A Packing List for Camping

To make things even easier for you, we compiled a checklist of all the camping necessities and anything beyond you will need during your trip. In order to have a clearer picture, the checklist can be divided into several categories, and it is important to note that this is a comprehensive list, hence, bring those that are deemed necessary for your trip and cross out those you think you don’t need.

Camp surroundings

• Tent and its accessories (stakes, footprint, guylines, etc.)
• Shelters for tent
• Convertible chairs and table
• Torchlights (with additional batteries)
• Camping lanterns (with fuel or batteries)
• Headlights (with additional batteries)
• Sleeping bag/pad
• Air bed (with compatible air pump)
• Repair tools for air bed or sleeping pad
• Pillows
• Knives or multi-tool
• Hiking poles
• Daypacks
• Child stroller and carrier
• Cot bed
• Water purifier or water treatment solutions
• Bikes and compatible trailers
• Inflatable boat with oars
• Fishing tools
• Equipment for kayaking

Camping apparels

If you are anticipating some cold nights during your trip, it is better to pay extra attention to your camping apparels.

• Moisture-wicking apparels (shirts, underwear, etc.)
• Longer underwear
• Breathable shorts that dries quickly
• Sun-blocking hats
• Swimwear
• Shirts with long sleeve to protect from sun and insects
• Footwear that goes well with local landscape
• Socks
• Sleeping apparels
• Protective jacket and pants
• Gloves
• Raincoats
• Waterproof sandals
• Bandanas

Kitchen utensils
These should be brought according to your camping needs.

• Campfire stove
• Combustibles
• Matches or lighter
• Saws and axes to cut down firewood
• Barbeque grill
• Frying pans and cooking pots
• Pot lifter
• Easy to carry coffee machine
• Flask
• Bottle and can opener
• Plastic cases to store food
• Roasting sticks
• Storage bags that can be resealed
• Recipes
• Garbage bags
• Coolers and ice pack
• Tablecloths
• Water containers
• Dining utensils such as plates, bowls, forks, cups and spoons
• Blending bowls together with measuring cups and spoons, spatula, and whisk
• Kitchen rack for organizing
• Chopping board
• Funnel
• Foil paper
• Egg container
• Environmental friendly soap
• Sponges for cleaning
• Mobile sink
• Folding bucket
• Rack for hanging dry clothes
• Towels that dry easily

Food items

• Preferred drinks such as coffee, tea, chocolate drinks or milk
• Granola or cereal bars
• Eggs
• Premix batter
• Butter and jam
• Syrup
• Bread
• Fresh or dried meat
• Instant soup
• Prepared or ready-to- eat packet meals
• Salt and pepper
• Cooking oil
• Canned or bottled drinks
• Energy meals
• Fruits and vegetables
• Biscuits
• Cheese
• Sweets such as chocolate and marshmallows
• Herbs and spices

Personal effects

A tip is to keep similar things in the same bag for ease of locate and retrieve.

• Sunblock
• Toilet rolls
• Lip moisturizer
• Insect repellent
• water-free sanitizer
• disinfectant wipes
• extra glasses or contact lenses
• mirror
• medical kit
• toiletries
• feminine items
• medicines
• make-up essentials
• combs
• eye mask and earplug
• environmental friendly soap
• water bag for bathing

Entertainment

• cards
• kites
• hacky sack
• ice-cream maker
• glowing sticks
• Frisbee
• Puzzles and board games
• Toys (electronic, water)
• Boomerang
• Geocaching equipment

Other miscellaneous items

• Camera and video recorder
• Extra films and memory storage
• Maps and navigation guide book
• Booking confirmation of your campsite
• Tent and bed for pets
• Binoculars
• Guidebook for nature observing
• Constellation charts
• Notepad with pen
• Sketch book with drawing equipment
• Music player with headphones or earphones
• Radio
• Mobile phone
• Pet food and toys
• GPS device
• Umbrella