From everyday essentials to the best luxury items, here’s everything you need to add to your packing list for RV camping
Once you’ve reserved your Blacksford RV, booked your campsites, and planned a detailed trip itinerary, it’s time to start packing! The good news? When you rent an RV with Blacksford, many RV essentials are included.
So what should you add to your packing list? As a frequent recipient of this question, Blacksford has become a pro in the trip-packing space.
Since Blacksford’s Bozeman, Montana and Las Vegas, Nevada locations are in proximity to supermarkets, pharmacies, and sporting goods stores, you can easily purchase any additional supplies you’ll need before hitting the open road.
Here are the important items the Blacksford team recommends bringing from home to set yourself up for the ultimate RV adventure:
The right clothing
When you’re spending most of your time in the great outdoors, it’s important to pack versatile, comfortable clothing that can support your adventures.
Remember: there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.
Whether you’re traveling in the summer or winter, you’ll want to be prepared for changing temperatures and weather conditions. Here are some of the clothing items you’ll definitely want to bring along:
Shoes (hiking boots, sneakers, sandals, and water shoes)
Shorts and pants
T-Shirts (long and short sleeve)
Warm layers (fleece, sweatshirt, and jacket)
Rain jacket and pants
Socks
Swimsuit
Underwear
Hat
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Personal care
For personal care on the road and at camp, be sure to pack some things from your home bathroom and medicine cabinet. Here are the basics you’ll want for RV camping:
Shampoo and conditioner
Body wash
Hair dryer (to use only when plugged into shore power)
Lotion
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Razor
Medications
Prescription glasses, reading glasses, or contact lenses
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Hand sanitizer
Facial tissue
Laundry detergent (to use at campground laundry facilities)
Adventure gear
Get the most out of your time outside by bringing the right gear along.
Depending on the activities you’re planning to do during your RV camping trip, you may need some additional pieces of gear—but here’s a great place to start:
Backpack, daypack, or hip pack
Headlamp
Bear spray (available for purchase at Blacksford)
Binoculars or spotting scope
Sunglasses
Reusable water bottle
Cooler (available for rent at Blacksford)
Games and entertainment
Want to maximize your fun at camp? Then you may want to bring a few additional items along to keep everyone entertained. If you need a little help unwinding after an action-packed day, maybe you want to consider packing some essentials for relaxing at camp, too.
Here are some entertainment ideas to consider:
Board games and playing cards
Sports gear
Books or magazines
Bluetooth speaker
Podcasts or audiobooks
Family-friendly lawn games
Firewood (available for purchase at Blacksford)
Electronics
One of the many perks of camping and traveling in a Blacksford RV is that you always have a safe, dry place to store and charge your essential electronics.
Whether you want to capture photographs along the way or stay connected to family or friends at home, these are some electronics you may want to bring along:
Cell phone
Camera
Laptop or tablet
Charging cords
Groceries and kitchen supplies
When you rent a Blacksford RV for your adventure road trip, you’ll unlock the freedom to make your favorite home cooked meals virtually anywhere.
With a kitchen space and all the essential cooking tools already packed in your RV rental for you, all you need are the groceries and ingredients. Plus, Blacksford is happy to accept Instacart orders the day before your arrival.
Stock your RV up with the following:
Ingredients for meals
Condiments
Salt and pepper
‘Smores supplies
Snacks
Tea or coffee (percolator coffee maker included)
Drinking water
Other beverages
Extra paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags (we provide these in reasonable quantities)
Navigation and travel
Keep your trip running smoothly by staying organized and prepared with important documents and travel essentials. Here are some of the things you may want to keep handy throughout your RV adventure:
Campground reservation information
Guidebooks
Driver’s license
Proof of insurance
Health insurance information
Credit cards and cash
National Park Pass (bring your own or request a complementary pass with your RV rental reservation)
You’re ready for the ultimate RV camping trip!
Now that you have a start on your packing list for RV camping, the only thing left to do is reserve an RV rental with Blacksford.
When you rent an RV with Blacksford, you get luxury amenities—like a kitchen, comfortable bed, and bathroom—on the road. Plus, the team at Blacksford provides a complimentary shuttle from local airports and hotels to make all the steps to getting on the road seamless.
