Camping Equipment Checklist

Camping Gear

• Tent, Poles and Stakes
• Battery Lanterns or Fuel Lanterns
• Lantern fuel or batteries
• Extra Lantern Mantles
• Fuel Funnel (if using a liquid fuel lantern or stove)
• Lantern Carry Case
• Lantern Stand
• Compass
• Flashlights or Headlamps with Extra Batteries
• Ground Cover or Tarp
• Multipurpose Knife or Campers Tool
• Bungee Cords
• Instant Pop Up Canopy or Instant Screen Tent
• Mallet and Tent Stake Puller (for tent stakes)
• Tent Kit with Wisk Broom, Dust Pan and Rubber Mallet
• Folding Outdoor Chairs
• Tailgating Table
• Door Mat or Rug

Camping Fire

• Firewood for Camp Fires
• Hand Axe
• Folding Camp Saw
• Waterproof Matches
• Fire Starters or Magnesium Fire Starter
• Long-Nosed Butane Lighter

Sleeping And Comfort

• Air Mattress, Cot or Camp Pad
• Sleeping Bags
• Tent Fan and Tent Light
• Pump for air mattresses
• Pillows
• Blankets for Extra cold nights

Clothing and Footwear

• Layered Clothing
• Sweatshirts
• Jeans
• Shorts
• Shirts
• Sweatpants
• Long-sleeve shirts (for sun, bugs)
• Sun-shielding hats or visors
• Swimsuits
• Sandals
• Underwear
• Socks
• Boots
• Sneakers
• Flip-flops
• Extra Clothes for Everyone
• Sleepwear
• Insulating jacket or vest
• Insulated pants
• Gloves or mittens
• Rainwear (jacket and pants)
• Clothesline Laundry Reel
• Hand Towel
• Towels for showers and for the beach
• Wash Cloths

Camp Cooking

• Portable Grill and Cook Stove
• Plenty of Fuel
• Fuel funnel
• Matches/lighter
• Charcoal (with fire starter)
• Campfire Cooking tools
• Fire ring, Tripod
• Dutch oven
• Grill rack
• Griddle
• Frying pan
• Cookware
• Gloves
• Cooking and Eating Utensils
• Plates, Cups, and Bowls
• Pot Holders
• Percolator or Portable coffee/espresso maker
• Bottle opener / corkscrew
• Can opener
• Recipes
• Marshmallow and wiener roasting sticks / Skewers
• Food-storage containers
• Resealable zippered storage bags
• Tablecloth and clips (or tape)
• Camp Kitchens or Tables
• Coolers with Plenty of Ice or Ice Substitutes
• Ice
• Water bottles
• Mixing bowls / Measuring cups and spoons
• Styrofoam Cups (for coffee and hot chocolate)
• Paper Products and Trash Bags
• Utensils forks, knives, spoons
• Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil for Lining Cookware and Wrapping Food
• Beverage Jugs or Water Carriers filled with Drinking Water
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Paring knife
• Big spoons for cooking
• Long-handled tongs
• Strainer
• Cutting board or cutting surface
• Funnel
• Egg holder
• Biodegradable soap
• Drink Coozies
• Pot scrubber or sponge(s)
• Collapsible water container
• Portable washbasin or All-in-One Portable Sink
• Paper towels
• Napkins
• Plastic Wrap
• Salt and Pepper

Food

• Plenty of Food
• Cereal/granola/oatmeal
• Eggs
• Breakfast bars
• Batter mix
• Syrup
• Butter/margarine
• Bacon, Sausage
• Jelly/jam
• Bread / Buns / Bagels
• Cheese
• Packaged Cold Cuts / Hot Dogs
• Beef, Chicken, Pork, Fish
• Condiments: BBQ Sauce / Ketchup / Mustard / Mayo / Relish, Onion
• Prepared or freeze-dried meals
• Cooking oil / spray
• Salt/pepper and other seasonings
• Coffee / Tea / Hot Chocolate
• Milk / Drink mixes
• Bottled / canned beverages
• Snack bars / trail mix
• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Canned Goods
• Crackers / Chips / Pretzels / Popcorn
• Chocolate/sweets
• Marshmallows
• Graham Crackers
• Large Baking Potatoes

Personal Care

• Camping Toilet (if needed)
• Toilet paper
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Lip balm
• Insect repellent / Bug Spray / Citronella Candles
• Hand sanitizer
• Alcohol or antiseptic wipes
• Glasses / Spare eyeglasses / Contact lenses & case, Contact Solution
• Mirror
• First-aid kit
• Prescription medications
• Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental Floss
• Cosmetics
• Brush/comb
• Deodorant
• Biodegradable soap
• Shampoo
• Eyeshades; earplugs
• Rain Gear
• Signaling Mirror and Survival Whistle
• Feminine Products

Other Items to remember

Fun Stuff and items for activities

• Bikes (with Reflectors)
• Inflatable kayak or boat with paddles and life jackets
• Fishing gear (and license)
• Canoeing / kayaking gear
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Child carrier
• Card Games
• Hacky Sack
• Balls
• Soft Football
• Kites
• Bubbles
• Glow sticks
• Frisbees
• Puzzles (crosswords, etc.)
• Board games
• Water toys
• Water Balloons
• Sand Toys
• Paper, Crayons and Markers
• Baby stuff like Diapers, Formula, baby wipes, Toys, Portable Crib, Portable Potty, Portable HighChair, Water Wings, Playpen for kids

List additional or personal items you may want or need to bring: