A quick-reference guide to everything you need to bring on your next camping trip.
General Clothing
Checklist
- Windproof/waterproof shell
- Synthetic Shirt (wool sweater or synthetic like fleece)
- Underwear
- Hat, Bandana, or Cap
- Head Netting (can be included as part of cap)
- Hiking Boots
- Synthetic, Wool, or Silk Long Underwear (if cold weather)
- Quick-Drying Synthetic Pants
- Rain Gear or Poncho
- Running Shoes and Sandals (optional)
- Shorts (lightweight synthetics which can double as a bathing suit)
- T-Shirts
- Waterproof Utility Bag for Clothes
- Wool or Synthetic Outdoor Socks
Essential Camping Gear Checklist
- Backpack
- Sleeping Bag
- Candle Lantern
- Extra Batteries
- Compass
Cutlery- Extra Flashlight Batteries
- Extra Pair of Glasses or Contact Lenses
- First-Aid Kit
- Knife
- Garbage Bags
- Maps
- Matches
- Pocket knife
- Self-sealing sandwich bags
- Sleeping mat or air mattress
- Sunglasses
- Tarp
- Tent
Water Bottle
Water Purifier or Purifying Solution- Waterproof Flashlight
- Windproof Lighter and Fuel
Camp Kitchen Checklist
- Biodegradable Dishwashing Detergent or Soap
Camp Stove Fuel/Propane- Pots and Pans
- Spatula
- Camping Stove
- Water Carrier
- Wood (if fire is permitted)
- Cooler/Ice Chest
Personal Hygiene Checklist
- Comb or Hair Brush
- Dental Floss
- Gardening Trowel (for burying waste)
- Handy Wipes
- Nail Clipper
- Soap
- Toilet Paper
- Towels
- Washcloth
