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Camping Supplies Checklist

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Got Everything You Will Need?

Packing for a Camping trip - checklist

Camping Checklist – make sure you got everything packed!

The most useful tool for planning your camping vacation is the checklist.  Use the camping checklist below to identify everything you will need.  You will have all your camping gear, everything for your meals along with everything needed to prepare the meals in the campsite kitchen, everything needed to build a fire, and all games and pass time activities.

Download the Camping Checklist by clicking here to get a printout of this list.  Print it and save the Word.docx format document so you can modify it to include anything else based on your personal experiences and preferences.  Hang it on your garage wall where you will see it while you pack your vehicle.  You can even replace the pics on it with pictures from your own camping excursions!

Are we missing anything?  Leave a comment below!

Shelter  

Coleman Montana 8 - 8 Person Tent

Coleman Montana 8 – 16×7 – 8 Person Tent

  • Tent
  • Ground cloth
  • Stakes and spare tent stakes
  • Tent light

Sleeping Accommodations 

  • Sleeping bag

    Coleman Tandem 2 Person Rectangular 45 Degree Tent

    Coleman Tandem 2 Person 45 Degree Tent

  • Pillows
  • Pads or air mattress
  • Alarm clock (probably not, unless you want to see the sunrise!)
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Lights

The Princeton Tec Quad is a great choice for task lighting

Princeton Tec Quad headlamp

  • Lantern
  • Flashlights
  • Headlamps
  • Tent lamp
  • Spare batteries

Outdoor Campsite Comfort

Alps Chip Table

Alps Chip Table

  • Chairs
  • Stools
  • Table
  • Games and pass-time activities
  • Blankets and pillows

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Cooking Gear 

  • Camp stove and fuel
  • Grill, lighter fluid, charcoal
  • Cooking pots and pans
  • Cooking utensils – serving spoons, spatula, knives, etc.
  • Dining ware for each camper – plates,
    Coleman Dual-Fuel Standard Compact 2-Burner Stove

    Coleman Dual-Fuel Standard Compact 2 Burner Stove

    cups, bowls, knive/fork/ spoon
  • Can opener
  • Camping coffee pot
  • Insulated travel mugs for hot and cold drinks
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Tools

See the Campers Toolbox post on this site.  Be sure to include the following:

  • Duct tape
  • Hammer
  • Work gloves
  • Bungee cords
  • Trash bags
  • Rope
  • Extra batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Insect repellent
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Fire

See the Starting a Campfire post on this site

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The fire is roaring!

  • Firewood
  • Fire starters, kindling and tinder for starting the fire
  • Matches – keep in a waterproof container
  • Fire extinguisher

Safety

  • Cell phone  (verify if campsite is within cell phone range)

    Silva Ranger Compass

    Silva Ranger 515 Compass

  • Walkie talkie – great for kids or if campsite is outside of cell phone range
  • Whistle
  • Compass
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Kitchen Supplies

  • Paper towels
  • Basin for washing dishes and cookware –
    Pioneer 16 Piece Blue Enamelware Camp Set

    Pioneer 16 Piece Blue Enamelware Camp Set

    large plastic pan works well

  • Dishwashing detergent
  • Dish rag, sponge, scrubber
  • Dish towels
  • Trash bags
  • Foil – go with the heavy duty
  • Plastic wrap
  • Zip lock bags

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Food

Groceries for all meals planned, include extras:

  • Bread

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    Camping Lights and Lanterns

    October 25 admin Camping Gear

    Light up the Campsite!

     Headlamps

    headlamps to get all the details on the types of headlamps available and so of the best models for each type.

    Candles

    Make inexpensive campfire light by putting votive candles in a small tin can (e.g. from tuna, chiles, cat food).  Add extra light by making a reflector on the can.  Open the lid  ¾ of the way around, bend the lid up, and cover the lid with foil to make the reflector which will give added light.  Keep these with your other camping equipment in your camper’s toolbox when the camping fun is over.  They won’t break and you’ll be ready next time (just replace the candles that you have burned!).  

    Lanterns:

    It will be dark at night!  tSeveral good lanterns will ensure that you can get around and able to see.  Reviews for our favorite lanterns will be coming soon!

    Flashlights:

    Don’t forget your flashlight!  Make sure everyone in your group has one!

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    The Camper’s Toolbox

    October 6 admin Camping Gear

    The Camper’s Toolbox– Don’t Leave Home Without It!

    As you prepare and pack for your camping trip questions come to mind.  What else do I need to bring?  What will I need that I didn’t think to bring?  What if something breaks?  After the trip is over we know what we wish we had brought along.  If we had brought the rope this task would have been easier, if only we had more duct tape, if we only had this or that …

    We have created a list of things to include in your camper’s toolbox.  These essential tools simply go with you every time you go camping.  Keep them together in a bag or container and simply grab it when you pack to go camping.   You will be prepared to handle those little unplanned mishaps.  Add items to this list and your camper’s toolbox based on your camping experiences.

    • Duct tape – duct tape fixes everything!  If something tears, rips, breaks, comes apart or won’t stay where you want it then get out the duct tape!  It can fix (at least temporarily) almost anything that can break or go wrong (i.e., patch tents, tarps and backpacks, fix shoes and jackets, tape down anything that might blow away)
    • Tools:
      • Pocket knife – make sure it is sharp before you leave home
      • Pliers
      • Screw driver
      • Or, a good multi-tool that includes the above functions
      • Hammer
      • Small shovel
      • Ax
    • Work gloves, use when handling logs to build the fire
    • Several small pieces of lumber to use if the table, cot, or anything else needs leveling or extra support
    • Bungee cords — so many uses when something won’t stay where you want it or won’t stay shut or in place.  Sorta like duct tape, helps handle the unexpected situations.
    • Trash bags or plastic grocery sacks
      • Hang one on a tree limb when you arrive.  Pick up any trash that may have been left by the previous tenant, and use it for any trash you accumulate  keep the campsite clean.
      • Bring a large trash bag for every camper in your group, just in case everyone will need a raincoat
      • Bring one for your dirty clothes and wet clothes
    • Rope – use to make a clothes line for any clothing that got wet, towels or anything else that needs to dry out
    • Small broom and dustpan — keep your tent clean, clean off the picnic table
    • Extra batteries – for your flashlight, headlamps, camera …
    • First aid kit
    • Insect repellent 
    • Matches – waterproof them by dipping them in paraffin, store in a waterproof container like empty medicine or prescription bottles
    • Water jug — bring water to the campsite from the nearest faucet for drinking, cooking and cleanup.  If you are going someplace more remote bring full jugs of water, include one for each camper.  Empty milk jugs work good.
    • Can opener
    • Ziploc bags — food preparation, food storage, taking lunch or snacks along on a hike, wet clothes, use as a pillow if someone forgot theirs
    • Heavy foil – many uses in the preparation and storage of food
    • Wash cloths — along with the usual personal care uses, have one for all the campers in the group to clean their hands after enjoying that wonderful meal you prepared
    • Toilet paper — you never know how well supplied any facilities–if they exist–will be.  Store the roll in an empty 1 lb. coffee can.

    Following are additional camping accessories you will want to consider including in your toolbox: MULTI-TOOL:   A good multi-tool is a must-have in your Campers Toolbox to handle any unexpected task while you are enjoying your outdoor adventures.  Consider one of these awesome Leatherman Multi-Tools:

     

    Leatherman Leap Multi-Tool The Leatherman Leap is the first Leatherman multi-tool created created specifically for younger users! Designed with safety as the main priority, the Leap includes safety locks that keep fingers from the path of the tools,… [More]

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    Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool with Nylon Sheath   The Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool is an essential piece of equipment you’ll want to use for almost any outdoor job. Includes needle-nose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, hard-wire cutters, clip-point knife, serrated knife, saw, wood/metal file, diamond-coated file, scissors, large screwdriver, large-bit driver, small-bit driver, ruler (8″), bottle/can opener, wire stripper and lanyard attachment, two double-end bits, and a nylon sheath. Handle material: stainless steel. 25-year limited warranty.       Price:  $89.99   Buy Now

     

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    SWISS ARMY KNIFE:   A good Swiss Army Knife is perfect for when you don’t have room for a lot of bulky tools.    It is practical and useful and is an excellent tool with all around multipurpose uses.  They are known as the world’s most versatile accessory.

    Victorinox Super Tinker Swiss Army Knife The Victorinox Super Tinker has all the functionality of other Swiss Army knives but adds a multi purpose hook and scissors.  It includes:

      • Large blade
    • Small blade.
    • Can opener with small screwdriver.
    • Bottle opener with large screwdriver & wire stripper.
    • Scissors.
    • Reamer with sewing eye.
    • Phillips screwdriver.
    • Hook.
    • Toothpick.
    • Tweezers.
    • Key ring.

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    INSECT REPELLENT:   It’s the one thing you want to be sure to always take with you!


    And, everything else you might need … Check out the following camping essentials to complete your Camper’s Toolbox and ensure you are always prepared for a great campout!


    We have created this website, and it includes input from friends who love to camp.  Send any questions about this website to info@thebestcampingtips.com.  There are no sponsorships or paid topic insertions included on this website.  However, if you purchase something from the merchants featured on this website we may receive a commission for traffic directed from our site.  These commissions are also compensation for our opinion and analysis on products and services offered by these merchants.  We give our honest opinions and findings based on our research and experiences.  All views expressed are our own.  All product claim, stats, or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider.

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