| Camping is an exciting event and one of the best ways to spend time outdoors. Read more on benefits of camping. There is a lot of beforehand preparation required when you go for camping. The very first thing that you need to do is, to make a list of things that you have to take with you to the trek or the camp. With the camping supply list, it will be easier for you to make further preparations and will reduce the hassles related to camping. Without a camping supplies list, it is quiet stressful and confusing when it comes to the things that are to be taken with you. Camping checklist will make a perfect camping holiday possible for you. Here is a list that is sorted according to the type of camping that you are opting for vacation, backpacking or RV camping. |
| Camping Supply List – RV camping RV camping in this section is refers to all sizes of recreational vehicle. There are a few things that are needed to be checked a few days before the departure. These things include checking the weather of the place where you are about to go for RV camping. There must be an emergency contact number in the wallet of each person that is camping. The other things that are to be taken in your wallet are travelers’ checks, credit/debit cards and cash. Following are the general camping items that are to be taken along with you. General Camping Supplies List Map of the place where you are going Compass GPS tracking devices (if possible) Mobile (fully charged) with your charger Weather radio Camping first aid kit Sunscreen Folding chairs Sunglasses Backpack, daypack or fanny pack Folding knife Binoculars Camera along with memory cards Other camera accessories which include a tripod stand, weather proof case Rope for emergencies (strong enough to hold a person) Flashlights with extra batteries Lantern along with the required fuel Alarm clock Bedding that includes pillows, blankets, sheets Sleeping bags Fire wood Writing paper and pen or pencil hammer, screw driver set, wrench set and other basic tools Clothing and other Personal Items Cold weather clothes or hot weather clothes (according to the weather and read more on winter camping) Underclothes Nightwear Caps and hats Gloves Shoes, socks (take an extra pair of socks) Rain gear Hiking boots and thick socks Shaving kit Soap Toothpaste and toothbrush Towel Comb or a brush and hair dryer (if needed) Toilet paper Foot powder Small mirror Laundry bag Kitchenware and Food Items Grocery (Read more on camping food ideas). Required seasoning Drinking water Can opener Oven gloves and hot pads Drinking water treatment chemicals Camping cookware and cups and dishes Skillets and pots food containers (usually airtight) Camping stove or dutch oven Ice chest with ice in it Grill along with the fuel required Zippered pouches and aluminum foil water proof matchsticks or a lighter Sponge and liquid soap to wash utensils Trash bags to collect the waste items Camping Supplies Required on Water Waterproof sunscreen Watercraft (inflatable raft or a canoe or a boat) Air pumps (if you have an inflatable raft) Life jackets Swimming clothes Water shoes Waterproof camera This was the camping supply list for a RV camping. Let us take a look at the camping supply list for backpacking camp. Camping Supply List – Backpacking camp Here is a camping supplies list for a backpacking camp. This camping supplies list is slightly different from that of the RV camping. Read more on the following; Lightweight backpacking Ultralight backpacking Basic camping supplies Backpack Daypack Ground cover Tent (Read more on choosing a camp tent) Pillow Sleeping bag Mattress Insulation pad Towels Disposable Dishes and paper towels Toilet paper Toothpaste and toothbrush Sunscreen Sunglasses Hair brush Deodorants and antiperspirants Clothing Caps and hats Shirts and pants Shoes and sandals (especially hiking shoes) Rain wear Camping Food Water and water filter Foods for snacks, that include fruits and snack bars Soup mix, grocery and other spices Cookware and other necessary kitchen accessories Energy drinks Read more on camping food. Emergency Medical kits First aid kit Snake bite kit Space blankets Bandages Other essentials Mobile phones with battery chargers Cameras Writing material (pen, pencil, paper) Lights, lanterns and required fuel for lanterns Compass Maps Plastic bags By Arti Ramdasi |