You’ve bought, borrowed, or booked a tent, you’ve picked a destination, settled on a campsite and now you’re ready to pack. Here is your personal checklist (feel free to add or delete items)
Essentials:
Money
Tickets
Directions to campsite
Camping:
Tent(s) – Check for pegs and guy ropes
Mallet
Sleeping bags
Pillow
Tent repair kit
Inflatable Mattress
Chairs
Ground cover tarp
Portable crib for young children
Clothes:
Glasses/contact lenses
Socks and Underwear
Spare emergency warm socks (trust me)
Raincoat
Sunglasses
Hat
Hiking Shoes
Clothes warm/lightweight
Pajamas
Onesie
Towels
Plastic bags to separate and store clothes
Toiletries:
Toilet Paper
Shampoo and conditioner
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap
Deodorant
Lip balm
Suntan lotion
Feminine hygiene products
She wee
Insect repellent
Biodegradable wet wipes
Emergency toilet bucket
Potty for kids
Cooking:
Large refillable water container
Utensils
Pots/pans
Cutlery
Plates and bowls
Firelighters
Cooler(s)
Food
Portable stove
Firewood
Aluminum foil
Marshmallows (we love the giant marshmallows and seeing how many we can fit in our mouth)
Lighter
Tongs
Can/wine bottle opener
Chopping board
Cooler with ice
Snacks
Pet bowls and food/water (Check out our other article about camping with dogs)
Napkins
Matches or lighter
Dustpan and brush
Rubbish bags
Axe/Saw (check campsite guidelines)
Electronics:
Camera
Portable charger
Lantern
Torches
Spare batteries
Recreational:
Bicycles
Glow sticks
Favourite games
Scavenger hunt
Pack of cards
Colouring books and crayons
Binoculars
There you have it, a comprehensive checklist for all your camping needs. Remember to pack lighter if you are going to be staying at more than one campsite or are going hiking.