Camping kettle, cups and biscuit on rustic table.
Don't forget your essentials!
CAMPING CHECKLIST
Standard Camping Equipment

The Essentials

  • Tent
  • Pop up shade
  • Folding Chair(s)
  • Cooler
  • Pillows
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Air Mattress or Camping Mat
  • Flashlight
  • Lanterns
  • Extension cords
  • Power strips
  • Portable Heater
  • Plastic Storage Bins(no vehicles at campsite)
  • Bug Spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Medicine Bag- containing all prescriptions, Tylenol, anti itch cream, cough medicine, bandages, Qtips, etc.
Hammers, Screwdrivers, Mallets

Tools & Supplies

  • Any tools you may need to set up your tent
  • String lights for decorating your site site(contest for best decorated site-$200 and $150 to 1st and 2nd place
  • Multi Purpose Screwdriver or Multi-tool
  • Fire Pit and Wood
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Soap, Socks, Toothbrushes...

Toiletries, Hygiene Products & Clothing

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  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Bathroom Supplies Carrier
  • Bathing Soap
  • Bathing Sponge
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Feminine Products
  • Jeans
  • Shorts
  • Shirts, sweaters, and jackets
  • Bathing Suit
  • Sweatpants, gloves
  • Warm hats (beanies)
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Sandals
  • Sneakers
  • Pool Towel & Bathing Towel
Common "Gotchas"

Miscellaneous Gear

  • Emergency Rain Poncho
  • Umbrellas
  • Can Opener / Bottle Opener / Cork Screw
  • Portable DVD player with DVD’s
  • Camera / Film
  • Batteries
  • Tarp(s) (good for placing under tents to reduce moisture and for make-shift shelters)
  • Bikes, scooters, and or skateboards
  • Baseballs, gloves, football, Frisbee, corn hole, etc.
  • Lighter / Waterproof Matches
  • Books, magazines
  • Extra Tent Stakes (cheap plastic stakes work well)
  • “Ziploc” bags (handy to keep small electronics dry)
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Things to Eat

Food & Water

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  • Lunches, snacks for above and beyond the meals our group provides
  • Beverages for above and beyond what our group provides
  • Paper plates, cups, napkins, and utensils for outside of group meals
  • Marshmallow roasting sticks