What to Bring on a Camping Trip: A Camping Checklist - Josh Zapin: Head of Digital Production and Program Management

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I always get asked what to bring camping.

Well, I’ve finally put together a list! The list is pretty comprehensive: you don’t need to bring anything. Still, the list will help remind you of something you might have otherwise:

Shelter and Bedding Checklist

Essentials:

tent
tarp
sleeping bag (3)
sleeping pad (2)
headrest/pillows

Optionals:

books
cot
comforter
throw rug
pillow

Cooking and Dining Checklist

Essentials:

water
food
cooler
camp stove
mess kit
can opener
charcoal

Optionals:

charcoal chimney
smoker
Dutch oven
hot dog sticks
pie irons
folding chairs
folding table
table cloth
butane lighter
screen room
Chuck Box Items:
- salt and pepper
- herbs and spices
- cooking oil
- pot holders
- paper towels
- napkins
- plastic trash bags
- tongs and spatula
- aluminum foil
- measuring cups
- plastic silverware
- paper plates/bowls
- plastic cups
- zip lock bags
- knives
- cutting board
- cork screw

Menu

Breakfast

Bread
Eggs
Cereal
Milk
Lunch
Peanut Butter
Hummus
Tofurky slices
Bread

Snacks

Tofu Jerky
Trail Mix

Dinner

Saturday – Tortellini and Sauce/cheese
Sunday – Portabello Mushroom Burgers with Shallot Vinaigrette
Monday – Grilled Sesame Tofu

Beverages

Beer
Gatorade
Izzes
OJ

First Aid Kit

personal medication
bandages
aspirin, Tylenol
medical tape
sterile gauze
elastic wrap
antibiotic wipes
antiseptic cream
burn ointment
sunburn lotion
hydrogen peroxide
scissors
tweezers
eye wash
sanitary napkins
snake bite kit

Personal Hygiene

tooth brush
tooth paste
wash rag(s)
towel(s)
soap
comb/brush
nail clippers
razor
toilet paper
contact lenses

Cleaning Items

broom
dust pan
whisk broom
lawn rake
dish pan
detergent
dish rags
pot scrubber

Clothes

t-shirts
shorts
jeans/pants
socks
shoes/boots
camp shoes
hat/cap
sweater
rain poncho
underwear
swim suit
laundry bag

Miscellaneous Items

binoculars
bird guide
bug spray
bungi cords
camera
candles
cards, games
cell phone
clothes pins
compass
duct tape
fishing gear
flashlight
frisbee
GPS/Maps
kites
knife
lantern
matches
pen and paper
rope
shower bag
sun block
toys
tools
trail descriptions
water filters
whistle
music

Dog Items

Dog Food
Dog Bowls
Backpack
Dog Treats
Dog Bed
Towel
Poop Bags

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2 Comments

mellisa

4:47 pm March 27, 2012

thanks it really hepled
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1:27 pm June 9, 2013

[…] It’s Car Camping, so the usual (tents/sleeping bags/chairs/etc.) is required. See my handy checklist if you’d like to spark some ideas on what you should bring. […]

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