My Master Camping Checklist

Here is my Master Camping Checklist I use when packing for a camping trip.

Sleeping:

• Tent
• Tarp and rug
• Sleeping bags, blankets, pillows
• Air mattress and pump

Surviving:

• I bring a Big Blue Camping Bin, which contains most of my survival gear (tools, rope, knives, cooking and eating supplies) already packed, ready to grab and go. Click here to see a full list of supplies in my Big Blue Camping Bin.
• A First Aid Kit is essential! Click here to see a full list of supplies in my First Aid Kit.

Bathroom:

• Toilet paper
• Towels and washcloths
• Shower toiletries (shampoo, soap)
• Hand sanitizer
• Baby wipes

Cooking:

• Collapsible “sink” for washing dishes
• Eco-friendly dish soap and dish rag
• Roasting sticks / Pudgie pie irons
• Paper towels
• Oven mitts and hot pads
• Cooking utensils: tongs/spatulas/knives
• Plates/cups/silverware
• Cast iron skillet
  

  A makeshift kitchen in the woods

• Pot with lid
• Coffee pot
• Firewood
• Matches
• Trash bags

Chilling:

• Picnic blanket
• Bug spray
• Sunscreen
• Chairs
• Flashlights/lanterns
• Rope
• Radio
• Hammock
• Playing cards, games, books

Dogs:

• Food and treats
• Dishes for food and water
• Toys (bright colors that won’t get lost in the woods)
• Leashes

What else is on your list of essential camping gear to pack?

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