We’re on our fifth summer traveling and camping in our pop-up camper. If I’ve learned anything about camping after all this time, it’s that the better prepared you are before you leave for the trip, the better the trip will be. My pop up camping packing list is a lifesaver every time.
Organization is the key to making your camping dreams come true. Or at least to avoid stopping at every Walmart along your route for forgotten supplies. I went in search of a packing list for pop-up camping. A lot of lists out there are for tent camping, and the needs are little different. Or some of the lists were for bigger RVs and included everything and the kitchen sink. Pop-ups are small. You have to be choosy about what you bring along. I couldn’t find a list that really worked for me, so I made my own pop up camping packing list. Without a list, I just can’t remember everything.
I think this list is pretty comprehensive. I left off some things on other lists like “Telescope for Stargazing.” That’s a bit much, don’t you think? And there are probably a few things on my list you don’t use. Like the little porta-potty. When you have little kids, you’ll do anything to avoid long, multiple walks through the cold night to the bathroom. But I think it’s a pretty good list. I’ve been using it for five years now. We go through it, checking off all the items every time we head out. It’s really helped us make sure we have everything.
So, I’m sharing my list with you. I have two versions for you. One is a PDF you can download and use as is. The other is in Open Document Format. You should be able to import that version into Excel or Google Sheets and edit it, if you want to add or take away from it.
I hope it helps you have many great trips in your pop-up camper. Happy camping!
Pop Up Camping Packing List PDF version
Pop Up Camping Packing List Open Document Format
Nice! So excited for your trip!! Take lots of pics so I can live vicariously. 🙂
OMG. I am so jealous. Some of my favorite childhood vacation memories are of Pictured Rocks, the dunes, and Keweenaw Peninsula. You’re right, it is going to be an epic trip!
Enjoy Pure Michigan, Colleen & family!
Thanks so much for this! I know you posted awhile ago, but my family and I are going to use this for our trip to Cumberland this next coming weekend!!
I’m glad it was helpful! I use it every time we go camping. I would forget everything if I didn’t.
We are getting ready to drive to Oklahoma. Going to Natural Falls State Park. My husband wants to have Thanksgiving with family so we are taking our new to us 2001 Rockwood Pop-up. We will drive 3 days stay at different RV parks then the family thing. Such fun.
Have a great time on your trip. Sounds like fun!
This is fantastic!! Thank you for posting such a comprehensive list AND for posting the editable format. 🙂
Love this — looks like you created several years ago. We are new to this whole thing and really appreciate the editable format also. THANKYOU!!
Thank you!! Just bought our first Pop Up. I’ll be using the list as a reference this winter on things we need to round up and then ongoing once camping season arrives! You saved me so much guess work.