Camping  Checklist

Highlight items that you plan to take with you

Check them off as they are packed

 

Cooking Equipment

Pots / pans (8” skillet, 1 gallon pot, 1 quart pot)

                Wash/Rinse pans (1 gallon pot can serve as a wash pan)

                Large Tupperware like container for cooking equipment

                Large Tupperware like container for non-perishable food items (store food in car or tent at night)

                Coffee pot

                Cutting board

                Plates (paper plates are very useful)

                Cups

                Utensils

                                Knives, forks, spoons

                                Large Spoons

                                Spatula

                                Tongs

                                Can Opener

                                Paring Knife

                                Large French Knife

Tablecloth

Condiments  (salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, coffee)

Aluminum foil

Cling wrap

Dish washing soap

Tupperware food containers

Scouring pad

Washcloths

Dishtowels

Cooler  - filled with ice

 

Tent Equipment

                Check poles and tent pegs

                Tent assembly instructions

Air mattress or mattress pad

Mattress air pump

Sleeping bags

Canopy tent

Pillows

Ground tarp (place on ground underneath tent)

Extra blankets

 

Cooking/Lighting Equipment

                Stove

Lanterns

Mantels

White gas/ Propane

 

Miscellaneous Items

Trash bags

Paper towels

Lighter/Matches

Extra batteries (AAA, AA, C, D cells)

Duct tape (it really can repair just about everything)

1 Gallon zip bock bags

Rope/Twine at least 30 feet long

Umbrella(s)

Bungie cords (to hold items in place)

Chairs (1 per person)

Small table for inside tent

Large (3+ Gallon) water container

Sunglasses

Telescope

 

Campfire Items

Firewood

Fire Starter

Marshmallow/hot dog roasting sticks

 

Electric/Electronic Equipment

Extension cord(s) – three prong cords only

Camera

Radio

Flashlights  (AA and D cell batteries)

Walkie-Talkies (AA battery)

Electric heater

Battery charger for rechargeable batteries

Miscellaneous Equipment

First Aid kit – bandages, burn cream, anti-septic cream, moleskin, Benadryl, anti-itch lotion, aspirin

Scout Knife

Lighter

Axe/Hatchet

Hammer

Pliers

Screwdrivers (Phillips/flat head)

Crescent Wrench

 

Games

                Playing Cards

                Board Games

 

Food

                Make a list of meals you will make and food you need to bring

 

Snacks

                Marshmallows

                Peanuts

                Trail Mix

 

Drinks

                Soda, juice packs, milk, water

 

Fishing Equipment

                Rods and Reels

                Tackle box (check for missing items)

                Bait

 

Hiking Items

                Comfortable but study shoes or boots

                Extra pair of cotton socks

                Water bottle

                Walking stick

                Short rope (1/8” diameter about 10 feet long)

                Binoculars

                Snack – Trail mix

                Trail map

                Compass

                Boy Scout knife

                Backpack

                Poncho (or large trash bag)

 

Personal Items

Towels 

Washcloths

Shaving kit

Sun block

Insect repellent

 

Clothing

At least two pairs of shoes

Extra cotton socks if you will be hiking

Rain gear (large trash bags can be used in an emergency)

Hats

Shower thongs

Light coat (even if will be warm)

Shorts

 

Additional Items