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I haven't posted my whole list in a while, so here it is.
With a family of eight you can have 16 checked bags (or 24 on Southwest) at 50 lbs each. Also allowed is a carryon and personal item for each person. (Check your airline website for dimensions and restrictions)
As a solo, my flying and camping list is as follows:
13x13 3 room Tent/two plastic groundcloths (cut from 6 mil plastic), 1 inside tent one underneath
Sheets of disposable painters plastic to place down first to protect everything from the sand (dispose of at the end of the trip)
Fly/Screen House
Folding Chair
Folding Cot w/air mattress
Rechargeable Mattress Pump
Small Electric Fan
Sheets/Electric Blanket, Pillow
Battery Operated Coleman Lantern/w Hook
Small Collapsable Cooler
Two 40 ft Outdoor Extension Cords
Two Power Strips
Alarm Clock
Laptop/Accessories w/Broadband Wireless Card
Digital Camera/Docking Station
Laundry Detergent (The new "All Small & Mighty" is a good size bottle that can do many loads)
Dryer Sheets
Plenty of Quarters
Daypack with Toiletries
Rubber Stake Mallet
Extra Batteries
Coleman Tent Light for inside tent
3 changes of clothing
Decent to wear in public pajamas
Lock for footlocker (only used at the campsite to lock up my laptop)
Rainsuit for days when rain is likely
Disposable ponchos for sudden showers.
Tennis Shoes
Shower Shoes
Slippers for inside tent
Folding table (very small)
Plenty of cable ties for extension cord management and for making loops to hang wet raingear outside your tent.
Clothesline
Garbage Bags. There are cans throughout the loop, but it might not be "right" at your campsite, so saves you some steps for every little piece of trash.
Duct Tape (Good for just about anything)
I pack this in two plastic footlockers and a large duffle bag (On Southwest). Then I have my rolling carryon suitcase and my toiletry daypack (which is also a computer case).
I do take my tent out of it's bag because I distribute the tent contents throughout my luggage. Anything that is heavy and small goes in my carryon.
(Batteries, tent stakes, mattress pump, lantern, stake mallet, quarters, laptop, tennis shoes, power strips, extension cords, controller for electric blanket, fan, bottle of laundry detergent) Anything that won't fit in my carryon obviously goes in the bigger containers, but if it's small and light it also goes in the bigger containers.
For a family of eight I would bring at least two family size tents and then a smaller tent for your "stuff". Also some type of rainfly, maybe even two. (Or tarps and rope, plenty of trees to tie off to)
If you use Magical Express, pack at least one plastic footlocker so you can lock some things up. (I wouldn't worry about locking up clothing/bedding/chairs, no problem there)
With the large luggage allowance you have, you might even be able to have one of those electric coolers as a piece of luggage for keeping bottled water/sodas. If you go to the Hess Station across the street from Downtown Disney, soda and water prices are real world prices. Coke 12 packs have been on special for 2 for $5.75 everytime I've been there.
With flying and camping you have to leave some camping stuff at home such as propane lanterns.
There are no fires allowed at your campsite except for a charcoal fire in the grill.
If you wanted to do some cooking, you might consider renting a car for one day and making a Wal-Mart run to purchase some inexpensive cooking supplies. (Just weigh the savings of cooking and renting the car/maybe disposing of a few unallowed airline items vs. eating out or the Dining Plan).
Also, a set of toiletry items for each member of your family, so you can shower at the same time.
The comfort stations have plenty of electricity and hot water, so if you need that blow dryer and curling iron, electric razor, no problem.
Each campsite has an electric pole and a water hose. (I would bring my own small water hose if you want to use it for anything other than rinsing the sand off something)
This was long, but I hope I've been helpful.
Carol
With a family of eight you can have 16 checked bags (or 24 on Southwest) at 50 lbs each. Also allowed is a carryon and personal item for each person. (Check your airline website for dimensions and restrictions)
As a solo, my flying and camping list is as follows:
13x13 3 room Tent/two plastic groundcloths (cut from 6 mil plastic), 1 inside tent one underneath
Sheets of disposable painters plastic to place down first to protect everything from the sand (dispose of at the end of the trip)
Fly/Screen House
Folding Chair
Folding Cot w/air mattress
Rechargeable Mattress Pump
Small Electric Fan
Sheets/Electric Blanket, Pillow
Battery Operated Coleman Lantern/w Hook
Small Collapsable Cooler
Two 40 ft Outdoor Extension Cords
Two Power Strips
Alarm Clock
Laptop/Accessories w/Broadband Wireless Card
Digital Camera/Docking Station
Laundry Detergent (The new "All Small & Mighty" is a good size bottle that can do many loads)
Dryer Sheets
Plenty of Quarters
Daypack with Toiletries
Rubber Stake Mallet
Extra Batteries
Coleman Tent Light for inside tent
3 changes of clothing
Decent to wear in public pajamas
Lock for footlocker (only used at the campsite to lock up my laptop)
Rainsuit for days when rain is likely
Disposable ponchos for sudden showers.
Tennis Shoes
Shower Shoes
Slippers for inside tent
Folding table (very small)
Plenty of cable ties for extension cord management and for making loops to hang wet raingear outside your tent.
Clothesline
Garbage Bags. There are cans throughout the loop, but it might not be "right" at your campsite, so saves you some steps for every little piece of trash.
Duct Tape (Good for just about anything)
I pack this in two plastic footlockers and a large duffle bag (On Southwest). Then I have my rolling carryon suitcase and my toiletry daypack (which is also a computer case).
I do take my tent out of it's bag because I distribute the tent contents throughout my luggage. Anything that is heavy and small goes in my carryon.
(Batteries, tent stakes, mattress pump, lantern, stake mallet, quarters, laptop, tennis shoes, power strips, extension cords, controller for electric blanket, fan, bottle of laundry detergent) Anything that won't fit in my carryon obviously goes in the bigger containers, but if it's small and light it also goes in the bigger containers.
For a family of eight I would bring at least two family size tents and then a smaller tent for your "stuff". Also some type of rainfly, maybe even two. (Or tarps and rope, plenty of trees to tie off to)
If you use Magical Express, pack at least one plastic footlocker so you can lock some things up. (I wouldn't worry about locking up clothing/bedding/chairs, no problem there)
With the large luggage allowance you have, you might even be able to have one of those electric coolers as a piece of luggage for keeping bottled water/sodas. If you go to the Hess Station across the street from Downtown Disney, soda and water prices are real world prices. Coke 12 packs have been on special for 2 for $5.75 everytime I've been there.
With flying and camping you have to leave some camping stuff at home such as propane lanterns.
There are no fires allowed at your campsite except for a charcoal fire in the grill.
If you wanted to do some cooking, you might consider renting a car for one day and making a Wal-Mart run to purchase some inexpensive cooking supplies. (Just weigh the savings of cooking and renting the car/maybe disposing of a few unallowed airline items vs. eating out or the Dining Plan).
Also, a set of toiletry items for each member of your family, so you can shower at the same time.
The comfort stations have plenty of electricity and hot water, so if you need that blow dryer and curling iron, electric razor, no problem.
Each campsite has an electric pole and a water hose. (I would bring my own small water hose if you want to use it for anything other than rinsing the sand off something)
This was long, but I hope I've been helpful.
Carol
We will be back at FW with the scouts in Nov. They stay in the group camping area, but we stay on a regular site. I like to have elec. when possible.
