Basic Camping Checklist

Camping Checklist
(Basics highlighted in yellow)
Test, and get acquainted with, all of your equipment BEFORE you need to use it.
Research thoroughly to choose lightweight and compact equipment without reducing safety and quality.

With this guide

Water
__Minimum of 1 gallon per person per day for drinking
__Water for personal sanitation, cooking and dish washing
__Water purification process/method.

Shelter
__Tent (quality)
__Saw or Axe
__Hammer
__Ground cloth/tarp
__Extra stakes
__Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes
__Mat for tent entrance
__Dust pan/brush

Bedding
__Sleeping bag, or sheets/blankets
__Pillow
__Air mattress/sleeping pad
__Air pump
__Repair kit for air mattress
__Utility bags for storage

Cooking / Food
__Matches (water/wind-proof) / lighter / fire striker
__Fire starters/newspaper
__Can opener/bottle opener
__Mess Kit (cooking pan, plate, cup, knife, fork, spoon)
__Freeze-dried foods
__Canned foods
__Drinks/snacks
__Stove (propane, charcoal, wood)
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil
__Paper towels
__Trash bags
__Dish soap
__Dish pan /water bucket
__Dish rags/towels
__Scrub pad/brillo
__Coffee pot
__Coolers/ice
__Thermos
__Dutch oven/box oven/etc
__Campfire grill/BBQ grill
__Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips
__Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls
__Silverware/plastic silverware
__Measuring cups
__Containers for food storage
__Potholders/oven mitts
__Pots and frying pans with lids
__Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Tongs
__Skewers/grill forks
__Folding table
__Mugs/paper cups
__Mixing bowl
__Cutting board
__Ziplock bags
__Napkins
__Potato peeler
__Cooking oil/Pam spray
__Seasonings/sugar/condiments
__Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
__Popcorn
__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)

Personal
__Card with Personal information/contact person(s)
__Money/ID/credit card
__Coins for emergency phone calls
__Soap in plastic case/shampoo
__Towel/washcloth
__Tooth brush/tooth paste
__Dental floss
__Razor and extra razor blades
__Small mirror
__Toilet paper
__Personal medications – take extra
__Multi-vitamins
__Deodorant
__Feminine products
__Comb/brush
__Tissues
__Nail clippers
__Other personal items
__Camp shower

Miscellaneous
__Compass
__Whistle
__Maps/directions
__Park map/guidebooks/trail maps
__Portable Radio (AM/FM/Weatherband)
__Flashlight/head lamp and batteries w/extra batteries/bulbs
__Multi-tool or Pocket knife (quality)
__Rope/paracord/clothes line
__Dental Floss/Twine/string
__Canteen/water bottle
__Duct tape/electrical tape
__Notepad/pen
__Small shovel
__Cell phone/charger and/or 2-way radios/walkie talkies
__Blade/knife sharpener
__Bungi cords/straps
__Camping Toilet
__Hand warmers / heat packs
__Light sticks
__Candles
__Insect repellent candles
__Lantern with fuel/mantles
__Camera/battery/film/
__Books/magazines
__Misc. tools
__Backpack/fanny pack
__Fishing gear/license/bait
__Musical instruments/song books
__Camp chairs
__Sun glasses
__Hammock
__Lantern pole or hanger
__Collapsible drying rack
__Plastic bags (different sizes)
__Binoculars
__Cards/games/toys
__Reservations info./confirmation
__Bikes/helmets
__Travel alarm clock
__Umbrella
__Hand wipes
__Fire extinguisher
__Watch

Clothes
__Shoes/boots
__Jeans/pant/belt
__Socks/extra socks
__Hat
__Bandana
__Sweatshirt/jacket
__Gloves
__Rain gear
__Mosquito net clothing
__Underwear
__Shorts
__T-shirts
__Sleep clothes
__Swim suit/towel
__Laundry bag
__Clothes pins
__Shower shoes/flip flops

First Aid Kit
__First aid and wilderness survival handbook
__Adhesive tape
__Antiseptic wipes
__Sterile gauze pads
__Cotton swabs
__Tweezers
__Small sewing kit
__Bug repellant
__Sunscreen
__Misc. Band Aides/bandages
__Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaides)
__Antibiotic cream
__Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Tylenol/Naproxin
__Burn ointment
__Butterfly bandages
__Roll bandages
__Safety pins
__Scissors
__Bee sting kit
__Sinus medications
__Sterile compresses
__Splinting materials
__Ipecac
__Triangular bandages
__Hydrogen Peroxide
__Ace bandages
__Sunburn lotion
__Snake bit kit
__Eye drops
__Poison ivy cream/cleansers
__Heat/cold packs
__Latex gloves
__Thermometer
__Mole skin for blisters
__Road flares

Additional First Aid Tips
- Take a First Aid class and a CPR class – keep current on this information
- Keep supplies in a well marked, durable, waterproof container
- Keep the contents organized
- Know how to use everything in your first aid kit
- Inspect content often, re-supply as needed
- Keep readily available at all times

Tell someone of your plans

Camping Survival:

Camping Survival Tips

Pocket Survival Guide

"Eleven (11) Cs Camping/Survival Kit"

Reference Camping and Hiking Links:

www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/camping.html

www.smart-camping-guide.com

www.smart-hiking-and-camping-tips.com/camping-tips-blog.html

www.smart-hiking-and-camping-tips.com

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