Camping Checklist:

Packing -
Put food on the bottom (you'll need other items first)

  • Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack
  • Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.
  • Cardboard boxes if needed
  • Ice Chests
  • ICE!
  • 5 gallon bucket or similar container
  • Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container for food storage

Lighting - Check batteries!

  • Maglight - The larger, the better
  • Gas lantern (and/or electric)
  • BIC lighter
  • Matches (preferably water proof)
  • Spare batteries and bulbs
  • Spare lantern fuel and mantles
  • Solar Panel
  • Glow Sticks

Shelter/Bedding

  • Sleeping bag
  • Space Blanket
  • Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tents
  • Floor Mats (use at tent entrance)
  • Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress
  • Pillow
  • Tent
  • Seam Sealer
  • Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes
  • Shade Canopy & Rope & Stakes
  • Emergency blaket (found at walmart)
  • Tikki Torches (fill with citronella oil), also listed in medical.

Medical

  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, etc.
  • Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Naproxin
  • Tums
  • Antibiotics creams
  • Tweezers for splinters & ticks
  • Antiseptic, bandaids and bandages
  • First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)
  • Benadryl Sinus Tablets
  • Allergy Eye drops
  • Pocket Tissues
  • Campho-phenique (good for minor burns, cuts, scrapes and many use it on poison ivy)
  • Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and early uses on poison ivy)
  • Extra weeks supply of any Prescriptions

Cleaning & Personal Items

  • Bar soap
  • Hand Sanitizer (waterless)
  • Washcloth
  • Shampoo
  • Toothpaste & toothbrush
  • Comb/hair brush/clips/bands
  • Make-up bag
  • Razor & shaving cream
  • Towel
  • Toilet Paper
  • Whisk broom to clean table and tent site
  • Deodorant
  • Contact lens supplies
  • Feminine supplies
  • Dishwashing soap and rubber gloves
  • Dish rack

Miscellaneous

  • Small shovel
  • Swiss Army knife
  • Compass and Map
  • Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!)
  • Duct tape and/or electrical tape
  • Safety pins
  • Sewing kit
  • Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapter
  • Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family)
  • Camera w/good battery and extra film
  • Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes
  • Radio and/or TV
  • Books (ID books, Little House), cards, games, toys, Bible, etc.
  • Card table
  • MONEY, credit card, ID
  • Pocket Tool
  • Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s)
  • Bike/Seats/Helmets
  • Binoculars
  • Whistles
  • Signal Mirror
  • Chairs
  • Travel Clock
  • Clothesline and Clothespins
  • Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
  • Copper pipe pieces for the campfire See note
  • Rope or String
  • Canoe or boat
  • Life jackets
  • Piece of carpeting (fake grass) for tent or RV entranceway
  • Pet Food
  • Eyeglass strap (to hold them on your head)
  • Fire starters (found in BBQ sections of stores) made from wax and sawdust
  • Steel Wool (can be used to start a fire by touching ends of battery to it - BE CAREFUL!)
  • Extension cords
  • Pads of paper and pencils/pens
  • Milk crates (good for storage, step ladder and more)
  • Fly Swatters
  • Toothpicks

Clothing

  • Hat
  • Bandanna
  • Jacket - As weather dictates; Eskimo style, mackintosh, windbreaker, etc.
  • Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-to
  • Pants/Overalls, with belt
  • Underwear - 2
  • Shirt - 2 or 3 (one light, one flannel)
  • Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTS
  • Socks - 2 pair
  • Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves
  • Swim suit
  • PJ's
  • Sunglasses

Cooking

  • Stove with fuel & lighter
  • Newspapers for lighting a campfire
  • Firestarter sticks (wax/sawdust things from the grocery store)
  • Firewood
  • Charcoal or wood & Grill for BBQ
  • Frying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula is nice
  • Cooking skewers (for hot dogs, s'mores, etc.)
  • Pot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook noodles for all; With lid
  • Dutch Oven
  • Can opener - If you have canned goods
  • Thermos
  • Tongs
  • Coffee maker & filters
  • Pot lifter and/or pot holders
  • Tablecloth
  • Stew Pot
  • Sandwich maker (type you put in fire)
  • Measuring cup

Dishes

    Reusable
    • Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice
    • Collapsable camping/hiking cup
    • Alladin travel mug
    • Kitchen knife - Nice to have; in general, carry a pocket knife
    • Small mixing bowl
    • Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula
    • Scrub Pad
    • Dish Pan
    • Tupperware (for leftovers)
    Consumables
    • Paper towels & napkins
    • Trash bags
    • Garbage disposal bags (stronger than regular trash bags)
    • Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
    • Plastic knives, forks, spoons
    • Ziplock Bags
    • Aluminum Foil
    • Dish soap

Water

  • At least 1/2 gallon per person/day -- Water filter if relying on natural water sources
  • Water bottle, to carry while hiking

Food & Drink

  • Pancake Mix - Krusteaze, 1/2 cup per person per day (need large skillet)
  • Cooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day or Pam Spray
  • Syrup - About 2 oz per person per day
  • Butter - 1/2 stick per person per day
  • Malt-o-meal, or Cream of...{wheat, rice, ...}
  • Oatmeal - Instant single serving packs
  • Potatoes - 1-2 per person per day -- freeze dried if packing
  • Bacon - 2 slices per person per day
  • Eggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or powdered
  • Noodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Ramen, or shells
  • Spaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Bouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable
  • Rice packages
  • Soup/Chili - mix or cans
  • Tuna - Don't forget Mayo, pickles, and onions
  • Onions, lemons, mushrooms, Tomatoes
  • Bread - One or two loaves per day if camping with a small group
  • Dry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar
  • Catsup
  • Mustard
  • Mayo - Small jar or squeeze bottle
  • Cheese - Cheddar, swiss, American
  • Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit
  • Veggies - carrot/celery sticks daily
  • Taco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives, lettuce, tortillas, buns)
  • Hamburger meat (pre seasoned and ready to cook)
  • Frozen hashbrowns in the bag
  • Cocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!)
  • Marshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars (S'mores)
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly
  • Deli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami
  • Hot dogs & buns
  • Milk, juice, soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon Ade, Kool-Aid
  • Vienna Sausages
  • Lil Smokies
  • Snacks
  • Hamburgers & Buns
  • Steak
  • Ham
  • Corn on Cob
  • Cereal
  • Nutri Grain Bars/Granola Bars
  • Fixin's for stew (some of the items are above)
  • Beer
  • Jiffy Pop or Regular popcorn
  • Popcorn oil
  • Spray oil (like Pam)
  • Squeeze butter or margarine

Camping with Children

  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Bottles/sippycups
  • Playyards
  • Jogging strollers
  • Backpack carriers
  • MANY sets of clothing
  • Formula
  • Jar foods
  • Gerber toddler foods
  • Hats
  • Toys,
  • Favorite blanket or stuffed toy(very important!)
  • Powdered milk(for children that have outgrown formula)
  • Snacks
  • Storybooks
  • Baby Hammock
  • Baby Swing

Camping with Pets

  • Pet
  • Pet food
  • Toys
  • Leash
  • Cage
  • Pooper Scooper