Camping trip with toddler - gearing up

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Aug 101 min read

Taking my 2 year old and 5 year old camping for the first time next month. Got a family tent and sleeping bags but not sure what else I'm missing. Should I bring the full stroller or just a carrier? What about bathroom stuff at a campground with little kids? Also planning to do some easy hiking trails near the site. Any gear recommendations or stuff you wish you'd brought on your first camping trip with young kids?

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VVincentRegularAug 12

Did the same thing last summer with my 2yo and 4yo. Pro tip: bring way more diapers than you think you need and pack some 'emergency entertainment' - small toys, books, stuff to keep them busy if weather gets bad. Your 5yo will have the time of his life though.

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SSteveRegularAug 12

Oh man, camping with a 2 year old is an adventure. Get a good tent but honestly the real game changer is accepting that bedtime is going to be chaos. We just let our youngest stay up later when we're out because fighting it in a tent is worse.

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RRyan M.RegularAug 11

We're planning our first camping trip too but with toddlers it feels kind of terrifying honestly. Are you doing it at a campground or real camping? And how many nights are you thinking?

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