I bought 2 plastic totes at the dollar store: (complete with cute pink lids, of course!)
I wanted to keep the silverware managable, so I separated the forks, spoons and knives:
Cut 2 pieces of velcro (one fuzzy and an equal length of the hook side)
And wrap them around the silverware to keep them together:
Then I put them in a little snap lock box that I also got at the dollar store:
Then I put things that could stay the summer in one of the totes (like our throw away dishes, coffee, creamer, splenda packets, coffee singles, table cloth, flashlight, batteries, toys for my son, cards, lighters/matches, Qtips, cotton balls, bug spray, sunscreen, mesh laundry bag, etc) I'll have to take the food supplies out at the end of the summer, but for the most part all of this stuff can live in this tote in the garage. I also got another tote that is the same size because I thought it'd be easier to pack our clothing and other stuff in a tote and throw it in the back of the car instead of trying to dig out a suitcase.
Then I made a list of things that need to be packed in the other tote. I printed it out and placed it in a clear sheet protector so that I can easily check the boxes off as I pack and it will still be available for the next time. I color coded in red the things that weren't necessary if we were going to a non-electric site so that I could easily figure out what I need.
I threw the checklist in the top of the tote, stacked the tote with stuff in side the empty one, put the lids on top and stuffed it in my garage until we head to the camp ground (like this weekend!)
Hope this helps all you tent campers (or even campers fortunate enough to have a camper to load full!)
Here are the things on my list to pack in case you'd like to make your own:
Clothes
Shirts x_______ days
Pants x_______ days
Shorts x ______ days
PJs x _______ nights
Socks
Underwear
Sweats
Swim Suits
Tennis Shoes
Sandals
Flip Flops for showers
Equipment
Firewood
Newspapers
Lighter
Coffee Pot
Roasting Stick
Sleeping Bags
Pillows
Flash Light
Matches
Shower/Bathroom
Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Towels
Washcloths
Lotion
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Games/Toys
Books
Balls
Miscellaneous
Camera
Camera Dock
Cell phone charger
Walkie Talkies
Walkie Talkie Charger
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what a great idea :) thank you for linking up to MMM!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Used to have my camping gear sored like this also. now it's permanent in our caravan!
ReplyDeleteHope you will have a great camping holiday!
By the way... I almost finished my balloon wreath! Came short of balloons so have to run to the store tomorrow!
love Miranda
This is practical and SO useful! We are just getting into more and more family camping and I'm trying to figure out more ways to be organized so we can also be spontaneous...this is perfect!! I'll be putting this together very soon!!
ReplyDeletebookmarking this! im headed to girls camp (sob!) and i need all the help i can get!
ReplyDeleteSeriously?!?!? I NEED to do this!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!! Please join the latest Linky at Dragonfly Designs!
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