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



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




Medical ~ Camping Checklists






First Aid ~ Camping Checklists






Activities ~ Camping Checklists






Other Important Stuff ~ Camping Checklists






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














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