A Complete and Exhaustive Camping Checklist
Camping trips becomes manyfold easier with a handy camping checklist. Now all you need to do is pick your next destination and have this checklist in your hands.
The list can be exhaustive, and particularly more if you are planning a trip with family, especially kids. We’ve been there, done that. We’ve put down this 10 point camping checklist with everything we have needed and forgot in our camping experience to date 😉
Isn’t it a pleasure to have a camping checklist that saves you a lot of packing time on your next trip?
Download the 10-point car camping checklist here!
I. Campsite Setup
1. Must Haves
Tents ( with additional stakes )
Sleeping Bags (or) Camping Mattress with pump (or) Blankets
Sleeping Pads
Lanterns / Flashlights ( with battery )
2. Good to Haves
Tent footprint
Sleeping Bag liners
Pillows
Camp Chairs
Camp Tables
Headlamps / Headtorch
Matches for campfire( if you are not cooking )
Camp rug
Yoga Mats
3. Luxury
II. Camp Cooking
1. Camp Kitchen
Camping Stove ( with fuel )
Camp Grills ( with fuel )
Frying pans
Cooking pots
Portable coffee or tea makers
Camping Coolers
Cutting board
Knife
Matches or lighters
Toaster
Bottle/Can opener
Popcorn popper / Rolling ice cream maker
Dishwash Detergents / Soaps ( preferably biodegradable )
Scrubs / Sponges for Utensils
Garbage Bags
Camp Sink
2. Tableware
Plates, spoons, forks
Mugs, Water Jugs
Bowls or Cups
Water bottles
Table Cloth ( with clamps)
3. Kitchen Tools
III. Clothing & Footwear
1. Must Haves
Dresses for number of days in the campsite ( + an extra pair )
Moisture-wicking T-shirts
Moisture-wicking Underwears
Pants, Shorts
Lightweight fleece jackets
Long sleeve shirts
Nightwear
Waterproof rain suits/jackets ( if rain is predicted )
Footwear – Shoes & Socks, Flip flops
Swimwear ( if applicable )
2. Winter wear
Fleece pants
Warm insulated jackets
Hand Gloves
Woolen socks
Warm hat
Beanie
Boots
3. Beach wear
Swimsuits
Beach sandals
Hats
Coolers
IV. Toiletries & Skin Care
1. Bathing & Hygiene
Bathing soap
Shampoo / Conditioners
Facewash lotions / Face wipes
Toothbrush, toothpaste
Hand sanitizer
Toilet paper
Toiletry kit
Quick-dry/Beach towels
Menstrual products
Urinary Products
Antiseptic wipes
Dry Tissues
2. Grooming
Cosmetics
Comb
Mirror
Moisturizers / Lotions
Ear Plugs & Eye Shade
3. Sun Protection
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Lip balm
V. Entertainment
1. At campsite
Binoculars
Star chart/night-sky identifier
Books
Playing Cards
Flying Disc
2. Near campsite
Biking accessories
Fishing Gear
Hiking Gear
Day Hiking Backpacks
Hiking Boots
Water Bottles
Trekking Poles
VI. Tools & Repair Kit
Knife, Multitool, or army Swiss knife
Rope or clothesline
Duct tape
Tent Repair Kit
A small hammer
Sleeping Pad/Mattress Repair kit
Extra Cords
Sink stopper (if you want to wash your clothes in a sink)
Spare Parts For Stove
VII. Electronics
1. General
Cellphone and charger
Power Bank
Extra batteries
Music player with headphones
Bluetooth Speakers
2. Photography Gear
Camera and camera batteries
Wide Angle Lens
Memory cards
Tripod
Camera bag
Drone
VIII. Personal
1. Valuables
Wallets – Credit Cards / Cash
ID
Watch
Home, Car Keys
Camping reservation info
2. Medicines
Basic First Aid Kit
Prescription medicines
Pain Relievers
Motion sickness medicine
Diarrhoea medicine
Muscle spray
Rehydration solutions
Insect repellent
3. Navigation
Google Offline Maps on smart phones
GPS or GPSdepot maps
Watch or Pathfinder
Gyro compass
Altimeter
Map
4. Dog Gear
Dog Tent & Bed
Dog Jacket & Boots
Dog Food, Bowls
Dog Shampoo
Leash
Dog Toys
IX. Camping with Babies
Fun & Games
Baby Carriers
Baby Toys
Baby food for infants as needed
Baby wipes
Diapers/nappies (if applicable)
Travel Potty
Baby Lotions/Soaps/Shampoos
X. Others
Things to know before you plan a camping trip
Facilities at the campsite
An initial checklist would be to check if your campsite has the facilities you need not worry carrying it yourself. If you could reserve your tents, we wouldn’t bother packing them, would we?
Also, get to know about the activities nearby such as swimming, mountain biking so that you can carry your gear accordingly.
Investing in camping products
If you are an avid camper, investing in heavy duty products is highly recommended. However, if you are not going to camp more than once or twice a year or if you are not willing in invest in the camping gear, you could rent it out or even borrow it from any of your friends if possible.
So, that's it guys! We hope this camping checklist is all you would need on your next trip. 😉
Let us know if you found this useful or if we have missed out on anything! Happy camping!
