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Camping Checklist

Making Camp

  • Tent
  • Tarp
  • Stakes
  • Tent repair kit
  • Sleeping bags
  • Sleeping pad
  • Pillow
  • Dustpan
  • Chairs


Clothing

  • Layers appropriate for the weather
  • Shoes for planned activities
  • Poncho


Cooking/Fire

  • Money to buy firewood at park office
  • Matches and waterproof container
  • Charcoal
  • Cooler
  • Food
  • Water
  • Cookware
  • Can opener
  • Aluminum foil
  • Measuring cups
  • Tongs
  • Roasting sticks
  • S'more supplies
  • Salt and pepper
  • Napkins
  • Plates and cups
  • Silverware
  • Dishpan
  • Biodegradable dish soap
  • Scrubbing tools
  • Trash bags


Hygiene

  • Shower bag
  • Towel
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Shower flip-flops
  • Toothbrush
  • Toilet paper


Generally useful stuff

  • State Park permit
  • Reservation information
  • Map
  • Compass/GPS
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug repellent
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Knife
  • Duct tape
  • Rope (Helpful hint: tie food 10 feet off the ground and 10 feet away from tree trunk to avoid bears)
  • Radio
  • First aid kit
  • Whistle/air horn
  • Water filter
  • Binoculars
  • Umbrella
  • Fan
  • Travel alarm clock


Fun

  • Camera
  • Birding checklist
  • Fishing equipment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Camp songs