Camping Checklist
The complete gear list for a weekend of car camping — shelter, kitchen, campfire, and safety, with nothing forgotten at home.
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- Tent, poles, and stakesDo a backyard pitch check before the season's first trip
- Ground tarp or footprint
- Sleeping bags rated for the forecast
- Sleeping pads or air mattress
- Pillows
- Camp chairs
- Headlamps and lanternPlus spare batteries
- Camp stove and fuel
- Lighter and waterproof matches
- Firewood or a plan to buy localMany parks prohibit outside firewood
- Cooler with ice
- Pots, pan, and cooking utensils
- Plates, bowls, cups, cutlery
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Coffee setupWhatever it is — do not forget the coffee
- Water jugs or filter
- Biodegradable soap, sponge, and wash bin
- Trash bagsPack it in, pack it out
- Food for every meal plus snacksPlan each meal before shopping
- Bear-safe food storage where required
- First aid kit
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Multi-tool or hatchet
- Paracord or clothesline
- Rain jackets
- Warm layers for the eveningIt always gets colder than the forecast says
- Camp shoes or sandals
- Towels
- Games and cards for the campsite
- Campsite reservation confirmation
Free — save your own editable copy, customize it, set reminders, and share it with others.