Planning a 2-day family camping trip – what essentials should we bring?

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Type your messageHi everyone,
My family and I are planning a short 2-day camping trip outside the city next month. It will just be a simple trip with our car and a small tent. We’ve done day trips before, but this will be our first time staying overnight.
I'm trying to make a checklist so we don’t forget anything important. So far I have:
Tent and sleeping bags
Portable stove and cooking supplies
Food and water
Flashlights / headlamps
First aid kit
One thing I'm still thinking about is power for small devices like phones, lights, and maybe a small fan at night.
Do you usually bring a small battery system, solar panel, or just rely on the car?
I'd love to hear what essentials you always bring for a short camping trip. Any tips would be really appreciated!
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  • JRHill
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    This post really causes me to be grateful for where I live.
    Off Grid. Two systems: 1) 2925w panels, OB VFXR3648, FM80, FNDC, Victron BMV-712, Mate3s, 240 xformer, four SimpliPHI 3.8; 2) 780w, Morningstar 30a, Grundfos switch, controller and AC/DC pump, 8 T105. Honda EU7000is w/AGS. Champion 3100. HF 4550, Miller Bobcat.
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