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Camping Equipment And Supplies: The Ultimate Checklist

Packing the camping equipment and supplies is one of the most important parts of the planning and preparation. As you know, packing too much or too little can ruin a fun camping trip. To make sure you pack the right things, here is the ultimate camping equipment checklist to guide you. Of course, you can modify and alter this checklist to suit your unique needs and preferences.

Shelter and Bedding
    Camping tent
    Sleeping bag
    Ground cloth or sleeping pad
    Sheets and blankets
    Pillows
    Shade tarp
    Poles, ropes, pegs, and stakes
    Air mattress
    Air pump for the air mattress

Food and Cooking
    Pots and pans
    Water jug
    Ice chest
    Potholders
    Thermos
    Cooking utensils (spatulas, knife, mixer, tongs, skewers, and so on)
    Eating utensils (spoons, forks, plates, cups, and bowls)
    Camping stove
    Portable grills
    Dutch oven
    Can and bottle openers
    Matches, charcoals, fire starters, fuel for the stove
    Cooking oil
    Food and water
    Food containers
    Seasonings and condiments

First aid kit
    Personal medications    
    Bandages
    Adhesive tape
    Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaides)
    Antiseptic wipes    
    Antibiotic cream
    Sterile gauze pads    
    Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Tylenol/Naproxin
    Cotton swabs    
    Hydrogen Peroxide
    Tweezers    
    Sunburn lotion
    Burn ointment
    Heat/cold packs
    Antibacterial soap
    Thermometer

Personal
    Clothes
    Underwear
    Sleep clothes
    Shoes (hiking shoes, flip-flops)
    Socks
    Toiletries (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, cologne, comb, deodorant)
    Bath towel
    Sunscreen
    Towels, hankies
    Hat
    Feminine products and items
    Toilet paper
    Laundry bag
    Swimsuit

Cleaning
    Dust pan/brush    
    Garbage bags
    Utility bags for storage
    Soap/dishwashing soap
    Dish rag
    Paper towels
    Hand wipes

Other camping equipment
    Flashlights
    Lantern with fuel and mantles
    Pocket knife
    Map, compass and/or GPS
    Binoculars
    Whistle
    Camping chairs and tables

More things to consider
    Mat for tent entrance    
    Repair kit for air mattress
    Spare batteries
    Plastic grocery bags
    Extra bulbs
    Bug repellent
    Clothesline
    Rope
    Water filter, purification treatment or purification tablets
    Digital camera or video camera
    Cards, games, and activities
    Duct tape
    Notepad and pen
    Cell phone charger
    Safety pins
    Money, ID, and coins
    Travel alarm clock
    Hammock
    Umbrella
    Car fire extinguisher (for RV or car camping)

Some More Tips Before you Go
1.    Organize the things in the campsite so you do not have a hard time finding what you need.
2.    Label containers for easy find.
3.    Place first aid kit in an easily accessible area but somewhere that is out of children’s reach.
4.    Take first aid classes before the camping trip.
5.    Check the things you packed twice to ensure that everything is complete.

If you do not use a checklist, packing all these things can give you a headache. Not only does a checklist make things easier, it also ensures that you do not forget anything important.

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