Camping Checklist

Always Bring: Core Gear

• Cell phone
• Chargers
• USB battery pack
• Wallet
• Car keys
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Spare batteries
• Lighters
• Fire starters
• Tarp
• Rope
• Duct tape
• Garbage bags
• Pen & paper
• Whistle
• Emergency poncho
• Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife
• Offline maps downloaded

Always Bring: Clothing

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• T-shirts
• Sweater or hoodie
• Rain jacket
• Long pants
• Shorts
• Underwear
• Socks
• Extra socks
• Runners or boots
• Sandals
• Toque or warm hat
• Sleepwear
• Swim shorts

Always Bring: Bathroom & Personal

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Medicine
• Towel
• Shampoo
• Razor
• Shaving cream
• Nail clippers
• Ear plugs
• Condoms
• Body spray
• Toilet paper
• Wet wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Lip balm

Always Bring: Safety

• First aid kit
• Band-Aids
• Adhesive tape
• Antibiotic ointment
• Compression bandage
• Moleskin
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Work gloves
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Bear spray or bear horn
• Thermometer
• Antihistamine pills
• Ibuprofen
• Emergency blanket

Car Camping

• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Air mattress
• Air pump with batteries
• Lantern
• Folding chairs
• Folding table
• Cooler
• Ice
• Firewood bundle
• Axe
• Folding saw
• Hammer
• Large water jug
• Hot dogs & buns
• Bacon & eggs
• Butter
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• BBQ sauce
• S’more ingredients
• Jiffy Pop
• J.A.W. Pancake Mix
• Pancake syrup
• Mystic Fire
• Games or cards
• Camera
• Solar music player or speaker
• Boat with bailer & lifejackets
• Boat patch kit

Walkable Backcountry

• Compact tent
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Daypack or light hiking backpack
• Water bladder
• Compact cook set
• Compact fuel canister
• Lightweight cup or mug
• Cliff bars
• Emergency dehydrated food
• Bear bag
• Rain cover for pack
• Compact towel
• Camp sandals
• Trowel
• Compass or GPS
• Notebook
• Camera

Hiking Backcountry

• Ultralight tent or shelter
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Hiking backpack
• Trekking poles
• Water purification system
• Water bladder
• Dry bags
• Compact stove
• Compact pot
• Lightweight spoon
• Dehydrated meals
• Cliff bars
• Salt tabs
• Bear bag
• Rain cover for pack
• Needle & repair tape
• Trail markers
• Compass or GPS

Luxury Cabining

• Pillow
• Blanket
• Food cooler
• Steak
• Mixed veggies
• Chili
• Cheese grater
• Measuring cups
• Large frying pan
• Wine or alcohol
• Folding chairs
• Community shelter
• Large propane firepit
• AC inflatable queen mattress
• Mega power supply
• Large water jug with pump
• Portable propane shower
• Fishing gear & license
• Crossbow & target
• Hot tub chlorine tabs
• Zip line harness w/ rope
• Books, cards, games
• Camera
• Solar music player or speaker

• Newspaper
• Mirror
• Extra tent pegs
• Extra lighter
• Spare zip lock bags
• Bug head net
• Camp slippers
• Small broom or brush

• Burn gel
• Antacid
• Large absorbent dressings
• Hot & cold pack
• Binoculars
• Hammock
• Deck of cards
• Camp coffee press