Your camping essentials checklist
Updated: Jun. 05, 2012
Wondering if you’ve packed everything you’ll need to camp in the great outdoors? Check our list so you don’t forget any of these camping essentials
Camping equipment
Portable stove & fuel
Bedding: sheets, pillows, sleeping bags if using
Air mattress & pump
Tent
Tarp and rope in case of rain
Camp chairs
Bug repellent
Lantern
Flashlights
Extra batteries
Garbage & recycling bags
Lighter and matches
Axe for making kindling
Firewood
Towels (including beach towels if swimming)
First-aid kit
Personal care items: soap, shampoo/conditioner, hairbrush, toothpaste & toothbrush, razor, prescription drugs
Food basics and cooking gear (does not include food!)
2 large coolers with ice packs
Thermos-type flask
Salt, pepper, sugar
Condiments (mustard, ketchup, relish, olive oil, butter, vinegar)
Cooking oil
Coffee, tea
Bottled water
Ziplock-type bags
Paper towels
Dishcloths & tea towels
Aluminum foil, plastic wrap
Frying pans (preferably cast-iron), pots
Coffee pot
Utensils: Forks, knives, spoons, spatula
Dishes: Mugs, cups, plates, cereal bowls, large bowl
Dish soap
Oven mitt
Plastic containers with lids to store foods
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