Camping Packing List

Checklists for Tenting Excursions

If you think a camping packing list isn't important, try opening a can of beans with a spork because you forgot the can opener - that's assuming that you remembered the spork ... and the beans.

Tenting is one of the most self sufficient activities enjoyed in the outdoors. If you didn't pack it you're going to have to get the job done without it.

Using a list ensures that you don't forget something important (like a can opener or a match) that could seriously cramp your camping style.

Cooking & Cleaning

Matches, lighter, butane torch
Cooking tools (flippers, grabbers, stirrers, pokers, etc.)
BBQ, camp stove, grill for campfire
Cooking fuel
Frying pan (cast iron), Pot
Cooking tools (flippers, stirrers & grabbers)
Stainless steel coffee percolater (we use it as a teapot too)
Bottle/can opener, corkscrew (or a Swiss army knife)
Cooler, Ice
Zip lock bags, foil, plastic containers with lids
Serviettes

Table cloth, weights or clamps

Plates, bowls, mugs, go cups

Eating utensils, serving spoons, Spork
Sharp knife & paring knife
Cutting board
Toothpicks
Stainless steel mixing bowl
Fire resistant gloves
Oven mitts, pot holders
Dish soap, cloth, scrubber and towels.
Plastic washing bin or bucket
Laundry soap
Rags, shop towels, paper towels
Garbage bags
Water

Tent - Camping Packing List

Tent, poles
Stakes, rope
Sleeping pad, inflatable mattress or cot
Bedding or Sleeping bags
Pillows
Book light
Brush or whisk broom
Ground cover for under tent
Floor mats
Tarps for shade and protection from wind & rain

The ground cover should be the same size as the floor of the tent to keep rain from puddling around the edges.

Situate the doorway so that smoke from the campfire won't enter the tent.

Around the Campfire - Camping Packing List

Axe/hatchet
Fire-starter, fat sticks, newspaper
Long handled lighter
Marshmallows, grahams and chocolate
Wiener stick, popcorn popper
Pie iron
Folding chairs, side table

Be vigilant while campfires are burning. Keep plenty of water handy.

Washing Up & Hygiene - Camping Packing List

Antibacterial hand gel
Toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/comb
Toothpicks, floss
Towels, face cloths
Soap, shampoo, conditioner
Toilet paper, tissue, wet wipes
Feminine products

Medical - Camping Packing List

Prescription medication
Inhalers, Epi pens
Benadryl
Sunscreen
Bug spray, mosquito coils
Tylenol, Motrin
Vitamins, herbals
Bandaids

Go here for a full list of Medical & First Aid items.

Clothing & Gear

Cargo pants, Shorts
T-shirts, sweater
Flip-flops, walking shoes
Swimsuit, coverup, undergarments, socks
Ball cap, sun hat
Daypack, water bottle
Rain gear, boots
Music - ipod, satellite radio, etc.
Musical instruments
Warm jacket, vest, wool socks

Activities ~ Camping Checklists

PFD's
Swimsuits, fins, goggles, beach towels
Paddleboard, kayak, canoe, paddles
Water toys
Butterfly net
Bicycle
Wagon
Dominoes, cards, dice
Bocci, frisbee, horseshoes
Ball/glove, football, basketball, etc.
Kite, remote control toys
Compass, maps, GPS
Mirror, magnifying glass
Inflatables, paddles, pump
Fishing gear, licence, bait
Golf clubs, racquets

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