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Tippecanoe camping šŸ•ļø

Tippecanoe River State Park (Winamac, IN), Sat Sep 12 ā€“ Sun Sep 13. Need / Have / Ignore per item, then check Packed once it's in the car. Tap an item for buying options.

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Shelter & Camp

Tent (6-person) ā–ø N/A PACKED
Roomy beats light for car camping ā€” 6P for a family of 4
$110ā€“$475
Budget $110
Coleman Sundome 6-Person Tent
Classic budget dome; 10x10 floor fits two queen air beds
Solid pick $200
CORE 6-Person Lighted Instant Cabin Tent
60-second setup, standing height, built-in LED lights
High end $475
The North Face Wawona 6 Tent
Premium family tent with huge gear vestibule; lasts decades
Tent footprint / ground tarp ā–ø N/A PACKED
Protects the tent floor; cheap insurance
$20ā€“$75
Budget $20
REDCAMP Ultralight Tent Footprint 106x83
Cheap waterproof ground layer sized right for a 10x10 dome
Solid pick $60
The North Face Wawona 6 Footprint
Exact-fit branded footprint, 1500mm PU coating
High end $75
MSR Universal 6-Person Footprint Tarp
Bombproof 117x97 universal footprint from a top tent brand
Stakes & mallet ā–ø N/A PACKED
Included stakes are usually flimsy
$15ā€“$40
Budget $15
findTop 10 Steel Stakes + Rubber Mallet (11-pc)
Everything-included starter kit: galvanized pegs plus mallet
Solid pick $26
Eurmax USA Tent Stakes and Hammer Set
Established canopy brand; sturdier stakes with multi-function hammer
High end $40
MSR Stake Hammer
Buy-once premium hammer; drives and pulls stakes effortlessly
Camp chairs (Ɨ4) ā–ø N/A PACKED
Price shown is per chair
$30ā€“$300
Budget $30
Amazon Basics Camping Chair with 4-Can Cooler
Budget-buy mesh chair with cooler pouch and cup holder
Solid pick $50
Coleman Portable Camping Chair with 4-Can Cooler
Cushioned classic; built-in cooler, 325 lb steel frame
High end $300
YETI Trailhead Collapsible Camp Chair
500 lb FlexGrid comfort; the last camp chair you'll buy
Picnic blanket N/A PACKED
For the river bank and the grass by the site ā€” baby crawl zone

Sleep

Sleeping bags ā€” adult (Ɨ2) ā–ø N/A PACKED
Summer/3-season; price per bag
$30ā€“$160
Budget $30
Coleman Brazos 20/30Ā°F Sleeping Bag
Camping classic: warm, machine-washable, bargain price
Solid pick $80
TETON Sports Celsius XXL 0Ā°F Sleeping Bag
Roomy flannel-lined comfort, compression sack included
High end $160
Kelty Cosmic 20 Down Sleeping Bag
550-fill down, packs small, lasts for years
Sleeping bags ā€” kids (Ɨ2) ā–ø N/A PACKED
Price per bag
$22ā€“$100
Budget $22
Coleman Kids 50Ā°F Glow-in-the-Dark Sleeping Bag
Glow-in-the-dark fun, machine washable, summer-perfect
Solid pick $45
TETON Sports Celsius Junior 20Ā°F Kids Bag
Adult-quality build with room to grow into
High end $100
Big Agnes Little Red 20 Youth Bag
Pad sleeve keeps restless sleepers on their pad
Sleeping pads / air mattress ā–ø N/A PACKED
The difference between camping and not sleeping
$44ā€“$250
Budget $44
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Foam Pad (Small)
Indestructible folding foam, great kid-sized pad
Solid pick $90
Therm-a-Rest Basecamp Self-Inflating Pad (Regular)
Self-inflating foam comfort, ideal first car-camping pad
High end $250
Exped MegaMat Sleeping Pad (Medium Wide)
Four inches of foam, sleeps like home
Camp pillows ā–ø N/A PACKED
Or just bring pillows from home
$18ā€“$65
Budget $18
Trekology Aluft 2.0 Inflatable Pillow
Packs soda-can small, inflates in five breaths
Solid pick $40
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow (X-Large)
Real foam fill feels like your home pillow
High end $65
NEMO Fillo Luxury Camping Pillow
Plush foam-plus-air comfort for picky sleepers
Camp blanket ā–ø N/A PACKED
Mid-September nights near the river drop into the 40sā€“50s ā€” one per person
$35ā€“$149
Budget $35
Kelty Bestie Blanket
Soft insulated throw doubles as picnic sheet
Solid pick $60
Kelty Biggie Blanket (2-Person)
Two-person size wraps both kids fireside
High end $149
Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket (2-Person)
Sleeping-bag tech blanket, water-resistant, family-sized

Camp Kitchen

Cooler (45ā€“70 qt) ā–ø N/A PACKED
One night: any decent cooler + ice does fine
$45ā€“$325
Budget $45
Coleman Performance 48-Quart Cooler
Classic budget chest; holds 63 cans, fine for one night
Solid pick $70
Coleman 70-Quart Xtreme 5-Day Cooler
Best value: 5-day ice retention, fits whole-family food
High end $325
YETI Tundra 45 Cooler, White
Rotomolded, bear-resistant, buy-it-for-life ice retention
Ice packs ā–ø N/A PACKED
Or bags of ice ā€” nearest gas station is in Winamac, 5 min from the park
$24ā€“$40
Budget $24
Igloo MaxCold Medium Ice Block (3-Pack)
Cheap, reliable gel blocks; freeze night before
Solid pick $40
Cooler Shock Reusable Ice Packs
Colder than ice, up to 48 hours; Amazon bestseller
High end $28
YETI Thin Ice Refreezable Pack, Medium
Premium slim pack; pairs perfectly with hard coolers
Camp stove ā–ø N/A PACKED
Two burners = coffee AND breakfast at once
$42ā€“$190
Budget $42
Gas One GS-3400P Propane/Butane Stove
Single-burner dual-fuel; compact starter stove with case
Solid pick $60
Coleman Classic Propane Stove, 2-Burner
The iconic family camp stove; 20,000 BTU, wind panels
High end $190
Camp Chef Everest 2X 2-Burner Stove
40,000 BTU, matchless ignition; boils fast, simmers well
Charcoal (regular bag) N/A PACKED
One bag covers Sat dinner + Sun breakfast on the fire-ring grate. Lit with the chimney starter ā€” no lighter fluid
Chimney starter N/A PACKED
Charcoal on top, a fire-starter cube underneath, long lighter (both under Fire & Light). Coals ready in ~15 min
Cook set (pot & pan) ā–ø N/A PACKED
Or sacrifice an old pan from the kitchen
$40ā€“$160
Budget $40
Odoland 16pcs Camping Cookware Mess Kit
Everything-included starter kit: pots, kettle, plates, cutlery
Solid pick $85
Stanley Adventure Base Camp Cook Set 4X
Stainless 19-piece nesting set sized for four
High end $160
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper Cook Set
Premium nonstick nesting kitchen: cooks and serves four
Camp utensils & knife ā–ø N/A PACKED
Spatula, tongs, knife, cutting board
$18ā€“$55
Budget $18
7-Piece Camp Kitchen Utensil Kit w/ Case
Bare-bones spatula, tongs, knife, board kit for under $20
Solid pick $30
Gold Armour Camp Kitchen Utensil Organizer Set
Stainless tools, cutting board, organized roll case; best value
High end $55
GSI Outdoors Destination Kitchen Set 24
Full 24-piece camp kitchen including cutlery for four
Plates, bowls & cups (Ɨ4) ā–ø N/A PACKED
Reusable beats a mountain of paper plates
$23ā€“$100
Budget $23
Shopwithgreen 17-Pc Camping Dishes Picnic Set
Light BPA-free plates, cups, cutlery for four, tiny pack size
Solid pick $48
TOPZEA 26-Pc Stainless Steel Camping Plates & Bowls
Unbreakable stainless plates, bowls, cups; outlasts plastic
High end $100
GSI Outdoors Pioneer Enamelware Table Set (4 Person)
Classic speckled enamel plates, bowls, mugs; campsite heirloom feel
Water jug ā–ø N/A PACKED
Campground spigots exist but a jug at the table wins
$13ā€“$300
Budget $13
Coghlan's Collapsible Water Container, 5 Gallon
Folds flat after the trip; spigot included, costs little
Solid pick $22
Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Rigid Water Container
The classic car-camping jug; rigid, stackable, hideaway spigot
High end $300
YETI Silo 6G Water Cooler
Rotomolded, insulated 6-gallon dispenser; keeps water icy all weekend
Camp coffee ā–ø N/A PACKED
Non-negotiable
$9ā€“$100
Budget $9
Starbucks VIA Pike Place Instant Coffee (8 Packets)
Just add hot water; zero gear, zero cleanup
Solid pick $40
AeroPress Go Portable Coffee Maker
Real coffee in two minutes; packs into its own mug
High end $100
Coleman QuikPot 10-Cup Propane Coffee Maker
Drip-style pot for the whole campsite, no electricity needed
Heavy-duty trash bags ā–ø N/A PACKED
Pack it in, pack it out
$14ā€“$45
Budget $14
Hefty Strong 30 Gallon Drawstring Trash Bags (56 ct)
Big multi-pack, drawstring closure, plenty for one trip
Solid pick $27
Hefty Ultra Strong 33 Gallon Trash Bags (90 ct)
Stretchy tear-resistant bags; bulk count covers camp and home
High end $45
ToughBag 42 Gallon 3 Mil Contractor Bags (50 ct)
Puncture-proof 3-mil contractor grade; handles firewood, wet gear, anything
Dish kit N/A PACKED
Wash basin or bucket, dish soap, sponge, 2 dish towels
Paper towels & foil N/A PACKED
Foil for campfire potatoes/corn; a roll of paper towels
Picnic table cover & clips N/A PACKED
Park tables are weathered ā€” a cheap cloth + clips keeps food clean
Baby food, bottles & bibs N/A PACKED
Formula/pouches, bottles, a small bottle brush, bibs

Fire & Light

Fire starter & lighter ā–ø N/A PACKED
Firewood is sold at the park (camp store / gatehouse) ā€” don't bring it from home (invasive-pest rules)
$10ā€“$40
Budget $10
Fire Starter Squares 100-Pack
Cheap waxed squares; pair with any BIC lighter
Solid pick $27
Betterwood Fatwood Firestarter, 10 lb
Natural pine fatwood lights even damp campfire wood
High end $40
Zippo FireFast Butane Torch
Adjustable 2400F torch starts fires instantly, kid safety lock
Roasting sticks (Ɨ4) ā–ø N/A PACKED
Extendable; the kids' favorite gear
$14ā€“$24
Budget $14
MalloMe Roasting Sticks 32" (5-Pack)
One extendable stainless fork per family member
Solid pick $18
MalloMe Roasting Sticks 32" (10-Pack)
Ten color-coded forks plus pouch; guests covered
High end $24
MalloMe Extra-Long 45" Sticks (8-Pack)
Extra-long 45-inch reach keeps kids farther from flames
S'mores supplies ā–ø N/A PACKED
Also grabbable at any grocery store
$13ā€“$45
Budget $13
HERSHEY'S S'mores Kit Box, 14 oz
Official Hershey box makes eight classic s'mores
Solid pick $42
S'mores Kit: Hershey's, Kraft, Honey Maid Bundle
Full-size name-brand bundle, roughly two dozen s'mores
High end $45
Astor Chocolate Ultimate S'mores Kit
Premium Belgian chocolate caddy; giftable campfire upgrade
Headlamps ā–ø N/A PACKED
One per person; hands-free beats flashlights
$15ā€“$90
Budget $15
LHKNL Rechargeable Headlamp (2-Pack)
Two USB-rechargeable lamps for the price of one
Solid pick $45
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
Trusted 400-lumen workhorse, waterproof, red night mode
High end $90
Petzl Actik Core Rechargeable, 600 lm
Premium rechargeable hybrid; also runs on AAA backup
Camp lantern ā–ø N/A PACKED
For the picnic table after dark
$20ā€“$80
Budget $20
Vont LED Camping Lantern (2-Pack)
Collapsible battery lanterns, batteries included, dead simple
Solid pick $36
LE Rechargeable LED Lantern, 1000 lm
Bright USB-rechargeable lantern doubles as phone power bank
High end $80
BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Lantern
Premium 500-lumen ambience lantern with USB charge-out

Health & Safety

First aid kit ā–ø N/A PACKED
Band-aids will be used. Guaranteed.
$14ā€“$80
Budget $14
Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit, 140 pieces
Trusted basics for cuts, scrapes, and bites at drugstore price
Solid pick $30
Adventure Medical Kits Family First Aid Kit
Organized by injury, sized for a family of four
High end $80
Surviveware Comprehensive Premium First Aid Kit, 238 pieces
Labeled waterproof compartments, premium build for serious outings
Bug spray ā–ø N/A PACKED
River campground in September: mosquitoes AND ticks. Do a tick check at bedtime
$8ā€“$40
Budget $8
OFF! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Aerosol, 6 oz
Classic 25% DEET spray, proven mosquito and tick protection
Solid pick $9
Sawyer 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent Spray, 3 oz
Wirecutter-pick picaridin, kid-friendly, won't melt gear
High end $40
Thermacell E55 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller
Spray-free 20-foot protection zone around the campsite
Sunscreen ā–ø N/A PACKED
$9ā€“$26
Budget $9
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, 7 oz
Big value bottle, sweat and water resistant 80 minutes
Solid pick $26
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 70, 3 oz (pack of 3)
Non-greasy family favorite, high SPF, three tubes
High end $16
Blue Lizard Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+, 5 oz
Pediatrician-recommended zinc mineral formula for sensitive kid skin
Wipes ā–ø N/A PACKED
The no-shower-campground MVP
$11ā€“$27
Budget $17
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes, 624 ct
Bulk gentle wipes, endless cleanup for sticky camp hands
Solid pick $11
Combat Wipes ACTIVE Outdoor Wet Wipes, 25 ct
Extra-thick biodegradable camp wipes designed for the trail
High end $27
Epic Wipes Massive Bamboo Body Wipes, 10-pack
Towel-sized shower substitute, one wipe cleans a whole kid
Hand sanitizer & soap N/A PACKED
Vault toilets + campfire food
Medications & kids' Tylenol N/A PACKED
Everyone's daily meds, kids' pain reliever, allergy meds

Baby & Kids

Pack 'n play + sleep sack N/A PACKED
Baby's bed in the tent; warm sleep sack for a 45Ā°F night
Diapers, wipes & diaper bags N/A PACKED
A full day extra; scented bags for the trash
Baby carrier N/A PACKED
River trails aren't stroller-friendly
Stuffed animals & bedtime books N/A PACKED
Whatever makes the tent feel like home
Kid activities N/A PACKED
Bucket & shovel for the river edge, bubbles, coloring stuff for the tent

Clothes & Weather

Warm layers (everyone) N/A PACKED
Fleece, warm hat, long pants and socks for the evening. Pack as if it's 45Ā°F
Rain jackets N/A PACKED
One per person; check the forecast Thursday
Water shoes / sandals N/A PACKED
The river edge is rocky and muddy
Clothes ā€” kids N/A PACKED
Full change per kid per day + one extra, pajamas warm enough for the tent, extra socks
Clothes ā€” adults N/A PACKED
Change of clothes, warm pajamas, hats

River

Kayak N/A PACKED
Paddle, PFDs for everyone riding, straps for the roof; the park has a river launch
Paddleboard (SUP) N/A PACKED
Paddle, leash, pump if inflatable, PFD

Comfort & Misc

Quick-dry towels ā–ø N/A PACKED
$13ā€“$55
Budget $13
Rainleaf Microfiber Towel 30x60
Bestselling budget quick-dry towel, packs tiny, dries in hours
Solid pick $40
PackTowl Personal Body Towel
Camp-store classic; absorbs 4x weight, odor-control, zip pouch
High end $55
PackTowl Luxe Beach Towel
Plush premium microfiber, full beach size, still quick-dry
Power bank ā–ø N/A PACKED
Phones = camera + flashlight backup + maps
$18ā€“$130
Budget $18
INIU 10000mAh Slim Power Bank
Under $20, ultra-slim, tops up two phones fully
Solid pick $36
Anker 325 PowerCore Essential 20K
20000mAh Anker reliability; phone charges for the whole family
High end $130
Anker Prime 20000mAh 200W Power Bank
Laptop-class 200W output with digital display; power-station lite
Glow sticks ā–ø N/A PACKED
Kids at a campsite after dark: solved
$11ā€“$49
Budget $11
PartySticks Glow Sticks 100-Pack
100 bracelets/necklaces, 6-hour glow, about a dime each
Solid pick $37
PartySticks Ultra Bright Glow Sticks 400-Pack
Ultra-bright 400 pack; enough for the whole campground
High end $49
Taotuo LED Light-Up Foam Sticks 30-Pack
Reusable battery-powered foam batons, 3 flash modes, no waste
Outdoor game ā–ø N/A PACKED
For the long afternoon hours
$7ā€“$100
Budget $7
Mattel UNO Classic Card Game
The tent-and-picnic-table staple; everyone already knows the rules
Solid pick $48
GoSports Ladder Toss Game Set
Kid-safe soft rubber bolos, carry case, quick campsite setup
High end $100
Spikeball Pro Kit (Tournament Edition)
Premium tournament set with backpack; grows with the kids
Multi-tool ā–ø N/A PACKED
Plus duct tape. Always duct tape.
$30ā€“$110
Budget $30
Gerber Suspension-NXT 15-in-1 Multi-Tool
15 tools with pliers under $35; add duct tape
Solid pick $55
Leatherman Wingman 14-in-1 Multitool
Entry Leatherman: spring-action pliers, scissors, 25-year warranty
High end $110
Leatherman Wave+ 18-in-1 Multitool
The buy-once multitool: 18 locking tools, USA-made
Toiletries N/A PACKED
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hair ties, contacts/glasses
Cash, reservation & park pass N/A PACKED
Gate fee is cash or card; reservation confirmation on the phone

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