Ahh, there is nothing better than heading outdoors for a camping adventure. To make life easier for you, we have created this FREE printable Camping Checklist to help you pack.
Following years of camping adventures, individually and as a family, we have learnt (perhaps through the hard way) that a little preparation is key to any successful adventure. Having the right supplies and equipment can make a huge difference in everyones overall enjoyment and experience.
Before you go, we recommend taking the time to consider things like – the weather, your planned activities, campsite amenities and the length of your stay. This will influence the kind of gear you need to bring, as well any extra preparation you might have to do. But with all this in mind, keep reminding yourself to keep it simple as possible. It may seem daunting leaving behind all of your homely comforts, especially if you have younger kids, but just focus on the essential items and what’s on the checklist and you will be surprised at how much you can get by without.
Click here to download your FREE printable checklist
Hungry for more tips –
There are a few other things you can do to help your camping adventures run smoothly, like pre-make some meals and skip packing your pyjamas, simply go to be in tomorrows clothes. We share more of these tips in our Camping With Kids Tips post.
For those that don’t want to download the printable, here are our checklist items:
Shelter
☐ Tent / Swag
☐ Ground cover / tarp
☐ Extra pegs
☐ Shade tarp / poles / rope / stakes
☐ Axe or hammer
☐ Mat for tent entrance
☐ Dust pan & brush
Bedding
☐ Sleeping bags
☐ Extra blankets
☐ Pillows
☐ Air mattress / sleeping mat
☐ Air pump
☐ Repair kit for air mattress
Personal
☐ Shower shoes / thongs
☐ Towels / washcloth
☐ Soap in plastic case / shampoo
☐ Toothbrush / toothpaste
☐ Sunscreen / chapstick
☐ Deodorant
☐ Comb / brush
☐ Feminine products
☐ Toilet paper
☐ Personal medications
☐ Basic First Aid Kit / Whistle
☐ Snake bandage
☐ Razor / Scissors
☐ Plastic bags
☐ Wet wipes
☐ Notepad / pen
☐ Books / magazines / Kindle
Clothes
☐ Shoes / boots / gumboots
☐ Jeans / pants / belt
☐ Shorts
☐ T-shirts
☐ Socks / extra socks
☐ Jumper / jacket
☐ Underpants
☐ Pyjamas
☐ Rain gear
☐ Swimmers / towel
☐ Laundry bag
☐ Gloves / beanie / Hat
Cooking
☐ Water bucket / washing up bucket
☐ Esky / ice / car fridge
☐ Billy / kettle
☐ Stove with fuel / propane / gas
☐ Matches / lighter
☐ Firewood / Charcoal
☐ Camp oven / campfire grill / BBQ hotplate
☐ Plates & bowls / cutlery
☐ Aluminium foil / cling wrap
☐ Paper towels / tissues
☐ Rubbish bags
☐ Dishwashing soap / sponge / tea towels
☐ Collapsible drying rack
☐ Clothes line / pegs / rope
☐ Cooking oil
☐ Containers for food storage
☐ Pots and frypans with lids
☐ Utensils – spatula, knife, spoon, tongs
☐ Can opener / bottle opener / potato peeler
☐ Folding table / Tablecloth
☐ Cups and mugs / plastic wine glass
☐ Mixing bowl
☐ Cutting board
☐ Ziplock bags
☐ Seasonings / sugar / condiments
☐ Tea / coffee / hot chocolate
☐ Marshmallows
☐ Individual water bottles
☐ Water containers
Miscellaneous
☐ Torch / lights
☐ Camp chairs
☐ Shovel
☐ Work gloves
☐ Pocket Knife
☐ Fire starters / newspaper
☐ Compass / GPS / Binoculars
☐ Solar Panels
☐ Bug repellant
☐ Solar Shower
☐ Filters / purification tablets
☐ Maps / directions
☐ Backpack
☐ Fishing gear / license / bait
☐ UHF Radio
☐ Guitar / Didjeridoo
☐ Portable Speakers
☐ Camera / batteries
☐ Solar charger
☐ Duct tape / electrical tape
Entertainment
☐ Bikes / Scooters / helmets
☐ Cards / games / toys
☐ Hammock
☐ Water toys / snorkelling gear
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We hope our list has helped you in your camping adventure planning. Is there anything you would add?
Remember when heading out doors it’s all about having fun, switch off those devices and enjoy nature with your tribe.
Enjoy Legends!
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no way to access the printable. signed up and all. Nothing.
Thanks for letting me know Sharon, I’ll have a look at this now , cheers Tracy
Loved this post! I’m planning a road trip across the US and your checklist is super helpful. I especially appreciate the tip about checking the campsite reservation policy in advance – I would’ve probably forgotten to do that otherwise! Thanks for sharing your expertise