Campgear.com Camping Checklist

Provided is a general camping checklist of items to consider when camping. Certain items may be optional depending on your specific activities and weather expectations. Not every item is required for every trip.

Outdoor Necessities

Lighter/Matches/Fire starter
Water bottle / Hydration Pack
Water Purifier (iodine, filter, etc.)
Knife

Flashlight/Headlamp
Compass / Map
Whistle
Identification

Shelter

Tent
Footprint
Tent Stakes
Mallet / Hammer (optional)
Tarp (Cooking / Shelter)

Guy Lines (if applicable)
Extra Cord / Rope
Dust Pan / Brush (optional)
Snow / Sand Stakes (if applicable)

Sleeping Gear

Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Mattress / Cot (if applicable)
Bivy Sack (If applicable)
Hammock (optional)
Hammock Straps (optional)

Bug Net (optional)
Sleeping Bag Liner (optional – winter)
Sleep Socks
Book (optional)
Mattress / Sleeping Pad

Camp Kitchen

Group Pot
Individual Pot
Fry Pan
Coffee Press
Bowl / Plate
Re-usable Cups
Fork/Knife/Spoon/Spork
Kitchen Knife
Wisk
Cheese Grater
Stove
Fuel

Hand Sanitizer
Stove Repair Kit
Insulated Mug
Can Opener
Sponge / Brillo Pad
Biodegradable Soap
Garbage Bags
Ziploc Bags
Lighter/Matches
Cutting Board
Collapsible Water Jug / Reservoir
Food Storage (Bear canister / Coolers)

Hiking / Backpacking

Backpack
Map / Compass
GPS (if applicable)
First Aid Kit
Hiking Boots
Trekking Poles (Optional)
Rain Jacket / Pants
Whistle
Sunscreen / Hat
Blister Kit
Repair Kit / Extra Shoelaces

Water Purifier or Filter
Water Bottle / Reservoir
Food / Trail Snacks
Warm layer
Headlamp
Medical Information / PLB
Stuff Sacks
Shovel / Trowel
Rain Fly / Pack Liner
Trekking Poles / Walking Stick
Did you tell someone where you are going?

Kayaking / Canoeing / SUP

Kayak / Canoe / SUP
Paddle
Extra Paddle / Paddle Repair Kit
Sump Pump (if applicable)
Paddle Float
PFD
Spray Skit (if applicable)
Helmet (if applicable)
Whistle (waterproof)
Dive Knife
Map/Compass
Sunscreen

Water bottle
Sunglasses / Hat
Dry Storage
Extra Food
Water Purifier / Filter
First Aid Kit
Paddle Gloves
Water Shoes
Wet Suit (if applicable)
Dry Top (if applicable)
Nose Plugs (optional)
Did you tell someone where you’re going?

Clothing

Rain Jacket / Pants
Long Sleeve Shirt / Long Underwear Top
Short Sleeve Shirt
Shorts
Pants / Convertible Pants
Underwear
Socks
Liner Socks (if applicable)
Long Underwear Bottoms
Correct Layers (see Layering Guide)
Baseball Cap / Sun Hat

Winter Hat
Gloves (if applicable)
Scarf / Neck Gator (if applicable)
Bandanas
Sports Bra (ladies)
Underwear
Gators (optional)
Bathing Suit (if applicable)
Camp / Sleep Booties (if applicable)
Vest (optional)

Personal Items

Hand Sanitizer
Toilet Paper (Biodegradable)
Sun Screen
Sun Glasses
Lip Balm / Chap Stick
Wet Wipes

Prescription Medications (W/ Extra Set)
Toothbrush / Tooth Paste
Epipen (if applicable)
Bug Spray
Biodegradable Soap
Toiletries

Repair Kit

Zip Ties
Needles (multiple)
Thread
Super Glue
Duct Tape
Mineral Oil (small amount)
Multi-Tool
Extra Fast-ex Buckles
Extra Cord-Locks

Lash Straps
Fabric Patches
Mesh Patches
Gore-Tex Patches
Seam Grip
Tent Pole Repair Tube
Extra Shoe Laces / Cordelette
Safety Pins
Extra Batteries

First Aid Kit

Gloves
CPR Mask
First Aid Quick Reference
Band Aids (varying sizes)
Gauze / Basic Wound Dressings (multiple)
1” Adhesive Tape
Tweezers
Wound Cleaning Syringe (60cc w/ Irrigation tip)
Trauma Shears / Safety Scissors
Mole Skin
Time Piece
Compression Wrap / ACE Bandage
Triangle Bandages

SAM Splint (advanced)
Stethoscope (advanced)
Burn Kit (advanced)
Tourniquet (advanced)
SOAP Notes (advanced)
O.T.C. medications (advanced)
1. Ibuprofen
2. Antihistamines
3. Antacids
4. Antibiotic Cream
5. Aloe Vera
6. Sunscreen
7. Throat Lozenge
8. Glucose Gel / Honey Packets

Optional Items

Camera
Folding Chair
Folding Table
Frisbee
Cards
Book
Lantern
Saw / Axe / Hatchet

Notepad / Pen
Binoculars
Pack Towels
Money / ID / Credit Card
Travel Alarm Clock
Day Pack / Hydration Pack
Scissors
Umbrella

July 3, 2014 by Ian P. | Comments Off

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