Going camping is always a fun activity, whether it’s a family trip or at a summer camp with friends. It also makes an excellent time to put together a care package with all the most important items to make Camping as exciting and comfortable as possible.
It’s easy to get stuck when one has to decide on the right items to take to camp and what items to avoid, but considering the receiver’s likes, needs, and preferences, as well as keeping in mind that Camping can quickly become stressful when you go unprepared usually helps.
If you’re looking for some inspiring Ideas to include in a care package for someone who’s about to go camping, here is our list of 200+ Camping Care Package Ideas to start with!
How to Make a Camping Care Package
- Keep in mind that at most camps, electronic devices are usually frowned upon as Camping is usually a time to connect with your physical environment and those in it.
- Handheld gaming devices should be exempted from your list, and including items that can be shared with others is always a great idea.
- Remember to have your package sent out on time if it is to be shipped overseas so that it gets to its destination promptly.
- Drawing up a budget to clearly define how much you would be spending on purchasing each item, packaging and shipping it to the receiver helps too.
- Camping Supplies can be picked up from online websites or your local hardware store, grocery store and supermarket.
- Care boxes can also be purchased at online shipping companies and your local post office if you’d rather not use an old box. You can then decorate your box with colorful tissues, ribbons or markers.
- If your Care Package is for someone who resides close to you, you can deliver it yourself or make use of a local delivery service.
- If you’re shipping overseas, you would be expected to fill a customs form and submit specific details such as the receiver’s address, your personal address as well as a list of all the content in your care package.
- If you’re sending fragile items (mugs, glass bottles), wrap them properly in newspapers and stuff your box to prevent items from shifting around before dropping it off.
Essential Camping Care Package Ideas
Trying to decide on the most important items to include in your Camping Care Package? Here are some essential camping items list:
- Power bank
- Flashlight
- Camping Safety manual
- Safety pins
- Binoculars
- Tent Pegs
- Roasting sticks
- Rain gear
- Blanket
- Can/bottle opener
- Wash Rag
- Firestarter
- Antiseptic wipes
- Aluminum foil
- Water filter
- Pocket knife
- Map
- Whistle
- Journal with lock
- Paper cups and plates
- Almanac handbook
- Bandana/scarf
- Sleep mask
- Napkins
- Stuffed animal
- Toiletries
- Shaving cream
- Ziploc bags
- Lanyard
- Contact book
- Set of pillowcase
- Insect repellant cream
- Walkie Talkies
- Duct tape
- Nail file
- Pack of batteries
- Autograph book
- Beach Towel
- Sunglasses
- Pack of Cotton T-shirts
- Picture Frame
- Water Gun
- Chat Pack for kids
- Band-Aids
- Hand Sanitizer
- Tissue paper
- Handheld fans
- Chapsticks
- Bathing suit
- Flip-flops
- Camp Mad Libs
- Camp postcards
- Face cap
- Warm Colorful socks
- Reusable bottle water
- Fabric pens
- Mini reading lamp
- Pajamas
- Pictures of loved ones
- Sunscreen
- Swimming goggles
- Glow-In-The-Dark bracelets
- Bug Bite relief
- Guidebooks
- Bug spray
- Aloe Vera Lotion
- SPF Lip balm
Treats Camping Care Package Ideas
When away at camp, one of the best things to have in abundance are yummy tasting treats to keep hunger at bay and share with family and friends. Here are some edible ideas to include in a care package:
- Nuts
- Dark chocolate chips
- Jam
- Rice cakes
- Canned Meat
- Nachos
- Almonds
- Cinnamon cookies
- Cream cheese
- Bubblegum
- Mint
- Dried cranberries
- Coconut chips
- Graham Crackers
- Bacon
- Canned veggies
- String cheese
- Tuna
- Coffee
- Condiments
- Popcorn
- Pasta
- Pita bread
- Canned beans
- Bottle of Ketchup
- Oatmeal
- Nutella
- Cereal Packets
- Potatoes
- Herbal tea
- Tinned sardine
- Jelly beans
- S’mores
- Fruit juice
- Soybean milk
- Pretzels
- Cheese
- Peanut butter
- Sausage
- Marshmallows
- Sweetened yogurt
- Mustard
- Bagels
- Kool-Aid
- Bananas
- Homemade Scones
- Licorice
- Canned soup
- Maple syrup
- Granola bars
- Sliced Apples
- Gummy bears
- Bag of potato chips
- Peppermint
Entertainment Camping Care Package Ideas
Camping is the perfect time to enjoy nature and bond with the ones that matter to you, but it doesn’t mean you can’t go with all the best, most entertaining things so that there’s never a dull moment! Here are some fun items for your camper to take along:
- Coloring book
- Waterproof Disposable camera
- Jigsaw puzzle
- Glow sticks
- Frisbee
- Sticker book
- Musical instrument (Harmonica or flute)
- Whoopee cushion
- Knock Knock Jokes cards
- Storybooks/Magazines
- Checkers
- Fake Moustaches
- Magic Tricks book
- Weird But True Gross book
- Mini Radio
- Art supplies
- Juggling balls
- Mini light up night ball
- Joke Book
- Finger Puppets
- Riddle book
- Box of questions
- Wireless Headphones
- Glow-In-The-Dark Snowballs
- Crossword Book
- Marbles
- Bubbles
- Colorful Kite
- Tiddlywinks
- Sticky eyes
- Emoji Stationery pack
- Unicorn string lights
- Bouncy ball
Miscellaneous Camping Care Package Ideas
If you’re still looking for some extra items to include in your package that are usually easy to forget but still serve a useful purpose when that special person is out Camping, here are some random but helpful Ideas:
- Needle and thread
- Charm bracelet
- Travel alarm clock
- Garbage bags
- Nail clipper
- Portable mallet
- Eye drop
- Matchbox
- Hand warmers
- Hot/Cold compress packs
- Stamped Envelopes
- Portable Umbrella
- Cloth pegs
- Antibiotic cream
- Tweezers
- Compass
- Organic Body Lotion
- Pepper spray
- Ibuprofen
- Sinus medication
- Face towel
- Fleece jacket
- Portable mirror
- Gloves
- Tin opener
- Fruit/Vegetable Slicer
- Antacids
- Thermometer
- Dry shampoo
- Stress Balls
- Snake Bite Kit
- Dental floss
- Candle Holder
- Plastic food container
- Waterproof watch
- Thermal Flask
- Ropes
- Cotton swabs
- Wool sweater
- Hair bands
- Friendship Bracelets
- Scissors
- Glow-In-The-Dark stars
- Baby wipes
- Hacky sack
- Nails
- Breath spray
And that’s it – 200+ Care Package Ideas perfect for going camping to make it as exciting and comfortable as can be. What are your favorite items to go camping with? What are the most important things to include in a Camping Care box to you? Tell us through the comments section!