Camping Checklist and Camping Essentials

One of the most difficult things about getting ready forCutlery
camping is getting organized and trying to rememberServing Spoon
what gear to bring. I have been using this list for overParing Knife or sharp knife
15 years- modifying it slightly here and there. ItsFrying Pan or Griddle
amazing how little camping has changed. Even whenCan Opener
you add children to the mix the stuff to bring doesn'tCooking Tongs
change all that much. Over the years we have foundDrinking Glasses
that it is actually easier to keep most of this packed upCorkscrew
and set aside for camping. So we have a bin filled withLighter
things like table cloth for picnic table, tablecloth clamps,Aluminum Foil
can opener, corkscrew, cutlery, etc. Everything weColander/Strainer ( try and drain spaghetti without one!)
need is there and we don't have to worry aboutSalt/Pepper/Garlic Salt
packing. Most these I picked up at garage sales orDish Soap ( I use this for hand soap as well)
dollar store.Personal Items to Take CampingFlipper ( for pancakes, eggs, etc)
Toothbrushes/ToothpasteVinyl Tablecloth and clamps
ShampooDish Towels
Deodorant2 Pots- 1 medium , 1 Largetravel coffee mugs- will
Soapkeep coffee and tea hot
RazorOther Camping Equipment to Bring
SunscreenSleeping Bagspillowsair mattresses
Bug RepellentCamping chairs
After Bite or similar ( Tip: After Bite is just ammonia.Flashlights- 2 for every one
Use a Q-tip and dip in dollar store bottle of ammonia)Lantern
Grilling and Cooking Supplies for CampingPropane for stove/lantern
Coleman Stove or similarPlenty of batteries!
Hibatchi or portable grill