CAMPING CHECKLIST

Many campgrounds have drinkable water. If not, bring your own, or be prepared to
treat water if there’s a water source. And depending on how remote your campsite
is, navigation tools such as a map, compass and/or GPS may be required

CAMPSITE CAMPSITE EXTRAS

Tent (with footprint & stakes) Sunshade, tarp, or screen Solar and portable power
Sleeping bags house Binoculars
Sleeping pads Cots Navigation tools
Camping pillow Sleeping bag liners Field guides (flowers, insects)
Headlamps or flashlights Firewood Star chart/night-sky identifier
(with extra batteries) (sourced near campsite)
Book/reading material
Camp chairs Camp rug
Notebook and pen/pencil
Camp table (if no picnic Tablecloth and clips (or tape)
Music player (with headphones)
table at campsite) Clothesline (with clips)
Games and toys
Lantern (with mantles and
fuel/batteries if needed) Dog gear
Dry bags, stuff sacks or clear
Optional: plastic bins to store items
Hammock

KITCHEN
Stove and fuel Ice or ice substitutes Charcoal
Matches/ lighter/ firestarter Water bottles Portable coffee/tea maker
Cook pots (with pot holder) Camp sink (or wash bins) Rolling ice cream maker
Frying pan Biodegradable soap Marshmallow/hot dog
Eating utensils Pot scrubber/sponge(s) roasting forks

Cooking utensils Trash and recycling bags Small food-storage conainers,

bags and foil
Bottle opener, can opener, Dish towel
and corkscrew Large water jugs

Sharp knife Optional: Large, clear plastic bins

Camp grill and fuel (for storing kitchen gear)
Plates/bowls
Mugs/cups Grill rack

Cutting board Griddle

Cooler Dutch oven

 CLOTHING/FOOTWEAR HEALTH & HYGIENE TOOLS & REPAIRS
Moisture-wicking underwear Toilet paper Multi-tool
Moisture-wicking T-shirts Hand sanitizer Duct tape
Quick-drying pants/shorts Toothbrush and toothpaste Extra cord
Long-sleeve shirts (for sun Toiletry kit Tent-pole repair sleeve
and bugs) Quick-dry towel Pad/Mattress repair kit
Lightweight fleece or jacket Menstrual and urinary Mallet or hammer
Boots or shoes suited products (for hammering tent stakes)
to terrain Prescription medications Saw or axe
Socks (synthetic or wool) First-aid kit or supplies (for cutting firewood)
Sleepwear Small broom and dustpan
Sunglasses Sun and bug protection:
(with retainer leash) Sunscreen
Sun hat Lip balm
Insect repellent
Additional items for rainy and/or
cold weather: Insect repellent candles PERSONAL ITEMS
Rainwear (jacket and pants) Optional: Credit card and/or cash
Long underwear Sanitation trowel (if no toilets) ID
Warm insulated jacket or vest Baby wipes Cell phone
Fleece pants Alcohol or antiseptic wipes Campsite reservation
Gloves or mittens Mirror confirmation (if required)
Warm hat Brush/comb

Optional: Cosmetics

Swimsuits Spare eyeglasses/contact

lens supplies
Water sandals
Eyeshades
In-camp sandals or booties
Earplugs
Bandanas or Buffs
Portable camp shower