Camping Checklist for Forgetful Campers

REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF!PJ's
Campground reservation info.Sunglasses
Directions to the actual campground.Packing - PutSulfer - keeps chiggers out of your
food on the bottom (you'll need other items first)clothesCooking
Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny packStove with fuel & lighter
Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.Newspapers for lighting a campfire
Cardboard boxes if neededFirestarter sticks (wax/sawdust things from the
Ice Chestsgrocery store)
ICE!Firewood
5 gallon bucket or similar containerCharcoal or wood & Grill for BBQ
Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container forFrying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula is nice
food storageLighting - Check batteries!Cooking skewers (for hot dogs, s'mores, etc.)
Maglight - The larger, the betterPot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook noodles
Gas lantern (and/or electric)for all; With lid
BIC lighterDutch Oven
Matches (preferably water proof)Can opener - If you have canned goods
Spare batteries and bulbsP-38 Can Opener (military type, small, flat and
Spare lantern fuel and mantlesfits in wallet)
Solar PanelThermos
Glow SticksTongs
Batteryless Bulbless FlashlightShelter/BeddingCoffee maker & filters
Sleeping bagPot lifter and/or pot holders
Space BlanketTablecloth
Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tentsStew Pot
Floor Mats (use at tent entrance)Soup Ladel
Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattressSandwich maker (type you put in fire)
PillowMeasuring cup
TentCutting Board
Seam SealerStrainer
Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakesVeggie PeelerDishes
Shade Canopy & Rope & StakesReusable
Emergency blaket (found at walmart)Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice
Tikki Torches (fill with citronella oil), also listed inCollapsable camping/hiking cup
medical.Alladin travel mug
Overhead rain tarps (not just shade).Kitchen knife - Nice to have; in general, carry a
Hay bale (to spread in dirt or mud areas).pocket knife
10-12 inch nails from hardware store forSmall mixing bowl
emergency tent stakesKnife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula
Tea candles to mark where tent stakes areSmall flat and phillips screwdrivers
Sign that says No Candles in Tents!MedicalScrub Pad
Epipen if you have allergiesDish Pan
SunscreenTupperware (for leftovers)
Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, etc.Consumables
Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, NaproxinPaper towels & napkins
TumsTrash bags
Antibiotics creamsGarbage disposal bags (stronger than regular
Tweezers for splinters & tickstrash bags)
Antiseptic, bandaids and bandagesPaper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)Plastic knives, forks, spoons
Benadryl Sinus TabletsZiplock Bags
Allergy Eye dropsAluminum Foil
Pocket TissuesDish soapWater
Campho-phenique (good for minor burns, cuts,At least 1/2 gallon per person/day -- Water filter
scrapes and many use it on poison ivy)if relying on natural water sources
Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and earlyWater bottle, to carry while hiking
uses on poison ivy)Garden hoseFood & Drink
Extra weeks supply of any PrescriptionsPancake Mix - Krusteaze, 1/2 cup per person per
Box of latex gloves (100 pack)Cleaning &day (need large skillet)
Personal ItemsCooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day or
Bar soapPam Spray
Hand Sanitizer (waterless)Syrup - About 2 oz per person per day
WashclothButter - 1/2 stick per person per day
ShampooMalt-o-meal, or Cream of...{wheat, rice, ...}
Toothpaste & toothbrushOatmeal - Instant single serving packs
Comb/hair brush/clips/bands/hair tiesPotatoes - 1-2 per person per day -- freeze
Make-up bagdried if packing
Razor & shaving creamBacon - 2 slices per person per day
TowelEggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or
Toilet Paperpowdered
To save space, unroll toilet paper and reroll it andNoodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Ramen, or shells
put inside the tubeSpaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated
Whisk broom to clean table and tent siteParmesan cheese
DeodorantBouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable
Contact lens suppliesRice packages
Feminine suppliesSoup/Chili - mix or cans
Dishwashing soap and rubber glovesTuna - Don't forget Mayo, pickles, and onions
Dish rackOnions, lemons, mushrooms, Tomatoes
Laundry Detergent (biodegradeableBread - One or two loaves per day if camping
preferred)Miscellaneouswith a small group
List of important phone numbersDry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar
Spare car/truck/boat/rv keysCatsup
Small shovelMustard
Swiss Army knifeMayo - Small jar or squeeze bottle
Compass and MapCheese - Cheddar, swiss, American
Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!)Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit
Duct tape and/or electrical tapeVeggies - carrot/celery sticks daily
Safety pinsTaco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives,
Sewing kitlettuce, tortillas, buns)
Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapterHamburger meat (pre seasoned and ready to
Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family)cook)
Camera w/good battery and extra filmFrozen hashbrowns in the bag
Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapesCocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!)
Radio and/or TVMarshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars
Weather Radio(S'mores)
Crankup RadioPeanut Butter & Jelly
Books (ID books, Little House), cards, games,Deli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami
toys, Bible, etc.Hot dogs & buns
Card tableMilk, juice, soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon Ade,
MONEY, credit card, IDKool-Aid
Pocket ToolVienna Sausages
Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s)Lil Smokies
Bike/Seats/HelmetsSnacks
BinocularsHamburgers & Buns
WhistlesSteak
Signal MirrorHam
ChairsCorn on Cob
Travel ClockCereal
Clothesline and ClothespinsNutri Grain Bars/Granola Bars
Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)Fixin's for stew (some of the items are above)
Copper pipe pieces for the campfire See noteBeer
Rope or StringJiffy Pop or Regular popcorn
Leather stripsPopcorn oil
Heavy rubber bandsSpray oil (like Pam)
Canoe or boatSqueeze butter or margarine
Life jacketsBeans
Piece of carpeting (fake grass) for tent or RVCamping with Children
entrancewayCurrent photos of the children in case they get
Pet Foodlost
Eyeglass strap (to hold them on your head)Diapers
Fire starters (found in BBQ sections of stores)Swim Diapers
made from wax and sawdustWipes
Steel Wool (can be used to start a fire byBottles/sippycups
touching ends of battery to it - BE CAREFUL!)Playyards
Sand PaperJogging strollers
Extension cordsBackpack carriers
Pads of paper and pencils/pensMANY sets of clothing
Milk crates (good for storage, step ladder andExtra pair(s) of shoes
more)Formula
Fly SwattersJar foods
ToothpicksGerber toddler foods
DustbusterHats
Ear Plugs (to block out the noisyToys,
neighbors)ClothingFavorite blanket or stuffed toy(very important!)
HatPowdered milk(for children that have outgrown
Bandannaformula)
Jacket - As weather dictates; Eskimo style,Snacks
mackintosh, windbreaker, etc.Storybooks
Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-toBaby Hammock
Pants/Overalls, with beltBaby Swing
Underwear - 2kidsafe bugspray
Shirt - 2 or 3 (one light, one flannel)sunblock
Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTSPortapotty with grocery bag liner (easy
Socks - 2 paircleanup)From website: - Online sales of top brand
Work gloves & warm mittens/glovesname tents and camping equipment.
Swim suit