A Happy Camper Camping Essentials Checklist
Basic
- Matches / match case
- Water bottle
- Water filter / purifier
- First aid kit
- Maps / compass
- Mirror / whistle
- Candles
- Sunglasses
- Flashlight / batteries
- Nylon cord
- Emergency blanket
- Watch
- Biodegradable Soap
- Toilet paper
- Fire starters
- Knife
General
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag
- Ground cloth
- Mattress / pad
- Tent / pegs / poles
- Tarp
- Stuff sacks
- Boots / Shoes
- Socks
- Underwear
- Long underwear
- Swimsuit
- Shirts
- Pants & belt
- Shorts
- Sweater
- Poncho / rain gear
- Hat / cap / bandana
- Sunscreen & lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen & lip balm
- Insect repellant
- Emergency shelter (Tube tent, space blankets)
- Tooth brush / paste
- Towel / washcloth
- Comb
- Foods
- Snacks
- Beverages
- Stove & fuel
- Fuel containers
- Knife, fork & spoon
- Spatula
- Pots & pans
- Pot Grip
- Sierra cup
- Bowls
- Id / money / keys
- Foil
- Trash bags
- Can opener
- Grill
- Cooking oil
- Safety pins
- Pad & pencil
- Moleskin
- Gloves
Accessories
- Pack rain cover
- Hammock
- Binoculars
- Thermometer
- Altimeter / barometer
- Sharpening stone
- Head lamp
- Fishing gear
- Lantern
- Spare batteries
- Saw / ax
- Trowel
- Radio
- Emergency rations
- Flare
- Thermos
- Staff / walking stick
- Seam sealer
- Scissors
- Sewing kit
- Tools
- Tape
- Field guides
- Maps
- Books
- Games
- License for fishing / hunting
- Hand warmers
With Vehicle
- Water cooler
- Ice chest & ice
- Shade / screen tent
- Extra fuel / gas cans
- Heater / fuel
- Rope
- Bar-B-Q & fuel / starter
- Tackle box
- Fishing pole
- Guns / ammo
- Horse shoes
- Dutch ovens
- Lid lifter
- Cookbook
- Lawn chairs
- Folding table
- Water carriers
- Dish pans
- Air mattress
- Jumper cables
- Balls / bats / mitts
- Camera / flash
- Tripod