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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