Packing list for camping holidays with children

Are you planning a camping holiday with your children? It's a great opportunity to experience unforgettable moments together in close contact with nature. But with all the «Mummyyyyy!», «Daddyyyyy!» and «I can't find my XY...», it's easy to forget something. To make your travel preparations easier, we have put together the ultimate packing list for you. From practical outdoor equipment to child-friendly games – you will find everything you need for a camping holiday with children in the Bernese Oberland.

Compiled by camping parents and helpful campsite managers. Seriously! 🙃

Things to pack:

Documents

Passport or ID
Insurance card
Vaccination card
Any allergy pass
Important phone numbers
Medication & health
First-aid kit (incl. plasters, disinfectant)
Sun protection & sun protection clothing
Mosquito repellent
Anti-itch gel

Sleeping

Children's tent
groundsheet
sleeping mat
air mattress
air pump
sleeping bag
pillow
favourite cuddly toy
LED night light (incl. charging cable)

Clothing

light sandals
bathing slippers
sturdy shoes with a profile for hiking
functional underwear
tracksuit
fleece jacket or hoodie
rain jacket
rain trousers
Wellington boots
Swimsuit/trunks & buoyancy aids
Bath towel or poncho
In winter: ski clothing (ski suit, gloves, scarf or loop-scarf, socks, helmet, goggles, functional underwear)
Headgear
Sunglasses
Everyday clothing (depending on the season)

Accessories

In winter: ski clothing & accessories
Backpack & water bottle
Snack boxes
Multitool
Mosquito repellent / mosquito net
Torch / head torch
Walkie-talkie or baby monitor
Binoculars
Clothes line & pegs
Waterproof bags
Lighter
Pocket knife

Entertainment

Outdoor games (e.g. badminton, boccia, rings, ball, frisbee)
Rainy day games (e.g. card games, painting equipment, family games)
Books
Adapter for consumer electronics