l will have my wife, 3 year old daughter and 4 month old daughter with me.

The biggest thing about lists is that what u will find to be indespensible on YOUR list might be completely unneccesary to someone else. For that reason, l do not think there really is a be-all end-all list. HOWEVER, There r tons of great resource lists on the web; take a look thru them & pull the stuff out that works for you:

http://camping-usa.com/checklistDetails.php?recKey=1

http://lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm

http://butlerwebs.com/camping/checklist.htm

http://camping.about.com/xchklist.htm

http://koa.com/familyzone/pdfs/camping_checklist.pdf

http://21stcenturyadventures.com/advice/lists/CanoeKayakCampingChecklist.html

http://printablechecklists.com/checklist16a.shtml

Hopefully this works. A link to a similar question and my answer from the other day.

Cheers!

Yea here is a good list. Start with ur tent. Get something that will fit all of u & a weeks worth of gear cumfortably. Next up is a sleeping bag & matresses. l dont know exactly where ur camping so l cant tell u exactly what to get. However for a week u might want to get a inflatable matress atleast for u & u wife. Or u could get cots. Take some time & really think about what u want to do.

Next up is ur clothing. For me what works good is pack only what u truly need. For each day l pack a pair of socks, a pair of boxers, & a t-shirt for each day. l put each days clothing in a ziplock bag. It is organized & is guarenteed to keep ur clothes dry if ur tent gets wet. Then l pack 2 pairs of jeans & 3 to 4 pairs of shorts & at least 1 swetshirt in a dry bag. In Minnesota we wear long pans to keep the masquitos from biting our legs at night. l like to also bring a light jacket that is waterproof. Then u have a rain jacket too.

For cooking u will want a camp stove & extra fuel. You also need a camping pot & pan set. They r stackable & usualy have 4 to 5 different sized pans. A cooking utinsil set is also nice to have. Go pick up a set of cheap target dish pans for washing dishes in.

Dont forget a flashligh, bugspray, sunscreen, first aid kit, batteries, a camera, cards, & plates & cups for everyone.

That is the esentials list that u need. Just rember to plan ahead for any problems that might arise & then HAVE FUN.

l do not take that many different things than l would for a 3-day trip. Obviously, l bring more food with me, but everything is much the same.

l do bring an umbrella for those rainy days - they r small, weigh little, & can raise ur morale!

Some of what u bring will depend on WHERE u r camping. Campground or wilderness? Your list will be dependent on that.

You can find lists on the internet for what to bring for the bare-bones approach.

Shelter & Bedding (essentials)

tent
tarp
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
headrest
Shelter & Bedding (optionals)

books
cot
comforter
throw rug
pillow
Cooking & Dining (essentials)

water
food
cooler
camp stove
mess kit
can opener
charcoal
Cooking & Dining (extras)

charcoal chimney
smoker
Dutch oven
hot dog sticks
pie irons
folding chairs
folding table
table cloth
butane lighter
screen room
chuck box
Chuck Box Items

salt & pepper
herbs & spices
cooking oil
pot holders
paper towels
napkins
plastic trash bags
tongs & spatula
aluminum foil
measuring cups
plastic silverware
paper plates/bowls
plastic cups
zip lock bags
knives
cutting board
cork screw
First Aid Kit

personal medication
bandages
aspirin, Tylenol
medical tape
sterile gauze
elastic wrap
antibiotic wipes
antiseptic cream
burn ointment
sunburn lotion
hydrogen peroxide
scissors
tweezers
eye wash
sanitary napkins
snake bite kit
Personal Hygiene

tooth brush
tooth paste
wash rag(s)
towel(s)
soap
comb/brush
nail clippers
razor
toilet paper
Cleaning Items

broom
dust pan
whisk broom
lawn rake
dish pan
detergent
dish rags
pot scrubber
Clothes

t-shirts
shorts
jeans/pants
socks
shoes/boots
camp shoes
hat/cap
sweater
rain poncho
underwear
swim suit
laundry bag
Miscellaneous Items

binoculars
bird guide
bug spray
bungi cords
camera
candles
cards, games
cell phone
clothes pins
compass
duct tape
fishing gear
flashlight
frisbee
GPS
kites
knife
lantern
matches
pen & paper
rope
shower bag
sun block
tools
water filters
whistle

Source(s):
http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a.