One of the most difficult things about getting ready for camping is getting organized and trying to remember what gear to bring. I have been using this list for over 15 years- modifying it slightly here and there. Its amazing how little camping has changed. Even when you add children to the mix the stuff to bring doesn't change all that much. Over the years we have found that it is actually easier to keep most of this packed up and set aside for camping. So we have a bin filled with things like table cloth for picnic table, tablecloth clamps, can opener, corkscrew, cutlery, etc. Everything we need is there and we don't have to worry about packing. Most these I picked up at garage sales or dollar store.
Personal Items to Take Camping Toothbrushes/ToothpasteShampooDeodorant SoapRazor SunscreenBug RepellentAfter Bite or similar ( Tip: After Bite is just ammonia. Use a Q-tip and dip in dollar store bottle of ammonia)
Grilling and Cooking Supplies for Camping
Coleman Stove or similarHibatchi or portable grillCutleryServing SpoonParing Knife or sharp knifeFrying Pan or GriddleCan Opener Cooking Tongs Drinking Glasses CorkscrewLighterAluminum FoilColander/Strainer ( try and drain spaghetti without one!)Salt/Pepper/Garlic SaltDish Soap ( I use this for hand soap as well)Flipper ( for pancakes, eggs, etc)Vinyl Tablecloth and clampsDish Towels2 Pots- 1 medium , 1 Largetravel coffee mugs- will keep coffee and tea hot
Other Camping Equipment to Bring Sleeping Bagspillowsair mattressesCamping chairsFlashlights- 2 for every oneLanternPropane for stove/lanternPlenty of batteries!Tarps and ropeswhisk for inside of tentdishclothsClothespins ( to hold towels and wet clothes on rope clothesline)firestarter or quick start sticksscissorsFirst Aid Kit ( including Tylenol, band-aids, sunburn relief, polysporin,)Drinking Water and/or Water Containerziplock bags ( great for keeping stuff dry in cooler)Food & Cooler (This is pretty personal) Nice To Haves: Beach/Sand ToysLots of TowelsCD Player radiolots of bookscamerabeach blanket or picnic blanketdeck of cards/dice ball/toys for kids |
