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Big family camping hacks

There are some unique aspects to camping with a big family over several weeks.  For example, I can buy toothbrush holders in six colors, great! But there are seven in our family (although one is not able to come this time, she may be able to next time, so we are keeping that in mind).  I got soap boxes in four-sets.  But they only had three colors.  Obviously assigning a color to a person was simply not going to work!  I prefer not to use our names on things for security reasons -- especially for minors.  So, I decided upon symbols.  One symbol per person.  My handy dandy vinyl cutter and heat press allowed us to label almost everything. Bento style lunch box.  One per person to stack perfectly in the cupboard or cooler and keeps sandwiches from being crushed in hiking packs.  Each lid has a vinyl symbol. Plates and cups.  (Yes, we raided IKEA). Microfiber quick dry bath towels Washcloths Now, trying to find seven different colors a...