Preparation is essential for any outdoor adventure. Having the necessary supplies and equipment can make a difference in your overall enjoyment and experience. Checklists are a great tool to help with your organization. Your camping list will vary according to the type of camping and activities you have planned, the places you are going, the time of year and the length of your trip. Add or remove items to suit your individual needs. Please email us with any other items that you would include in your camping checklist or write comment below.
Tell someone of your plans - give details of where you are going and when you expect to return, give directions and possible alternative roads that you may take, provide cell phone numbers, vehicle description and license plate numbers, hand-held radio channel and codes that you will use, and provide local authority phone numbers (State Police, Game & Fish Commission, Sheriff Dept, etc.) for the county or area that you will be in.
Additional First Aid Tips
Take a First Aid class and a CPR class – keep current on this information
Keep supplies in a well marked, durable, waterproof container
Keep the contents organized
Know how to use everything in your first aid kit
Inspect content often, re-supply as needed
Keep readily available at all times
799 Replies to “Camping Checklist”
Absolutely! Your comprehensive checklist covers all the essentials for a successful camping trip. One item I’d highly recommend adding is an elevated tent or a camping hammock, especially if you’re venturing into areas with uneven terrain or expecting inclement weather. It not only enhances comfort but also provides added protection from ground moisture and critters. Happy camping!
Thanks for your article. I am planning to go camping outside after this month. At least I was able to prepare well. Please make more articles like this.
You might want to bring a fixed blade knife also
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You made some good points there. I did a search on the issue and found most people will consent with your site.
What an amazing checklist made my job so easier. Now I can sleep peacefully without panicking that I might have missed something.
awesome checklist. thanks a lot.
Toilet brush! for when you destroy the toilet!
We are going camping for the first time, this list really helped!!!
I am planning to do outdoor camping after this pandemic and thanks I get across your article. At least I could make good preparation. Please make more articles like this.
cool list i am goin to a tree farm and it will be similar to camping!
very helpful
thanks this is a great list, very organised and well short out. thanks, I am going to canalven gorge
Great list . Don’t forget a speaker to listen to music
Great list! Would also be helpful to have a list version with two columned check boxes. One labeled “Have” and the other “Need”.
thank you so much!! we go camping every year but we never remember what to bring!!
I specifically like CBD Isolate gummies because they do not contain any THC so I have peace of mind in the case that I have to take a drug test for work because I am in the military..
Great list! We have camped in many different situations and this list covers all items needed for different places and lengths of time. I’m going to save this for sure!
Very helpful checklist! Thank you.
Awesome checklist!! We were thinking about going camping after this crisis is over and this will really help me out! Bookmarked for reference. Thankyou for this…
This list was exactly what I needed. It helped me a lot and I didn’t forget anything.
Great comprehensive list guys. Just wondering do you guys use cupboards to keep your personal gear organised in your tent? We don’t at the moment, but thinking of getting some to prevent having stuff all over the floor.
I agree, Pilar, this is a comprehensive list – take what you need from it. Why would someone think it is suggested to take all? Why would you take golf/toys/popcorn if you don’t want to? Get a clue, people.
Great list. I forgot camp chairs.
Nice list of camp travel checklist. I love to travel and camp. Thanks a lot for your valuable sharing and experience.A very informative article. I enjoyed reading. Keep sharing more with us.
What a great idea. A printable checklist for camping essentials is just what I need to make sure we don’t forget anything. Thanks! Once when I was little, my dad forgot the fly to the tent and it rained! That was pretty uncomfortable.
Thank you so much for your awesome listings. This is the list I find useful and appreciate your time for the information. All good information provided.
Great list. We started developing our checklist about 20 years ago. Most of it was from trial and error… like forgetting a sleeping bag. The checklist helps take your mind off of the not-so-important-stuff and lets you enjoy the experience of camping.
Great list thanks for sharing it because there are some things that I really forgot to add on my list. Thanks again!
Great List!
I haven’t gone tent Camping in Years… This list really refreshed my memory on a lot of items I may have forgot if I didnt read your Recommend list.. Thank You !
I love the list because it will really help us but am I the only who think that it was too much?
Thanks for a very amazing checklist it will really help me a lot for my incoming camping trip even though that I have my own list. But I will surely bring the things that really important like the first aid kit. Thanks Again!
Super helpful list for camping!! I’m so glad it included antacids LOL – my boyfriend gets heart burn that only strikes at night, but never remembers to bring Tums. This weekend we’re heading to an area with a small lake, so will also be packing float tubes and a pump. Also, for people going to areas where cell service still works, don’t forget to add chargers to your list.
Excellent detailed list. I am one of those who love the basics. Few articles are useless. The campsite is very nice. We made some of them. Tip: First check the local weather, as the experience may slow down the rain.
This is a very good list
I use it every time I’m going camping
GREAT LIST!! Additionally,I always take a firearm, an a bit of ammo. Which one depends on where and the type of camping.
Condoms,baby wipes
Great list, I think I need a trailer for my Jeep! Lol
Thank you now I will have all my items for my camping ⛺️ trip with my friends✋✋.
Hydrogen peroxide should probably be taken off the list, at least if it’s on the list for skin cleaning. It hasn’t been recommended for wound care for a while because it actually damages healthy skin.
I think I need a bigger backpack, great list though.
What a complete list.thanks!
Love this list!!!!!
This is amazing!! Saved me a bunch of time. Thank you!
thank you the list was very helpful
nice
Thank you for providing your camping checklist. My list is just as long and it keeps me in check so that I don’t forget the essentials. It’s a living breathing checklist that changes & improves with each camping trip. I’m going to review yours as you may have some things that I can add to mine. Thanks again.
Great detailed list, I’m one that likes to take just the basics an not a lot of unnecessary items camping is a lot of fun we have done quite a few just a small tip check the local weather first, rain can dampen the experience.
Great list. Don’t forget your pets supplies.
Food
Water
Toys
Bath soap
Leashes
Kennel
Treats if you use them.
Very good list, thank you. In regards to the complainers about it being too long: the list serves as a guide for things to bring. Use what works for you and dismiss what doesn’t. How difficult was that?…I thought so 🙂
Absolutely! Your comprehensive checklist covers all the essentials for a successful camping trip. One item I’d highly recommend adding is an elevated tent or a camping hammock, especially if you’re venturing into areas with uneven terrain or expecting inclement weather. It not only enhances comfort but also provides added protection from ground moisture and critters. Happy camping!
Thanks for your article. I am planning to go camping outside after this month. At least I was able to prepare well. Please make more articles like this.
You might want to bring a fixed blade knife also
good
You made some good points there. I did a search on the issue and found most people will consent with your site.
What an amazing checklist made my job so easier. Now I can sleep peacefully without panicking that I might have missed something.
awesome checklist. thanks a lot.
Toilet brush! for when you destroy the toilet!
We are going camping for the first time, this list really helped!!!
I am planning to do outdoor camping after this pandemic and thanks I get across your article. At least I could make good preparation. Please make more articles like this.
cool list i am goin to a tree farm and it will be similar to camping!
very helpful
thanks this is a great list, very organised and well short out. thanks, I am going to canalven gorge
Great list . Don’t forget a speaker to listen to music
Great list! Would also be helpful to have a list version with two columned check boxes. One labeled “Have” and the other “Need”.
thank you so much!! we go camping every year but we never remember what to bring!!
I specifically like CBD Isolate gummies because they do not contain any THC so I have peace of mind in the case that I have to take a drug test for work because I am in the military..
Great list! We have camped in many different situations and this list covers all items needed for different places and lengths of time. I’m going to save this for sure!
Very helpful checklist! Thank you.
Awesome checklist!! We were thinking about going camping after this crisis is over and this will really help me out! Bookmarked for reference. Thankyou for this…
This list was exactly what I needed. It helped me a lot and I didn’t forget anything.
Great comprehensive list guys. Just wondering do you guys use cupboards to keep your personal gear organised in your tent? We don’t at the moment, but thinking of getting some to prevent having stuff all over the floor.
I agree, Pilar, this is a comprehensive list – take what you need from it. Why would someone think it is suggested to take all? Why would you take golf/toys/popcorn if you don’t want to? Get a clue, people.
Great list. I forgot camp chairs.
Nice list of camp travel checklist. I love to travel and camp. Thanks a lot for your valuable sharing and experience.A very informative article. I enjoyed reading. Keep sharing more with us.
What a great idea. A printable checklist for camping essentials is just what I need to make sure we don’t forget anything. Thanks! Once when I was little, my dad forgot the fly to the tent and it rained! That was pretty uncomfortable.
Thank you so much for your awesome listings. This is the list I find useful and appreciate your time for the information. All good information provided.
Great list. We started developing our checklist about 20 years ago. Most of it was from trial and error… like forgetting a sleeping bag. The checklist helps take your mind off of the not-so-important-stuff and lets you enjoy the experience of camping.
Great list thanks for sharing it because there are some things that I really forgot to add on my list. Thanks again!
Great List!
I haven’t gone tent Camping in Years… This list really refreshed my memory on a lot of items I may have forgot if I didnt read your Recommend list.. Thank You !
I love the list because it will really help us but am I the only who think that it was too much?
Thanks for a very amazing checklist it will really help me a lot for my incoming camping trip even though that I have my own list. But I will surely bring the things that really important like the first aid kit. Thanks Again!
Super helpful list for camping!! I’m so glad it included antacids LOL – my boyfriend gets heart burn that only strikes at night, but never remembers to bring Tums. This weekend we’re heading to an area with a small lake, so will also be packing float tubes and a pump. Also, for people going to areas where cell service still works, don’t forget to add chargers to your list.
Excellent detailed list. I am one of those who love the basics. Few articles are useless. The campsite is very nice. We made some of them. Tip: First check the local weather, as the experience may slow down the rain.
This is a very good list
I use it every time I’m going camping
GREAT LIST!! Additionally,I always take a firearm, an a bit of ammo. Which one depends on where and the type of camping.
Condoms,baby wipes
Great list, I think I need a trailer for my Jeep! Lol
Thank you now I will have all my items for my camping ⛺️ trip with my friends✋✋.
Hydrogen peroxide should probably be taken off the list, at least if it’s on the list for skin cleaning. It hasn’t been recommended for wound care for a while because it actually damages healthy skin.
I think I need a bigger backpack, great list though.
What a complete list.thanks!
Love this list!!!!!
This is amazing!! Saved me a bunch of time. Thank you!
thank you the list was very helpful
nice
Thank you for providing your camping checklist. My list is just as long and it keeps me in check so that I don’t forget the essentials. It’s a living breathing checklist that changes & improves with each camping trip. I’m going to review yours as you may have some things that I can add to mine. Thanks again.
Great detailed list, I’m one that likes to take just the basics an not a lot of unnecessary items camping is a lot of fun we have done quite a few just a small tip check the local weather first, rain can dampen the experience.
Great list. Don’t forget your pets supplies.
Food
Water
Toys
Bath soap
Leashes
Kennel
Treats if you use them.
Very good list, thank you. In regards to the complainers about it being too long: the list serves as a guide for things to bring. Use what works for you and dismiss what doesn’t. How difficult was that?…I thought so 🙂