CAMPING AND HIKING ADVICE

It's a good practice to have a list of those necessary and/or really handy items to bring along for your camping trip. That way you can avoid those dreaded words "Ohhh, I forgot..." Print this one out and make your own additions and omissions for your personal checklist for the outdoors.
 
SHELTER AND SLEEPING NEEDS
  • Tent
  • Ground covering for tent (tarp works well)
  • Extra tent stakes
  • Dust pan and brush for tent floor
  • Sleeping bag(s)
  • Sheets/Blankets
  • Pillow(s)
  • Air Mattress/Sleeping Pad
  • Air Pump
  • Repair kit for air mattress
  • Mat for front of tent
  • Shade canopy
COOKING, EATING AND DRINKING
  • 5 Gallon water carrier
  • Water Filters/Purification Tablets
  • Cooler packs/Ice
  • Stove and fuel
  • Matches(waterproof)/Lighter
  • Dutch oven/Box oven
  • Fire starters/ Newspaper
  • Tea kettle
  • Fire Roasting Sticks
  • Firewood, kindling
  • Tablecloth, thumbtacks, clips
  • Plates, bowls, utensils
  • Heavy duty aluminum foil
  • Paper towels/Napkins
  • Trash bags
  • Dish soap - Biodegradable
  • Clothes pins, rope/clothesline
  • Cooking oil/cooking spray
  • Containers for food storage
  • Potholders/Oven mitts
  • Pots, Frying pans with lids
  • Cooking utensils (spatula/flipper, stirring spoons,etc.
  • Sharp knives
  • Tongs
  • Can opener/bottle opener
  • Folding table
  • Cups/mugs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Ziplock bags
  • Dishwashing tub
  • Dishclothes,dishtowels
  • Scrub pad
  • Seasonings, sugar, condiments
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Plastic wrap
  • Food of your liking
  • Beverage jugs
  • Drinking Water
HYGIENE & PERSONAL ITEMS
  • Shoes, sandals, boots(rubber)
  • Extra changes of clothing
  • Shower/Water shoes
  • Towels, washclothes
  • Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner
  • Toothpaste, Toothbrush
  • Hairbrush, comb
  • Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant
  • Hat/Bandana
  • Jacket/Sweatshirt
  • Rain gear
  • Laundry bag
  • Razor
  • Feminine products
  • Biodegradable toilet paper
  • Medications
  • Sunblock, chapstick
  • Moist towelettes
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Insect repellent
  • Biodegradable soap
MISCELLANEOUS
  • Lantern with fuel or extra batteries
  • Extra bulbs for all lighting
  • Compass
  • Repellent candles
  • Whistle
  • Camera. extra batteries, film
  • Books, magazines
  • Candles
  • Maps/Directions
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Pocket knife
  • Binoculars
  • Canteen/Water bottle
  • Bungi cords, straps
  • Cards, games, toys
  • Duct tape, electrical tape
  • Notebook, pen, pencil
  • Cell phone, charger
  • Small shovel
  • Safety pins
  • Bikes, helmets
  • Alarm clock
  • Work Gloves
  • Umbrella
  • Sewing kit
  • Scissors
  • Watch
  • Backpack/Fanny pack
  • Radio
  • Camp chairs
  • Sunglasses
  • First aid kit
  • Tissues
  • Saw/Axe
  • Guidebooks/trail maps
  • Lantern pole or hanger
  • Collapsible drying rack
  • Tweezers
  • Extension cord
  • Basic tools (screwdriver, pliers, etc.
  • Rope
  • Fire extinguisher
  • GPS
  • Multi-purpose knife
  • Body warmers
  • Survival/emergency preparedness items



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