Here’s a list of things to pack for a camping trip
Clothing and Footwear:
- Moisture-wicking underwear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirts
- Quick-drying pants/shorts
- Long-sleeve shirts
- Lightweight fleece or jacket
- Boots or shoes suited to terrain
- Socks
- Sleepwear
Campsite Essentials:
- Tent (and footprint, stakes)
- Sleeping bags
- Sleeping pads
- Camping pillow
- Headlamps or flashlights (and extra batteries)
- Camp chairs
- Camp table (if no picnic table)
- Lantern (and mantles and fuel/batteries if needed)
- Firewood
- Camp rug
- Tablecloth and clips (or tape)
- Clothesline with clips
Tools and Repair Items:
- Multi-tool
- Duct tape
- Extra cord
- Tent-pole repair sleeve
- Pad/mattress repair kit
- Mallet or hammer (for hammering tent stakes)
- Saw or axe (for cutting firewood)
- Small broom and dustpan
Kitchen:
- Cutting board
- Cooler
- Ice or ice substitutes
- Water bottles
- Camp sink or wash bins
- Biodegradable soap
- Pot scrubber/sponge
- Trash/recycling bags
- Dish towel
Campsite Extras:
- Solar and portable power
- Binoculars
- Navigation tools
- Field guides (flowers, insects)
- Star chart/night-sky identifier
- Book/reading material
- Notebook and pen/pencil
- Music player with headphones
- Games and toys
- Dog gear
- Dry bags, stuff sacks or clear plastic bins to store items
Health and Hygiene:
- Toilet paper
- Hand sanitizer
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toiletry kit
- Quick-dry towel
- Menstrual products
- Prescription medications
- First-aid kit (or first-aid supplies)
Personal Items:
- Credit card and/or cash
- ID
- Cellphone
- Campsite reservation confirmation (if required)