|
Camping Checklist*
|
|
Sleeping/Tent
Necessities |
|
Tent |
|
Tarp
(for setting tent up on) |
|
Broom/dustpan
(sweep dust/dirt out of
tent) |
|
Rain
flap (if doesn't come with
tent) |
|
Flashlight
(lantern or other style) |
|
Dust
mat (for wiping
feet/removing shoes) |
|
Hammer
(or other tool for hammering
tent stakes) |
|
Sleeping
bag(s) |
|
Sheets/blankets |
|
Air
mattress or pad |
|
Pillow(s) |
|
Air
pump (if not included
with air mattress) |
|
|
|
Cooking
Necessities |
|
Pots/pans |
|
Large
water can/canister (3
or 5 gal for potable water) |
|
Stove
with propane gas (and
gas canisters) |
|
Can
opener |
|
Tablecloth |
|
Utensils
(forks,
spoons, knives) |
|
Serving
/ cooking utensils
(i.e., tongs, spatula, etc.) |
|
Plates/bowls |
|
Napkins/paper
towels |
|
Cooking
oil |
|
Measuring
cups (or
"wing it!") |
|
Portable
table (make
sure it's sturdy enough!) |
|
Condiments
/ seasonings (salt,
pepper, etc.) |
|
Knife
(sharp
one for cutting/peeling) |
|
|
|
Personal
Necessities |
|
Deodorant |
|
Toothpaste
/ toothbrush |
|
Shampoo |
|
Soap |
|
Toilet
paper |
|
Towel
/ washcloth |
|
Comb
/ hairbrush |
|
First
aid kit (medications,
bandages, etc.) |
|
Sunscreen |
|
Insect
repellant |
|
Other
personal hygiene items |
|
|
|
Clothing
Necessities |
|
Shirts |
|
Shorts |
|
Sweatshirts
/ sweaters (if
needed) |
|
Pants
/ jeans / sweatpants |
|
Night
clothes (for
sleeping in) |
|
Socks |
|
Lace
up shoes (tennis
/ hiking boots) |
|
Slip
on shoes (i.e.,
flip flops, for quick trips to restroom) |
|
Rain
coat / poncho or
umbrella |
|
Hat
/ cap |
|
|
|
Other
Miscellaneous Necessities |
|
Sunglasses |
|
Money
(cash
and/or credit cards) |
|
Cell
phone (with
car charger) |
|
Compass
or GPS handheld system |
|
Chairs
(fold
up, lightweight camp chairs) |
|
Shovel |
|
Lip
balm (especially
in dry climates) |
|
Hand
wipes |
|
Binoculars |
|
Identification |
|
|
|
*This
is by no means a comprehensive list.
Each person/group should adapt it to their
needs. |