Below is the final camping checklist of essential and optional camping gear to consider packing for your next camping trip. Use the print version to tailor your own camping checklist.
Shelter and Bedding (essentials)
- tent
- tarp
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad
- headrest
Shelter and Bedding (optionals)
- books
- cot
- comforter
- throw rug
- pillow
Cooking and Dining (essentials)
- water
- food
- cooler
- camp stove
- mess kit
- can opener
- charcoal
- charcoal chimney
- smoker
- Dutch oven
- hot dog sticks
- pie irons
- folding chairs
- folding table
- table cloth
- butane lighter
- screen room
- chuck box
- 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
- 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
- tooth brush
- tooth paste
- wash rag(s)
- towel(s)
- soap
- comb/brush
- nail clippers
- razor
- toilet paper
- broom
- dust pan
- whisk broom
- lawn rake
- dish pan
- detergent
- dish rags
- pot scrubber
- t-shirts
- shorts
- jeans/pants
- socks
- shoes/boots
- camp shoes
- hat/cap
- sweater
- rain poncho
- underwear
- swim suit
- laundry bag
- binoculars
- bird guide
- bug spray
- bungi cords
- camera
- candles
- cards, games
- cell phone
- clothes pins
- compass
- duct tape
- fishing gear
- flashlight
- frisbee
- GPS
- kites
- knife
- lantern
- matches
- pen and paper
- rope
- shower bag
- sun block
- tools
- water filters
- whistle
