Camping with kids
The kit that makes you stay an extra night
9 items · Curated by Wild Sprout
Camping with kids is one of those things that sounds harder than it is. The gear list is real, but once you've got the right pieces in rotation, it becomes the holiday format the whole family asks for year after year.
This list covers the essentials across clothing and camp comfort — chosen for weather resilience, packability, and the kind of durability that survives school-holiday use.
Camping with kids
Camp comfort
Flexlite Camp Chair
Collapses to nothing and is the first thing unpacked at every campsite.
Rumpl Overland Mat
Picnic mat that actually stays put on uneven ground.
Pocket Blanket
Fits in a shirt pocket. The best camping gear decision we've made.
Ultra-Sil Dry Bag
Keeps damp and sandy things contained without contaminating everything else.
REI Co-op Multi Towel Lite
Dries overnight, takes up zero space in the pack.
Layers & clothing
REI Trailmade Rain Jacket - Women's
The women's version of the rain jacket that actually fits well and packs small.
Baby Nano Puff Jacket - Infants'/Toddlers'
Keep one in every bag — temps drop fast once the sun sets.
Oaki Children's Rain Pants
Waterproof over-pants that go on over everything and keep kids in the game.
Sande Kids™ Sand Brush
The sand brush that keeps sleeping bags actually sand-free.
