MUST HAVE Camping Items Checklist

The Must Have Camping Checklist

The key to any successful excursion lies in the hands of your trusty, weekend checklist. It is essential to ensure that you are ALWAYS prepared with the necessary equipment and supplies needed for your specific outdoor adventure. Preparing for a long weekend in the wilderness can become a headache if you don’t have an updated checklist to keep you organized and top of things. Nothing is worse than forgetting something important behind or not having the correct supplies in the event of an emergency. Be sure to keep your camping checklist close to your heart to prevent these types of situations.

~PREPARATION IS KEY~

*Your checklist will need to be modified according to the type of environment you are staying in, the activities you have planned, the forecast for that time of year and the length of your trip *

Add or remove items to fit your personal needs

If you do not already have a camping checklist or are looking to make improvements to your current one, take a look at our version of what we think are must-haves for your next camping trip:

Important Camping Items Checklist:

Shelter Necessities

• Tent
• Stakes
• Hammer/Axe

Bedding Necessities

• Sleeping Bag(s)
• Blankets/Sheets
• Pillows
• Air Mattress/Air Pump

Personal Necessities

• Razor
• Comb/Brush
• Deodorant
• Shower Shoes/Flip-Flops
• Towel(s)
• Washcloth
• Toilet Paper
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Feminine Products
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste

Clothes Necessities

• Appropriate Shoes/Boots
• Socks/Underwear
• Shorts
• Jeans/Pants
• T-shirts
• Sleep Clothes
• Jacket/Sweatshirt
• Swim Suit/Beach Towel
• Extra Clothes for Emergency

Food/Drinks/Dining Necessities

• Paper Towels
• Trash Bags
• Dish Soap
• Cooking Utensils
• Ziploc Bags
• Napkins
• Cooking oil
• Tupperware
• Oven mitt
• Pots/Pans/Lids
• Silverware (Plastic)
• Bowls/Plates
• Bottle Opener/Can Opener
• Dish Rag/Towel(s)
• Coolers/Ice
• Campfire Grill
• Food
• Drinks
• S’mores Materials

Miscellaneous Necessities

• Fire Starter/Flammables/Newspaper
• Matches/Lighter
• Sunscreen
• Chapstick
• Extra Batteries
• Flashlight
• Bug Spray/Repellant Candles
• Maps/Compass
• Backpack
• Fishing Equipment
• Radio
• Warning Light
• Camping Chairs
• Sunglasses
• Bikes/Bike Helmet
• First Aid Kit

In Case of an Emergency

Basic First Aid Kit:

• Medication (Personal Use)
• Tweezers
• Tissues
• Bandages/Roll Bandages/Butterfly Bandages/Ace Bandages
• Antiseptic Wipes
• Eye Drops
• Cotton Swabs
• Anti-Acids(Tums/Rolaids)
• Nail Clippers
• Ibuprofen/Aspirin/Tylenol
• Antibiotic Cream