Camping Checklist
This Camping Checklist is huge...it is definitely not for the backpacker! It is a combination of several other checklists packed into one list.
Eliminate items that don't pertain to you and add items you want to bring. It is meant to give you a printable packing list...and as a guide to remind you of things you might not have thought of.
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General Items
Per scout or family
SHELTER
- Tent - Stakes
- Hammer/Mallet, we have these you can use to erect your tent
- Stake Puller
- Rope, Optional
- Tarp for groundcover under tent
- Tarp for rain fly if necessary, usually not needed
- Broom & Dustpan, to clean the floor of your tent before you pack it up
- Small doormat for tent entrance
BEDDING
- Sleeping Bag
- Sheets
- Comforter
- Air Mattress, best investment your can make for camping
- Sleeping Pad, if you do not use/have air mattress
- Pillow
- Air Mattress Pump
- Batteries
OTHER TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
- Flashlights (one for each person)
- Lanterns
- Batteries
- Fold up Chairs
- Compass
- Duct Tape
- Small Shovel or Trowel
CLOTHING
- T-shirts
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Shorts
- Jeans/Pants
- Socks, a couple of extra pairs
- Underwear
- Pajamas
- Bathing Suit
- Jacket or sweater
- Rain Jacket or poncho
- Hat
- Bandana
- Closed-Toed Shoes (Sneakers or Boots)
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Laundry Bag
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
- Shower Shoes/Flip Flops
- Toilet Paper (keep in Ziplock bag)
- Towel
- Washcloth/Scrubby
- Comb or Brush
- Soap (bar or liquid)
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Wipes
- Bug Spray
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
EVERYBODY
- Camera; Disposable or Digital
- Fishing Gear - where appropriate
- Binoculars
- Star Maps
- Nature Books
- Bug Box
- Snacks
- Bottled Water or Juice
KITCHEN/COOKING SUPPLIES
The following items are provided by the Pack
Lots of WATER for Drinking, Cooking, and Washing Tableware (at least 1 gallon per person, per day of your trip
Tableware
- Spoons, Forks, Knives
- Plates, Bowls
- Drinking Cups
- Coffee Cups
Cooking Equipment
- Camp Stove
- Grill
- Charcoal
- Charcoal Chimney
- Newspaper
- Lighter
- Matches
- Dutch Oven
- Nesting Camp Pots (with lids)
- Frying Pans (with lids)
- Pie Irons
- Coffee Pot
Kitchen Supplies
- Can Opener
- Wine Bottle Opener
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Potholders
- Tongs
- Spatula
- Wooden Spoons
- Slotted Spoon
- Pronged Fork
- Whisk
- Paring Knife
- Chef's Knife
- Grater
- Campfire roasting forks (for hot dogs or marshmallows)
- Cutting Board
- Basting Brush
- Vegetable Peeler
- Meat Thermometer
- Colander or Strainer
Cleanup and Put Away
- Ziplock Bags (sandwich and quart)
- Aluminum Foil
- Dish Soap
- Small container of chlorine bleach for sanitizing
- Dishcloth
- Dishpans (3)
- Plastic Scrubby
- Sponge
- Paper Towels
- Trash Bags
Other
- Folding Table
- Tablecloth
- Tablecloth clips
- Coolers:
- Wet (cold foods) Cooler
- Dry Goods Cooler
- Beverage Cooler
- Large Water Container
- Hand Soap
- Hand Sanitizer
Pantry Food Items
- Small Bottle of Vegetable Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Flour
- Sugar
- Creamer
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hot Chocolate Mix
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Your Favorite Herbs and Spices
CAMPFIRE EQUIPMENT
Leaders Carry these items
- Firewood
- Tinder
- Kindling
- Newspaper
- Dryer Lint
- Lighter
- Matches
- Campfire Ring
- Charcoal Table
FIRST AID SUPPLIES -
Leaders Carry these items in the Pack's First Aid kit
WOUND AND BURN CARE
- Bandages, assorted sizes and shapes
- Gauze Pads
- Ace Bandages
- Moleskin
- Medical Tape or Adhesive
- Q-Tips
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Antiseptic wipes or ointment
- Antibiotic Cream or ointment
- Burn Ointment
OTHER
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Snake Bite Kit
- Bee Sting Kit
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Sunburn Care Lotion
- Topical Antihistamine (Benadryl)
- Hydrocortisone Cream
- Hot/Cold Packs
- First Aid Instruction Book
MEDICATIONS
These are personal items and if required need to be kept in locked in your vehicle
- Prescription Medications
- Allergy Medication
- Pain Reliever (Tylenol, Aspirin, Advil)
- Eye drops
- Antacid
- Anti-diarrheal, (Pepto-Bismol, kaopectate, etc)
- Vicks Vapor rub
- Cold Medication
- Cigarettes and smoking paraphernalia should be keep out of sight of the children
Notice anything I missed or a favorite item that you would like to see added? Just go to the contact page and let me know...I would be happy to add it in.