snacks

Junior Ashley Furlan has lots of camp experience through Girl Scouts and recommends a variety of supplies for a quick trip.

“”I typically bring a sleeping bag, clothes, water, fire starters and a first aid kit,” Furlan said. “Also, I pack foods that are really easy to make.”

Junior Kyle Boudreau packs lighter and focus on the fun aspect of packing.

“I would bring a football to play catch with,” Boudreau said.

For a free printable packing list, visit this website. Have a wonderful trip!