It doesn’t matter if you’re a first time camper or a seasoned RVer, it’s always good to have a checklist of things you want to bring with on a camping trip. Once you’re on the open road or tenting it in the wilderness chances are you may not be able to find the items you need. Check out the camping checklist below to be sure you have all you need for your camping adventures!
What type of camping is this camping checklist for?
This list is for any type of camping, but how you’re traveling and what you’re camping in will determine exactly what you need. There may be some things on this list that you might not need, or you may need all of them. Whether you’re camping in a tent, the bed of a truck, in a camper, or cruising in an RV, there are things on this list that you won’t want to go without. There are no photos in this list so you can easily print it out or copy and paste it into a document to use every time you head out on an adventure.
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Shelter and Sleep
- Tent
- Tarps
- Cot (We use the Roll-A-Cot which is a very handy and easy to store.)
- Sleeping Pad
- Sleeping Bag
- Blankets
- Pillow (I got this pillow for ice camping and it was so comfortable.)
Safety and First Aid
- First Aid Kit
- Garmin inReach (Read all about why we love our inReach here.)
- After Bite (Check out this article for the lowdown on mosquito bite relief!)
Tools, Gear, and Other Essentials
- Flashlight
- Lantern
- Headlamp
- Firewood
- Matches/Lighter
- Saw
- Axe
- Paracord
- Knife
- Phone Car Charger
- Solar Charger
Camp Comfort
- Camp Chairs
- Hammock
- Thermacell (These really work! People joke that our state bird is the mosquito, so you can be sure that we use this often!)
- Bug Spray
- Mosquito Net (Coghlan’s nets have saved me from many bites to the face!)
- HotHands
Toiletries
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Wet Wipes
- Toilet Paper (If you are traveling in an RV/Fifth Wheel/Camper make sure the toilet paper is septic safe.)
- Sunscreen
Food, Water, and Cooking Utensils
- Water
- Water Filter
- Water Bladder
- Water Bottles
- Cooler
- Ice
- Food
- Thermos
- JetBoil (Check out our full JetBoil review here.)
- JetBoil Fuel
- Tea
- Coffee
- Wash Basin, Dish Soap, and Sponge
- Utensils
- Coleman Camp Stove
- Propane
- Fire Grate
- Lodge Skillet (Make a fresh apple crumble in your cast iron for a camping dessert. I pre measure ingredients and bag them up for packing and easy mixing.)
- Tongs
- Spatula
- Tinfoil
- Mountain House/Peak Refuel
- Bear Creek Soup
- Popcorn
- Seasoning
- S’mores Goodies
- S’mores Sticks
- Paper Towels
- Garbage Bags
Fun and Games
Whether you’re glamping or roughing it in the wilderness I hope this list gets you prepared and on your way to your next camping adventure!
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