Camping Bag Size Guide: Find the Right CamPaq Bag

The best bag depends on who you are packing for, how long you are travelling, what you need to carry and where the bag will be stored.

For a weekend camping trip, one Medium Camping Bag is often a practical choice for one adult, one child or two lightly packed children. Families may prefer one Medium Bag per person, with a Large Camping Bag for towels, jackets, bedding and other shared gear.

Quick answer: Medium for one adult, one child or two lightly packed children. Large for bulky or shared gear. Under Bed for flat caravan storage. Toiletry for shower and bathroom essentials.
At a glance

Quick Bag Size Comparison

Compare each CamPaq bag by who it suits, what it carries and where it works best.

Bag Best for Commonly used for Recommended for
Medium Camping Bag Individual clothing and personal gear Clothes, underwear, shoes, hats, books, tablets, towels and pantry items that do not need refrigeration One adult, one child, two lightly packed children, weekend camping and road trips
Large Camping Bag Shared or bulky gear Jackets, towels, bedding, family clothing, beach gear and sporting gear Families, longer trips, caravanning and bulky shared gear
Caravan Under Bed Storage Bag Low-profile and flat storage Linen, shoes, jackets, spare bedding, pans, utensils and some pantry items Weekend camping, caravan beds, camper trailers, cupboards and storage tunnels
Toiletry Bag Toiletries and shower essentials Toiletries, travel-size bottles, shaving gear, swimmers and wet items Amenities blocks, caravanning, travel, gym and pool visits
Work Bag Clear everyday storage Large laptops, lunch, phone, documents, keys and personal essentials Workplaces requiring clear bags, office use and day trips
Weekend trips

What Size Camping Bag Do I Need for a Weekend?

For a typical one or two-night trip, a Medium Camping Bag is generally a practical starting point for one adult or one child.

One adult

Start with one Medium Camping Bag for clothing and personal gear.

Two adults

Choose one Medium Bag each. Add a Large Bag for bulky shared items.

A family

Use Medium Bags for individual clothing and a Large Bag for communal gear.

Detailed guide

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40 × 33 × 36 cm Most versatile

Medium Camping Bag

The Medium Camping Bag is a practical choice for individual clothing, children's belongings, pantry items that do not need refrigeration and everyday travel gear. It can also work for two children on a shorter trip when they pack lightly. Its six zipped compartments help keep smaller items separate and easy to find.

One adultOne child or two lightly packed childrenWeekend tripsRoad trips
  • Clothing, underwear and socks
  • Shoes, hats and towels
  • Books, tablets and personal gear
  • Pantry items that do not need refrigeration, beach gear or pet supplies

Best choice when: You want one organised bag per person or several pockets for separating smaller items.

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60 × 40 × 42 cm For bulky and shared items

Large Camping Bag

The Large Camping Bag is designed for bulky, shared or longer-trip items. It works particularly well alongside Medium Bags, allowing individual clothing to stay separate while towels, jackets, bedding and other bulky shared gear are packed together.

Family gearLonger tripsTowels and beddingBulky shared gear
  • Jackets, jumpers and winter layers
  • Family towels and bedding
  • Shared clothing, beach gear and bulky family items
  • Sporting, beach or horse gear
Important: The Large Camping Bag is not recommended for pantry storage because it can become too heavy when filled with food and other dense items.

Best choice when: You need room for bulky or shared items rather than one person's individual clothing.

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60 × 42 × 20 cm Low-profile storage

Caravan Under Bed Storage Bag

Designed for shallow spaces in caravans, camper trailers and homes. It is also useful for weekend camping when you want to keep pans, utensils and some pantry items together. The zip opens around three sides, making the contents easier to access while the low profile suits areas where a taller bag will not fit.

Under caravan bedsLow cupboardsLinenPans and utensilsSome pantry items
Weekend camping use: It is a practical option for keeping a pan, cooking utensils and a small amount of pantry food together.

Measure first: Allow space for hinges, handles and the movement of a lift-up bed.

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5 organised compartments For amenities and travel

Toiletry Bag

The CamPaq Toiletry Bag is designed for camping amenities blocks, caravan showers, travel and everyday personal organisation. It is best suited to standard travel-size and everyday toiletry containers rather than large full-size bottles. It includes one detachable privacy pocket.

Travel-size toiletriesShower gearSwimmersGym and pool
Bottle size: Large full-size toiletry bottles are not recommended. Smaller everyday or travel-size containers are a better fit.

Please note: Only one privacy pocket is detachable. The remaining compartments are permanently stitched for strength and structure.

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Shoulder strap + organiser pocket Clear everyday storage

Work Bag

Suitable for workplaces and venues where clear bags are required or preferred. It can hold a large laptop, along with lunch, phone, keys, documents and personal essentials, depending on the laptop's exact dimensions.

Laptop fit: The Work Bag can take large laptops, but customers should compare their laptop dimensions with the bag measurements before ordering.
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Match your trip

Choose Your Bag by Trip Type

Overnight or Weekend Camping

Start with one Medium Bag per person. Add a Toiletry Bag for shower gear or a Large Bag for bulky shared items.

Family Camping Trips

Give each child their own Medium Bag, then use a Large Bag for towels, jackets, bedding or shared family items.

Longer Road Trips

Several purpose-based bags can be easier to carry, store and access than one oversized bag containing everything.

Caravan and Camper Trailer Trips

Compare the bag's dimensions with your available storage space. Shape and height may matter more than litre capacity.

Size and shape matter

Choose by Dimensions, Shape and Use

For car camping and caravanning, the outside dimensions, shape and layout of a bag are often more useful than a volume figure.

  • External dimensions and shape
  • Where the bag will be stored
  • How often it will be carried
  • The number and position of pockets
  • The final weight once packed
Keep it practical

The Largest Bag Is Not Always Best

Extra space can encourage overpacking, and one very large bag can become difficult to carry when full.

  • Dividing belongings between organised bags can make them easier to store, lift and access.
Quick decision guide

Find Your CamPaq Setup

One adult for a weekend

Start with one Medium Camping Bag.

One or two children

Choose one Medium Bag for one child, or use one Medium Bag for two children on a short trip if they pack lightly.

A couple

Choose one Medium Bag each, with a Large Bag for bulky shared items if needed.

A family

Use Medium Bags for individual clothing and a Large Bag for communal gear.

Flat caravan storage

Choose a Caravan Under Bed Storage Bag. It can also work well for pans, utensils and some pantry items on weekend trips.

Toiletries and amenities

Choose a Toiletry Bag.

Helpful answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What size camping bag do I need for a weekend?

For many adults and children, one Medium Camping Bag is a practical choice for a one or two-night trip. Bulky winter clothing, towels or shared family items may require a Large Camping Bag as well.

Is a Medium Camping Bag suitable for a weekend camping trip?

A Medium Camping Bag can be suitable for one person's clothing and personal gear when tents, sleeping bags and cooking equipment are packed separately.

Should every child have their own camping bag?

Many families find one Medium Bag per child easiest, although one Medium Bag can also suit two children on a short trip if they pack lightly. It keeps each child's belongings together and easier to find.

Is the Large Camping Bag better than the Medium Bag?

Neither is automatically better. The Medium Bag is particularly useful for individual clothing and personal gear, while the Large Bag suits bulky items and shared family gear.

Are CamPaq bags suitable for hiking?

CamPaq bags are designed primarily for car camping, caravanning, camper trailers, road trips and organised storage. They are not fitted hiking backpacks.

Are the outside pockets detachable?

The outside pockets on the Medium and Large Bags are permanently stitched and secured with Velcro for extra strength. Only one privacy pocket in the Toiletry Bag is detachable.

Still not sure?

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Think about who will use it, what will go inside, where it needs to fit and how heavy it may become when packed.

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