Camping Checklist

Reservations

• Reserve campsite in advance, if possible

Packing 

• Put food on the bottom (you'll need other items first)
• Backpack, daypack, &/or fanny pack
• Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.
• Cardboard boxes if needed
• Ice Chests
• 5 gallon bucket or similar container.

Lighting

• 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
• Check batteries!

Shelter/Bedding

• Sleeping bag
• Space Blanket
• Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tents
• Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress
• Pillow
• Tent
• Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes

Medical

• Sunscreen
• Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, etc.
• Poison Oak remedies - Special soap, antihistamine creams.
• Allerest
• Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin
• Alka Seltzer, Mallox, Tums
• Antibiotics - Whatever you need. Micatin for fungus, for example.
• Tweezers for splinters & ticks.
• Antiseptic, bandaids and bandages.
• First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)

Cleaning & Personal Items

• Bar soap
• Washcloth
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste & toothbrush
• Comb or hair brush
• Tampons/pads
• Razor
• Towel
• Toilet Paper
• Whisk broom to clean table and tent site

Miscellaneous

• Small shovel
• Swiss Army knife
• Compass and Map
• Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!)
• Duct tape &/or electrical tape
• Safety pins
• Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapter
• Camera w/good battery and extra film
• Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes
• Books, radio, cards, games, toys, Bible, etc.
• MONEY, credit card, ID

Clothing

• Hat
• Sleeping cap
• 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

Cooking

• Stove with fuel & lighter
• Newspapers for lighting a campfire
• 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.
• Can opener - If you have canned goods.
• Thermos
• Tongs
• Coffee maker & filters
• Pot lifter &/or pot holders
• Wine cork puller for those tres yup trips
• Tablecloth

Dishes

Reusable

• Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice.
• Mug/cup - Sierra Club Cup or Coleman Mountain Mug style
• Kitchen knife - Nice to have. In general, carry a pocket knife.
• Small mixing bowl
• Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula
• Scrub Pad
• Dish Pan

Consumables

• Paper towels & napkins
• 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.
• 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, etc.
• Bread - One or two loaves per day if camping with a small group.
• Dry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar
• Catsup
• Mustard
• Mayo - Small jar
• Salami
• Cheese - Cheddar, swiss
• Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit
• Veggies - carrot/celery sticks daily
• Taco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives, lettuce, tortillas, buns)
• Cocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!)
• Marshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars (S'mores)
• Peanut Butter & Jelly
• Deli meat slices
• Hot dogs & buns
• Milk, soy milk, juice, soft drinks, etc.
• Wine, beer

Baby Items

• Baby carrier (Snuggly)
• Formula
• Distilled water
• Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
• Plenty of diapers, wet wipes