Camping Checklists

The only camping list you need!

These Camping Checklists have everything including a camping food list and the gear you need for the great outdoors. Organized packing tips and techniques to simplify any camping trip.

Camping food list, first aid stuff and camping gear.

You don't have to pack everything on our camping list, but it's all here. No kitchen sink required - but if you have one... A simple, organized camp packing list that'll take you to the lake or the wilderness - tenting or rving, here's the list that covers all the bases.

We've broken our camping checklist into several different categories to keep things simplified.

If you are in need of a car camping checklist, then your list should very much resemble the camping list below.

Food ~ Camping Checklist

• Salt, pepper, sugar, spices
• Mayo, mustard, ketchup
• Butter/margarine
• Salad dressing, dip
• Cooking/Salad oil
• Peanut butter, jam, syrup
• Coffee, tea, cocoa, cream
• Pickles, olives, hot peppers
• Bread, rolls, hotdog/hamb. buns
• Eggs, cheese, milk
• sour cream, yogurt
• bacon bits, parmesan, croutons
• Hot cereal - oatmeal, etc.
• Cold cereal
• Marshmallows, popcorn, campfire food
• Tortillas
• Tuna, ham flakes
• Kraft dinner, noodle/rice side dishes
• Limes, lemons
• Corn on the cob
• Potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots
• Pasta, spaghetti, instant noodles
• Hot dogs, hamburgers
• Pancake mix
• Watermelon, grapes, oranges, etc.
• Lettuce, cucumber, green onion, celery
• Onion, garlic
• Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower
• Mushrooms
• Tomatoes, colored sweet peppers
• Chicken, pork, beef, fish
• Bacon, sausage, ham
• Canned beans, soups, spaghetti sauces
• Canned fruit
• Taco kit
• Peanuts, chips, pretzels
• Sliced meats
• Granola bars, cookies
• Drinkin' boxes
• Juice, lemonade, iced tea, pop
• Beer, wine, coolers
• Liquor, Bailey's, mix, ice

Tailor your food list by making a menu then make a list of the items you'll need. Take along a macaroni or potato salad, a marinated vegetable or bean salad and a coffee cake or muffins. They last for a few days and make menu planning easier when you first arrive.

Cooking/Eating ~ Camping Lists

• Barbeque, camp stove, grill for campfire
• Fuel for BBQ, stove, charcoal
• Pot, pan, griddle
• Coffee pot, teapot
• Matches, lighter
• Bottle/can opener, corkscrew
• Cooler, Ice
• Timer
• Plastic containers, zip lock bags
• Napkins
• Table cloth, weights or clamps
• Plates, bowls, mugs, go cups
• Knives, forks, spoons
• Cooking tools (flippers, grabbers, stirrers etc.)
• Flame resistant gloves
• Knife, knife sharpener (we use Wiltshire self sharpening)
• Toothpicks
• Skewers
• Mixing bowl
• Oven mitts, pot holders

Sleeping/Tenting ~ Camping Lists

• Tent, poles. pegs
• Sleeping roll, inflatable mattress, cot
• Sleeping bags/Bedding



• Pillows
• Book light
• Brush or whisk
• Mosquito netting
• Ground cover for under tent
• Floor mats
• Tarps for shade and rain protection
• Foot pump for mattress & inflatables

Campfire ~ Camping Lists

• Firewood



• Axe
• Firestarter, fat sticks
• Long handled lighter
• Marshmallows, grahams and chocolate
• Weiner stick, popcorn popper
• Newspaper or other non-glossy paper
• Camp chairs, side table
• Weiner sticks
• Other campfire cooking tools

Keep plenty of water handy when campfires are burning.

Washing Up ~ Camping Checklists

• Garbage bags
• Dish cloth, soap, towels
• Plastic washing bin
• Towels, face cloths, soap, shampoo
• Laundry soap
• Rags, shop towels
• Scrub pad

Leave-in conditioner gets the job done without using excess water. That's a big plus when you're camping!

Medical ~ Camping Checklists

• Prescription medication
• Inhalers, Epi pens
• Reading glasses, contacts, sunglasses, extras
• Eyeglass/hearing aid repair kit
• Ear plugs, hearing aids
• Toothpicks, brush, paste, floss
• ASA
• Antacid - Tums
• Benadryl
• Tissues
• Eye drops
• Aloe Vera, soothing lotions
• Sunscreen, bugspray
• Pain relief, Tylenol, Motrin, etc.
• Vitamins, herbal preparations
• Day and night cold medication
• Immodium, metamucil
• Water purification tablets
• Polysporin
• Hot water bottle

First Aid ~ Camping Checklists

• Emergency phone numbers, poison control
• Flashlight, extra batteries
• Pen/pencil, paper
• 1 Barrier device (breathing)
• 5 Pair non-latex gloves



• 2 Burn dressings
• 5 Gauze pads 4X4 and 2X2
• 2 Pressure dressings
• 2 Eye patches
• 1 Abdominal pad
• 2 Roller gauze
• 1 Adhesive tape
• 1 Pair scissors
• 1 Pair tweezers
• 5 Triangular bandages
• 10 Alcohol wipes
• 2 Each hot and cold packs
• 1 Space blanket
• 10 Steri strips, butterfly sutures
• Bandaids (various shapes and sizes)
• Antibacterial hand gel
• 1 pocket mask
• 1 First Aid Guide

Activities ~ Camping Checklists

• Life jackets
• Swimsuits, fins, goggles, towels
• Kayak/canoe, paddles
• Tubes, noodles, float toys
• Bicycle
• Dominoes, cards, dice, etc.
• Bocci, frisbee, horseshoes
• Baseball/glove, volleyball, basketball, etc.
• Kite, remote control toys
• Compass, maps
• Mirror
• Foot pump for inflatables
• Fishing gear, licence, bait
• Golf clubs, racquets

Other Important Stuff ~ Camping Checklists

• Folding chairs
• Large piece of outdoor carpet
• Lantern, fuel, mantles
• Heater, fuel
• Flashlights, headlamp

Reminder

Check out the Road Trip Packing List to find out what should be in your vehicle in case of emergencies.

• Smoking materials
• Insect discouragers
• Foil, wax paper, plastic wrap
• Folding table & chairs
• Batteries
• Scented candles
• Water jugs
• Camera, GPS, cell phone
• Swiss army knife, multi tool
• Warm clothing, wool socks
• Binoculars
• Rain gear, umbrella, gum boots
• Duct tape, gorilla glue, WD40
• Hammock
• Sewing kit, safety pins
• Solar garden light
• Solar panel
• Fire extinguisher
• Toilet paper, paper towel
• Small shovel
• Music - ipod,satellite radio, etc.
• Musical instruments
• Whistles
• Travel clock
• Clothesline/pins
• Water, water filter

And that's just the camping stuff... Now it's time to pack your personal gear

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