Camping Trip Packing List

Shelter and Sleeping

• Ground cloth
• Tent(s)
• Sleeping pads
• inflatable mattress & pump
• cots
• Sleeping bags
• Pillows
• Chairs
• rug for tent entryway

Camp Kitchen

• folding table
• Stove (be sure to test it each time before you go)   Stove part
• Stove fuel
• Charcoal and lighter fuel (if grilling)
• Firewood and kindling (if allowed)
• Matches/lighter
• Cooking pots and pans
• Cast iron grill
• Water/ Large water dispenser
• Utensil set (including spoons, knives, forks, and cooking utensils such as serving spoons, knives, and spatulas) TONGS.
• Can opener
• Mess kits for everyone (plates, cups, bowls)
• sporks
• Cooler and ice  (make block ice)
• Dish detergent
• Dish towels/ small towels
• Sponge/scraper
• Plastic basin (for washing dishes)
• Small bottle of bleach or antibacterial kitchen cleaner
• Tablecloth
• Trash bags
• Foil
• Ziploc bags
• Hot pads
• Citronella candle
• Food Items
• Snacks
• Fruit
• Peanut butter and bread
• Butter/cooking oil
• Condiments (salt, pepper, multi-spice, and mustard/catsup when applicable)
• Beverages (juice boxes, milk)
• Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
• Milk, sugar (if needed)
• Desserts
• Makings for s'mores (marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate)
• 2 big coolers.  Picnic cooler.

Handy Stuff

• Extra shade-- tarp or whatever

• Paracord
• Rubber bands/ zip ties
• bungee cords
• extra adjustable straps
• Clothespins
• Duct tape
• Multi-tool/utility knife & vise grips
• Small handheld broom (for sweeping out the tent)
• Lantern   (filament)
• Headlamps for all
• Batteries/ car chargers for everything
• bandana

Toiletries

• washcloths
• Soap
• Hand sanitizer
• Shampoo/ conditioner (if showers)
• Face cleanser/ moisturizer
• Quarters for pay showers (?)
• Toothbrushes/toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Razor
• Toilet paper and trowel
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Baby wipes

First Aid/ Medical

• Bandages
• Gauze/ tape
• Ace bandage  (or instead of tape I buy that stretchy stuff that sticks to itself and it can double for an ace bandage)
• Benadryl
• Neosporin (with pain relief)
• Bug repellent
• Ibuprofen
• Tweezers
• Moleskin (if hiking)
• Prescription meds

Clothing for All

• Shoes/Boots
• Shorts
• Long pants
• Tee shirts
• Sandals/flip-flops or water shoes (for public showers)
• Wool socks
• Underwear
• Rain/wind jacket
• sweater or jacket
• Pajamas
• Bathing suits
• Sunglasses
• beanie-type hat
• Sun hat/ cap
• Swim towels
• Daypacks

Essentials

• Water bottles/ hydration packs
• Camera
• Video camera
• Reading material for all (including good bedtime stories)
• Guidebooks and maps
• Camping reservation info
• Cell phone

Kid Stuff

• Bicycles
• Whistle/compass
• crawdadding equipment (line, hook, summer sausage, bucket)
• knot-tying books
• Toys, board games, or deck of cards
• Journal or sketchbook & writing/drawing implements.