I've got 3 nephews who want to go camping. The ages are 2&3. This is what I'm thinking of putting together for their first backpacks:

TODDLER BoB

1 liter canteen, Plastic mess kit, Blanket, Teddy Bear, Wet Ones, Small Pillow

We'll only be "hiking" out the front door around to their backyard. I have the father and the 13 year old brother helping. We'll have a 3 room tent, ice chests with food/drinks and a fire pit set up.

We'll plan on Supper followed by S'mores and a breakfast. We'll probably have their 2 dogs with us also. The bathroom in the house will be utilized.

Any suggestions??

- magnifying glass, flashlight, glow stick
- see through box with a lid
for collecting rocks , sticks, flowers, leaves

- trowel/shovel, stick, gloves (hat/sunglasses)
for digging, planting, weeding, harvesting

- beans/marbles/golfball/tennisball
for hide'n'find games, catch

- stickers, transparent tape,.... paper/crayons?

I assume the adults will be carrying the extra pants and bandaids

http://www.pbs.org/parents/sid/backyard-campout/

How was it?!? Are they hooked?

It was too wet down here in Swampland USA to get them out. I'm still putting their back packs together.