The Necessities
These are the must haves. Without these you might face some extra challenges on your trip.
Shelter & Bedding
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mattress
- Air pump
- Pillows
- Mallet and stakes
- Mosquito netting
Food & Water
- Water dispenser/purifier
- Water bottle
- Cooler
- Food
- Portable stove
- Gas/fuel
- Utensils and cookware
- Cutting board
- Food containers
Gear
- Flashlights and headlamps
- Matches, lighter, or fire starter
- Lantern or lamp
- Sunscreen
- Lawn chair
- Outdoor mat
- First aid kit
- Portable charger/power bank
- Multi tool
- Duct tape
- Insect repellant
Clothing
- Warm clothing
- Base layers
- Raincoat
- Pajamas
- Towels
- Sandals or flip flops
- Boots or shoes
- Hats or beanies
Hygiene
- Toiletries
- Garbage bags
- Paper towels and toilet paper
- Environmentally friendly dish soap and a sponge
- Disinfectant wipes
- Eye glasses/contacts
The Miscellaneous
These are the for fun items. Without these you’ll survive your trip, but you might have less fun.
- Speakers
- Sports or activities
- Snacks
- Board games or cards
- A book
- Hammock
- Binoculars
- Camera equipment
- Water activities
- Water floaties
- Alcoholic beverages
- Swim wear
- Journal
- Coffee and coffee mug
- Condiments/spices
- Extra blankets
- Instruments
Conclusion
Camping is meant to be an enjoyable experience. A time and place where you can enjoy the outdoors, be at one with nature, and just get away from the city noise. While there are always some challenges when it comes to camping, you can always make those challenges a little easier to accomplish with a proper camping packing list. We hope our teams list is helpful and remember, have fun! 😊