Camping essentials for your next adventure.
Preparation is essential for any outdoor adventure. Having the necessary supplies and equipment can make a difference in your overall enjoyment and experience. When it’s time to head off to camp, it’s easy to forget essential items that you don’t want to be without.
Your camping list will vary according to the type of camping and activities you have planned, the places you are going, the time of year and the length of your trip.
The checklist is print-friendly, simply print from your browser.
- Tent (with footprint, stakes and mallet)
- Sleeping bags (with optional liners)
- Pillow
- Sleeping pads/air mattresses
- Headlamps or flashlights (with extra batteries)
- Folding table (if campsite doesn’t have tables)
- Camp chairs
- Electric Lantern
- Pocket knife or multi-tool
- Stove, fuel and lighter
- Pots, pans and cooking tools
- Plates, cups, utensils
- Food storage containers, bags and aluminum foil
- Scrubber, biodegradable soap, collapsible sink
- Water for drinking, cooking & cleaning
- Cooler(s) & ice or 12v refrigerator
- Kitchen towel
- Trash bags
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush/toiletry kit
- First-aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Prescription medications
- Hand sanitizer
- Insect repellant
- Towel
- Brush/comb