Fun Camping Extras — HowTo.Camp

Downtime at camp is real. Rain happens. Kids get bored. These non-obvious items turn a fine trip into a memorable one.

For Kids

Frisbees, kickballs, bubble wands, and sand toys. Open fields at campgrounds are made for this.

Bug catcher, magnifying glass, compass, and a field journal. Turns any trail into an adventure.

Ring toss, glow stick necklaces, and flashlight tag supplies. Evening entertainment without screens.

Download games before you leave. Two-player Mario Kart in the tent during a rainstorm = saved vacation.

Uno, Sushi Go, Spot It, and compact card games. No pieces to lose in the dirt.

Load up an e-reader or download audiobooks. A hammock and a thriller is peak relaxation.

A single frisbee provides hours of entertainment. Disc golf discs if the campground has a course.

Compact sets that set up between two trees. Great for family tournaments.

A simple rod, tackle box, and local license. Morning fishing is meditative and productive.

Binoculars or a star chart app (downloaded offline). Dark-sky campgrounds are the best show on earth.

Tree straps + hammock = afternoon nap headquarters. Enoh DoubleNest is the classic pick.

Low volume during the day. Respect quiet hours — your neighbors are on vacation too.

Aeropress or percolator + good beans. Morning coffee in the woods hits different.