Our camping checklist was very critical to the success of our camping trips when we first began. However, we did not use it as much later because many of the items are stored in the camper and footlocker.
Currently, we have a much smaller list of the optional items we are taking and the items that must be added to the cabin for transport.
Camping Checklist:
- Tent/shelter with poles and stakes
- Binder clips if attaching tent to Trailer
- Ground cover/rug
- Fuel for stove
- Lighter
- Chairs
- Table
- Water hoses (2)
- Power cable with adapter
- Privacy tent
- Porta-potty/tissue
- Co-axial cable
- Leveling blocks
- Hitch locks
- Flashlights
- Extension cord
- Duct tape
- Heater (if cold)
- Electric blanket (if cold)
- Bucket if no sewer for dishwashing
- Box of assorted tools
- Outdoor fan (if hot)
- Awning
Cooking Gear
Most of the following is in a large footlocker that is always packed.
- Frying pan
- Cooking pot
- Plates, bowls, cups, glasses, cutlery
- Paring knife, spatula, cooking spoon
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Corkscrew
- Tablecloths (2)
- Salt/pepper/spices
- Plastic storage bags for leftovers
- Foil
- Paper towels
- Cooking spray
- Sponge, dishcloth, scrubber
- Dishwashing liquid
- Cooler
- Water for drinking and cooking
- Trash bags
- Food
Clothing
- Daytime clothing
- Sleepwear
- Rainwear, if applicable
- Extra layers for warmth
- Swimwear, if applicable
- Shoes: hiking, flip!flops
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Personal Items
- Sunscreen
- Towels & washcloths
- Soap
- Insect repellent
- First Aid kit
- Medications
- Toothbrush & toiletries in shower bag for each person
- Hair dryer/flat iron
- Makeup
- Bikes, locks & helmets
- Laundry bag
- Laundry detergent
Other Items
- Camera
- Campsite reservation
- Games
- Tablet
- Electronics chargers
We hope this list is helpful to you new campers because camping is more fun when you have brought what you need. If you would like to view more of things we have learned, we have a camping resource page you might want to access. The page will be updated as we have more information to share.