Have you ever been stuck at camp with a good bottle of wine and no corkscrew? How about coffee but no mugs or a flashlight with no batteries? Make sure you pack everything you need for your next camping trip with this camping checklist. Better yet, print out your own camping checklist and put it on top of your camping bin for easy reference.
Planning a camping trip with friends can be time-consuming and hectic. Especially when you are headed into the great outdoors where the ever unpredictable Mother Nature is in control. Luckily, remembering to pack the essentials and coordinating with your trip mates is now easier than ever with the Moonlight App. Download for free in the app store.
Print the camping checklist here and check out the camp kitchen checklist to ensure you have all of the essentials for your next camping trip.
Camping Checklist
Essentials
- Multi-tool
- Headlamp and Flashlights
- Tarp
- Rope or Bungee Cords
- Axe
- Waterproof Matches
Sleep and Shelter
- Tent, Stakes, Poles, Footprint, Rain Fly
- Sleeping Bag or Blankets
- Sleeping Pad or Air Mattress
- Pillows
Around the Campsite
- Folding Chairs
- Lantern
- Wood/Kindling
- Insect Repellent
Toiletries
- Toilet Paper
- Baby Wipes
- Toothbrush/Tooth Paste
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Biodegradable Soap
- Deodorant
- Medications and Prescriptions
Clothing
- Rain Jacket
- Base Layer
- Sweatshirt or Light Jacket
- Brimmed Hat/Visor and Beanie
- Bathing Suit
- Beach Towel/Blanket
- Sunglasses
Activity Gear
- Daypack
- First Aid Kit
- Toothbrush/Tooth Paste
- Hiking Boots or Shoes
- Trekking Poles
- Water Bottle
- Pocket Knife
- Guide Book
- Compass or GPS
- Whistle
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen?
- Lip Balm
- Gear for Activities (like climbing rope)
Camping Checklist Extras
- Camera and Charged Battery
- Fire Starter
- Extra Batteries
- Books/Games