Camping Checklist
Preparation is essential for any outdoor adventure. Having the necessary supplies and equipment can make a difference in your overall enjoyment and experience. Checklists are a great tool to help with your organization.
Your camping list will vary according to the type of camping and activities you have planned, the places you are going, the time of year and the length of your trip. Add or remove items to suit your individual needs.
| Shelter | Bedding | |
| __Tent | __Sleeping bag | |
| __Ground cloth/tarp | __Sheets/blankets | |
| __Extra stakes | __Pillow | |
| __Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes | __Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp | |
| __Axe or hammer | __Air pump | |
| __Mat for tent entrance | __Repair kit for air mattress | |
| __Dust pan/brush | __Utility bags for storage |
| __Large water jug & water bucket | __Potholders/oven mitts | |
| __Coolers/ice | __Pots and frying pans with lids | |
| __Thermos | __Soap for outside of pots and pans | |
| __Stove with fuel/propane | __Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon | |
| __Matches/lighter | __Tongs | |
| __Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner | __Skewers/grill forks | |
| __Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc | __Can opener/bottle opener | |
| __Campfire grill/BBQ grill | __Folding table | |
| __Fire starters/newspaper | __Dutch oven | |
| __Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips | __Pie irons | |
| __Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls | __Mugs/paper cups | |
| __Silverware/plastic silverware | __Mixing bowl | |
| __Measuring cups | __Cutting board | |
| __Heavy-duty aluminum foil | __Ziplock bags | |
| __Paper towels | __Napkins | |
| __Trash bags | __Dish pan | |
| __Dish soap | __Dish rags/towels | |
| __Clothes pins | __Scrub pad/brillo | |
| __Cooking oil/Pam spray | __Seasonings/sugar/condiments | |
| __Containers for food storage | __Potato peeler |
| Clothes | Personal | |
| __Shoes/boots | __Shower shoes/flip flops | |
| __Jeans/pant/belt | __Towels/washcloth | |
| __Shorts | __Soap in plastic case/shampoo | |
| __T-shirts | __Tooth brush/tooth paste | |
| __Socks/extra socks | __ Deodorant | |
| __Hat | __Comb/brush | |
| __Bandana | __Razor | |
| __Sweatshirt/jacket | __Feminine products | |
| __Underwear | __Toilet paper | |
| __Sleep clothes | __Shower bag or 5 gallon bucket | |
| __Rain gear | __Camping shower/shower pump | |
| __Swim suit/towel | __Other personal items | |
| __Laundry bag | __Personal medications--take extra |
| __Sunscreen/chapstick | __Flashlight/batteries | |
| __Lantern with fuel/mantles | __Pocket knife | |
| __Extra batteries/bulbs | __Plastic grocery bags | |
| __Compass | __Binoculars | |
| __Bug repellant/candles | __Rope/clothes line | |
| __Whistle | __Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot | |
| __Water filters/purification/treatment | __Bungi cords/straps | |
| __Camera/battery/film/video | __Cards/games/toys | |
| __Books/magazines | __Duct tape/electrical tape | |
| __Candles | __Notepad/pen | |
| __Maps/directions | __Reservations info./confirmation | |
| __Misc. tools | __Cell phone/charger & 2-way radios/walkie talkies | |
| __Backpack/fanny pack | __Small shovel | |
| __Fishing gear/license/bait | __Safety pins | |
| __Radio | __Money/ID/credit card/quarters | |
| __Musical instruments/song books | __Bikes/helmets | |
| __Camp chairs | __Travel alarm clock | |
| __Sunglasses | __Work gloves | |
| __Hammock | __Umbrella | |
| __First aid kit | __Hand wipes | |
| __Tissues | __Drinks/snacks | |
| __Saw/axe | __Small sewing kit | |
| __Park map/guidebooks/trail maps | __Fire extinguisher | |
| __Lantern pole or hanger | __Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee | |
| __Collapsible drying rack | __Scissors | |
| __Popcorn | __Watch |
__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)
__Tell someone of your plans - give details of where you are going and when you expect to return, give directions and possible alternative roads that you may take, provide cell phone numbers, vehicle description and license plate numbers, hand-held radio channel and codes that you will use, and provide local authority phone numbers (State Police, Game & Fish Commission, Sheriff Dept, etc.) for the county or area that you will be in.
Questions? Call 1-877-338-6870 (8am - 6:00pm PST Weekdays)
