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What to Pack for a Camping Trip

What to Pack for a Camping Trip

Monday, August 31, 2020

I can’t tell you how many times I have created lists on what to pack for our camping trips. I thought I would share this list with anyone else looking for an easy check-list of EVERYTHING you need to take with you on your next camping adventure!

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GLOVE BOX

  • Itinerary / confirmations

  • Extra batteries

  • Quarters for laundry or shower

  • Head lamps

CAR DOOR

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug spray

  • Flashlight

  • Hand sanitizer

GADGETS

  • Camera/Charger/go-pro, etc

  • Cell phone/Charger

  • Converter for car

  • Earbuds

  • Small Power Strip

  • Extension Cord

CLOTHES

  • Shower shoes (Flip flops)

  • Water shoes 

  • Tennis shoes

  • Hiking shoes

  • Raincoat & Fleece Jacket

  • Winter Hat

  • Gloves

  • Rain/sun hat

  • Swimwear

  • PJs with pants

  • Short sleeve shirts

  • Shorts

  • Long pants

  • Long sleeve shirts

  • Socks-(short and long)

  • Pairs of underwear

  • Laundry bag

BATHROOM

  • Soap/shampoo

  • Nail clippers

  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste

  • Toilet Paper

  • Towels

  • Female products

Optional: Shower tent

FIRST AID

  • Anti-itch cream

  • Bandaids / Triple antibiotic

  • Ibuprofen

  • Benadryl

  • Thermometer

  • Ice pack

  • Ace

  • Spray bottle for salt water

  • Superglue

  • Moleskin

  • Personal Meds

Kitchen (Plastic tub or Plastic 3-drawer unit)

  • Table Cloth

  • Lighter

  • Sink tub with sponge and soap

  • Water Bottles 

  • Can opener

  • Plates

  • Bowls

  • Mugs

  • Forks / spoons

  • Strainer-kitchen

  • Mixing bowl

  • Bottle opener

  • Frying pan

  • Pot w/ Lid

  • Pot grabber

  • Slotted serving spoon

  • Soup spoon

  • Spatula

  • Pot scraper

  • Wooden spoon

  • Measuring cup

  • Knives

  • Cutting board

  • Egg carton

  • Dish soap

  • Sponge

  • Dish cloths

  • Paper towels

  • Clorox Wipes

  • Foil

  • Ziploc bags

  • French press

  • Trash bags / a few large bags 

  • Camp Stove / Fuel

Other: 

  • Camp Table for cooking

  • Bike Helmets & Bikes

  • Water Container 

Food Storage Bin/ Cooler with Ice 

Box Top

  • Tents

  • Tarp,16X20

  • Sleeping bags

  • Air mattress w/sheet or Sleeping pads

  • Extension cord for air mattress

  • Rope

  • Camp Chairs 


GEAR BOX (add to box top) 

  • Hammer

  • Ax

  • Rope

  • Tarp

  • Cutting Board (large)

  • Laundry Detergent

Optional: 

  • Fish tackle box & fishing poles

  • Enos