Stocking the camper (pop-up)Were to start?

[labdogs42]

We just picked up our first pop-up camper yesterday and I am soooo excited! I don't want to break the bank stocking the camper, but I know I need to get some stuff. I'm raiding my cabinets for plastic cups (I should be covered there). I think I probably need to get some dishes for the camper. What kind do you recommend? Melamine? Corelle? Something cheap and unbreakable is what I'm thinking. Any good comprehensive camper packing lists online somewhere? I'm sooo excited!

 

[2goofycampers]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1115732
here is a packing list.


Paper all the way, no real plates.

 

[VACAMPER]

Ditto on the paer plates. I do like to have a couple of big platters to serve food in.

 

[2goofycampers]

Ditto on the paer plates. I do like to have a couple of big platters to serve food in.

That would be bigger paper plates.

 

[VACAMPER]

Mine would be nice big Mickey platters.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Congratulations!!!!!

We keep unbreakable dishes (check Target/walmart for good deals right now), silverware & other utensils, cutting board, hot/cold cups (actually Disney refillable mugs), spices, towels, sheets, lantern, coffee filters and coffee pot, a small folding table, roasting sticks, tools, extension cord in the camper always.



We also have a rubbermaid box labeled "Base camp supplies". I keep a list inside a plastic sleeve with a dry erase marker so I can jot down what we need to replace for our next trip.

Inside the box are individual 2 gallon sized bags that are numbered:

Bag # 1

Plastic wrap
Baggies
Foil
Recycle bags
Trash bags
Straws
Bag clips


Bag # 2

Dish soap
Cleaner
Scrubber


Bag # 3

Dish towels
Wipes
T.P.


Bag # 4

First Aid


Bag # 5

Table cloths
Patch kit


Bag # 6

Clothes line
Clothes pins
rain ponchos

Bag # 7

Mantles for lantern


Bag # 8

Extra batteries


Misc. ~Velcro to side of bin

Lighter, matches, playing cards, flashlights, bottle opener, corkscrew, paper towels

 

[VACAMPER]

your way to organized.

 

[Us3]

In addition to all of that....I'm always needing bowls....to warm up things in the microwave, mix up hambuger meat, put left overs in, mix up pancake mix. I buy the paper bowls for cereal etc and keep plastic ones in the camper for the other needs!

 

[AuburnJen92]

Inside the box are individual 2 gallon sized bags that are numbered:

Bag # 1

Plastic wrap
Baggies
Foil
Recycle bags
Trash bags
Straws
Bag clips


Bag # 2

Dish soap
Cleaner
Scrubber


Bag # 3

Dish towels
Wipes
T.P.


Bag # 4

First Aid


Bag # 5

Table cloths
Patch kit


Bag # 6

Clothes line
Clothes pins
rain ponchos

Bag # 7

Mantles for lantern


Bag # 8

Extra batteries


Misc. ~Velcro to side of bin

Lighter, matches, playing cards, flashlights, bottle opener, corkscrew, paper towels

This is just what she has in her purse!

(just kidding) Ami is the queen of organization. Learn from this woman.

 

[gillenkl]

Here is the list we use for our popup. I also recommend making slipcovers for your cushions especially if you have kids- these have been a lifesaver for us.




PERSONAL ITEMS

bathing suit beach towels bath towels
shorts shirts jacket
underwear socks sandals/crocs sleeping bags
sneakers? watershoes camera/video
tv cell phones cell charger
crosswords magazines kids handheld fans
sunglasses pillows dvd player

HEALTH/BEAUTY ITEMS - small tote

kids tylenol body soap shampoo
kids soap cloths deodorant toothpaste toothbrush hairbrush hairclips/ponytails tylenol feminine products razors
insect repellant q-tips hairdryer
excedrin
solarcaine peroxide
neosporin bandaids sunscreen
tweezers

FRONT DOOR CABINET

toilet paper paper towels tissues
long matches
ant spray camper fans trash bags laundry soap flashlights extension cord moisture control
mosquito candle
screwdriver kit
popup crank

UNDER SEAT STORAGE

toaster electric skillet coffeemaker
large pot colander crockpot






KITCHEN TOTE

utensils sharp knife scissors
coffee filters
dish towelsdish cloths dish soap
rubberbands
pot holders 4 plastic bowls table cloth/ clips salt/pepper
measuring cup mixing bowl 4 plastic cups/lids clothespins
straws large spoons measuring spoons
twist ties cutting board foil
plastic wrap ziploc bags rope
plates alarm clock power strip
tape spatula batteries
pizza cutter

FOOD ITEMS

PAM oil salt/pepper
hamburger helper crystal lite sausage (precooked)
butter milk oj
kids cheese cubes sugar nondairy creamer spaghetti noodles donuts
spaghetti sauce meatballs mac and cheese bread
stove top stuffing mash potatoes pancake mix eggs
pancake syrup french toast waffles ketchup ritz crackers pretzels
jellies mustard
cookies sloppy joe rolls mayo
cereal in containers coffee pudding cups
bacon sliced cheese

MISC ITEMS

broom chairs outdoor carpet
clothesdryer rack small rug timer/outdoor lights
small cooler large cooler

UNDER SINK
bottled water for cooking
bottled water for drinking
soda cans

 

[loriandmatt]

get yourself a bit rubbermaid tub at wallymart and then hit the dollar store. i went ape in that place and filled up that tub with all sorts of stuff. also, hit yard sales or thrift stores for old kitchen items. (for us, one medium pot, one heavy fry pan, a dutch oven and a crock pot.)

stuff i bought there and have in that tub. (i.e. i never have to pack them again, only have to replace what i use every so often. this makes for quick trip packing. just throw some undies an jammies and extra shorts in a bag and off we go. take along any food or swing by a grocery when we arrive.)

crosswords,tablet, pens, tape (what self respecting camper doesn't have some duct tape on hand?!?!?)kids handheld fans, sunglasses, pillow, old but still decent afgans or blankets, meds of any and every type. "lady products"
soap, shampoo, conditioner, shower caddies, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush hairclips/ponytails. razors, insect repellant, q-tips, hairdryer,bandaids, sunscreen, tweezers, fingernail clippers, multipurpose tool, eye glass repair kit, paper towels, tissues, gas match, fire starter bricks,
camper fans, tacky camper lights, extention cords, trash bags, laundry soap flashlights, crockpot, crockpot liners, campfire forks, pie iron (mmmm.....fluffer nutters - ok, i said that on here before and it was misconstrued to be something kinky....think peanut butter and marshmellow fluff toased between slices of bread. )utensils, sharp knife, scissors, dish towels, dish cloths, dish soap, pot holders table cloth/ clips, salt/pepper, clothes line, clothespins, large spoons, foil, ziploc bags, paper plates, alarm clock power strip, spatula, batteries
broom, chairs outdoor carpet, small rug

 

[labdogs42]

get yourself a bit rubbermaid tub at wallymart and then hit the dollar store. i went ape in that place and filled up that tub with all sorts of stuff. also, hit yard sales or thrift stores for old kitchen items. (for us, one medium pot, one heavy fry pan, a dutch oven and a crock pot.)

stuff i bought there and have in that tub. (i.e. i never have to pack them again, only have to replace what i use every so often. this makes for quick trip packing. just throw some undies an jammies and extra shorts in a bag and off we go. take along any food or swing by a grocery when we arrive.)

crosswords,tablet, pens, tape (what self respecting camper doesn't have some duct tape on hand?!?!?)kids handheld fans, sunglasses, pillow, old but still decent afgans or blankets, meds of any and every type. "lady products"
soap, shampoo, conditioner, shower caddies, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush hairclips/ponytails. razors, insect repellant, q-tips, hairdryer,bandaids, sunscreen, tweezers, fingernail clippers, multipurpose tool, eye glass repair kit, paper towels, tissues, gas match, fire starter bricks,
camper fans, tacky camper lights, extention cords, trash bags, laundry soap flashlights, crockpot, crockpot liners, campfire forks, pie iron (mmmm.....fluffer nutters - ok, i said that on here before and it was misconstrued to be something kinky....think peanut butter and marshmellow fluff toased between slices of bread. )utensils, sharp knife, scissors, dish towels, dish cloths, dish soap, pot holders table cloth/ clips, salt/pepper, clothes line, clothespins, large spoons, foil, ziploc bags, paper plates, alarm clock power strip, spatula, batteries
broom, chairs outdoor carpet, small rug

You fit all that stuff in one tub? What size tub is it? I was thinking I'd need at least 3 tubs for all that stuff! (BTW, I love to buy rubbermaid tubs. I can't wait to go pick up a few to stuff with camping stuff!!)

I have rounded up a few things I have extra of in the house like a can opener, lighters, pt holders, dish cloths, etc. Thanks for the great list. I need to get packing and shopping!!

Of course, I was trying to be all thrifty, looking through the house, thinking about what I could get from my mom, planning a trip to the dollar store, and DH went out last night and bought a TV for the camper! Oh well, guess it is good that I saved a few bucks on the rest of the stuff!

 

[F4disneyfan]

I got my wife a small 0.7CF microwave and a 2 slice toaster along with collapsable measuring cups and measuring spoons and collander and cuttingboard. She also has some chaepie IKEA plastic cups and plates.

 

[stacktester]

Congratulations!!!!!Lighter, matches, playing cards, flashlights, bottle opener, corkscrew, paper towels

Don't let her fool you. She also has a full stocked bar and blender as well. I think she forgot that little box.

 

[HappyCamper87]

Big Bowls and Platters do help out in addition to the paper plates.

I have Dixie plastic cups that I wash a couple of times before tossing.

And, I got some great advice from this board when we got the new TT. As I type I don't know if applies to a pop-up. But, we took the bedspreads that came with the camper off and stored them for safe keeping and just used extra bedding from around the house.

Best Wishes!

 

[big kahuna1]

Forget about all those other items. That just ain't camping. The only item you need is a cooler filled with ICE COLD BEER!

 

[DisCamper]

PolynesianPixie i did'nt see your Tide Pen listed

 

[AuburnJen92]

PolynesianPixie i did'nt see your Tide Pen listed

 

[labdogs42]

Forget about all those other items. That just ain't camping. The only item you need is a cooler filled with ICE COLD BEER!

Aaaah, yes, that was a given! That is going in first, the other stuff will go along only if we still have room!!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Don't let her fool you. She also has a full stocked bar and blender as well. I think she forgot that little box.

Actually, it's a Magic Bullet. But you're right.....I forgot to mention that