Camping Checklists

The time to camp has arrived again and a packing list gets you there with ALL the stuff you need.

When you're camping way out in the boonies it's no simple matter to run out and pick up a package of weiners and a jar of pickles.

Few weiner bushes grow in remote areas. Be prepared!

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

Do you know what should be in the vehicle in case of emergencies? Check out the Road Trip Packing List to find out.

Food ~ Camping Checklists

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.

Make a macaroni or potato salad, a marinated vegetable or bean salad and a coffee cake or muffins to take along. They last for a few days and make menu planning easier when you first arrive.

Cooking/Eating ~ Camping Checklists

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 self sharpening) Toothpicks Skewers Mixing bowl Oven mitts, pot holders

Sleeping/Tenting ~ Camping Checklists 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 Checklists

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


• 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

Now it's time to pack your personal gear Click here for our essential checklist