Onto the Next Destination - The Ultimate (Well, Kinda) Packing List

Camp Packing List

I created this mainly for new campers.  I don't actually pack all of this myself, as I Iike minimal gear, but I thought a good, thorough checklist was in order for everyone.

Need to buy   /  Have To Do

• Check all gear and treat with permethrin/waterproofing if needed 

• Arrange a pet sitter/house sitter

• File travel plan

• Other as Needed:

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Camp Kitchen

• Coolers/ice packs

• Food in bins:  canned chicken/roast beef/sauces/rice/cookies/junk/b-fast, etc.

• milk/creamer

• teapot/cup

• tea/coffee/hot chocolate/sugar in canisters

• Spices, olive oil, and butter

• large freezer bags

• Water jugs and WATER

• Mess kits

• Utensils, sporks, knife,can opener, bottle opener

• Pots/pans/tea kettle

• Sponge/loofah for scrubbing

• Camp soap

• trash bins, buckets, etc.

• Trash bags

• Camp stoves and fuel: butane and iso mix

• Table cloth 

Tent site:

• Tent

• Tarp

• Footprint

• Stakes

• mallet

• Tent lantern

• Other stuff:  Cat litter/bags/pool noodle for camp toilet

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Sleeping

• Sleeping pad 

• Fleece liner

• Fleece blanket

• sleeping bag

• Pillow

• Lantern

• Broom

• Dustpan

• Dry bags

Special Gear

• Air pumps

• Life straw and water tabs

• Sawyer gear spray

• Headlamp

• First aid kit

• Rope

• Camp Stove cover for heat

• Fire /folding camp stove for emergency

• bungee cords

• Scissors / knife

• Bear spray

• Fire pit

• Fireproof mat

• Waterproof matches/lighters

• Firestarter/sterno etc.

• Fleece Jacket/wraps

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Bath/Toiletries, etc.

• TP

• Shovel

• Towel, shampoo/body wash (or wipes)

• Deo

• Toothbrush & toothpaste

• Hair brush, hair ties

• Medications and OTC

Electronic

• Power banks, solar powerbanks

• Charging cables - Universal, C, Micro, and others

• Rig the dash cam/rear cam

• Rig the home cameras

• Batteries for lantern, flashlights, etc.  AA and AAA

Misc.

• Kindle/book - load up a few days prior

• Gun and ammo/ CCW permit

• Audio files - youtube downloads

• Clothes

• Pj’s

• Moccasins

• Steel toe shoes

• bathing suit

• Glasses/ sunglasses

• Side table

• Chairs

• Extra bin for bedside
  
  

To buy or get on the way.

• Gas and quart of oil

• Snack for the drive

• Cash

• Firewood

• Ice

• Other:  

For tips on how to pack your clothing to maximize space in your duffel or bag, click here for instructions from the Army Rangers: Army Ranger Roll

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