Camping Essentials Checklist

Feel free to print this Camping Essentials Checklist to help you pack for your next outing.
Having all the right camping equipment will make your trip much more enjoyable. I have three
large plastic bins that I have organized these items in. One is for my cookware & eating
utensils, one is for food, and the other contains bedding. The cookware and bedding ones
stay packed and ready to go. These bins also make good side tables at the campsite.

• Skillet

• Saucepan
  
  

• Dutch oven

• Knife assortment

• Mixing spoons & whisks

• Nested measuring cups & spoons

• Can & bottle opener
  
  
• BBQ Accessories
  
  
• Spatula
  
  

• Tongs

• Ladle

• Vegetable peeler

• Colander

• Camp toaster

• Coffee Pot, filters, and coffee (sugar & creamer if you’re not a purist)

• Paper Towels

• Nested plastic bowls for mixing and serving

• Zip top plastic bags

• Slow cooker – if electric hookup is available

• Grill

• Charcoal

• Camp stove & fuel

• Griddle

• Matches (put in sealed plastic bag) or lighter

• Eating utensils (fork, spoon, knife)

• Plates, bowls or mess kit

• Cutting board

• Salt & Pepper

• Assorted spices - Place in zip top bags & label

• FOOD – check all recipe ingredient lists, check it twice
  
  

• Aluminum Foil

• Extension cord & power strip

• Cooler & ice

• Trash bags

• Tent – camper if you’re a real pro
  
  

• Mallet or hammer & tent stake puller

• Air mattress & pump
  
  

• Sleeping bag or bedding & pillows

• Electric fan
  
  

• Folding table & chairs

• Indoor/outdoor carpet or mat

• Cooking shelter or umbrella (just in case)

• Lantern

• Flashlight

• Binoculars

• Camera
  
  

• Clothes line
  
  

• Portable potty

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