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Camping Packing List

CLICK HERE for our free Printer Friendly Camping Packing List with checkboxes!

We highly recommend that you print the above linked Printer Friendly Version of our Camping Packing List. Note that because the printer friendly version is a PDF file, it will take a few seconds to open.

Not a complete list. Remember, the requirements of tent camping vary greatly, depending on environmental and other conditions. It is essential that you fully research the necessary information regarding what is required for camping in any specific area. The Printer Friendly Version of this camping packing list provides blank spaces at the bottom of each category to write in extras that you think of.

TRAVEL NECESSITIES

• Wallets & Purses
• Credit/Debit Cards
• Medicines (Prescription & Over-The-Counter)
• Are your pets taken care of?
• Stopped your mail at Post Office? Or will a friend pick up?

SHELTER

• Tent
• Ground Cloth/Tarp
• Shade Tarp
• Mat for Tent Entrance (keep out excess dirt)
• Dust Brush & Pan
• Sleeping Bags
• Foam Padding roll (for underneath Sleeping Bags)
• Blankets & Sheets (if using Air Mattress)
• Air Mattress, Air Pump & Repair Kit
• Pillows
• Extra Stakes
• Hammer or Axe
• Lanterns/Flashlights
• Rope

CLOTHING ITEMS

• Pants/Shorts for daily use (Using more than once will make packing lighter)
• Tops/Shirts for daily use
• Belts
• Undergarments
• Sandals or water-type shoes (great for around the water and to/from showers)
• Swimsuits (a big t-shirt helps for going/coming to/from the water)
• Hats (nice for keeping out of the sun while out and about)
• Shoes/Boots
• Socks
• Rain Poncho
• Outerwear
• Laundry Bag
• Washing Powder
• Clothes Pins

TOILETRIES

• Sunscreen
• Comb and/or Hairbrush
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Razor
• Shaving Cream
• Soap
• Toilet Paper
• Shampoo
• Curling Iron
• Straightener
• Solarcaine or equivalent
• Q-Tips or equivalent
• Fingernail & Toenail Clippers
• Makeup
• Feminine Items
• Towels and Washcloths
• Deodorant
• Shower Bag (if necessary)

ELECTRONIC ITEMS

• Camera & Memory Card (or 35MM Film)
• Laptop Computer
• Cellphone
• Cellphone Charger
• Batteries
• Video Camera & Tapes/DVD's
• Battery-Powered Alarm Clock
• MP3 Players
• Walkie-Talkies

COOKING AND DINING

• Water Container
• Coolers and Ice
• Camp Stove with fuel/propane
• Can Opener
• Matches/Lighter
• Charcoal/Firewood
• Campfire Grill/BBQ Grill
• Folding Table
• Table Cloth
• Chairs
• Screen Room
• Paper Plates/Bowls/Plastic Cups
• Plastic Forks/Spoons/Knives
• Paper Towels
• Cooking Oil
• Pam or equivalent
• Seasonings and Condiments
• Skewers/Grill Forks
• Cooking Utensils
• Pots and Pans
• Potholders/Oven Mitts
• Dishpan/Dish Towels/Dish Soap
• Trash Bags

MISCELLANEOUS

• Insect Repellent
• Compass
• Whistle
• Fishing Gear/Bait/Licenses
• First Aid Kit
• Binoculars
• Duct Tape
• GPS
• Canteens
• Hand Wipes/Hand Sanitizer
• Radio
• Knife
• Extension Cords/Lights (if powered site)

CLICK HERE for our free Printer Friendly Camping Packing List with checkboxes!

We highly recommend that you print the above linked Printer Friendly Version of our Camping Packing List. Note that because the printer friendly version of this list is a PDF file, it will take a few seconds to open. The Printer Friendly Version features checkboxes for checking each item, and also has blank spaces at the bottom of each list category, where you can write in extras that you think of to customize your packing list. It is recommended that you print one packing list for each person traveling, so you can check off each item for each person.

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