The Essential Camping Checklist for a Weekend Outdoors

The Essential Camping Checklist for a Weekend Outdoors

Pack these basic supplies for a weekend camping trip:

Bedding

  • Sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • Sleeping pad (and patch kit, if it’s an air mattress)

Shelter

  • Tent
  • Ground cloth(s)
  • Shade/rain tarp

Personal Care

  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Toilet paper
  • Tissues
  • Towelettes
  • Soap
  • Towel and washcloth
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
  • Deodorant
  • Small metal mirror
  • Extra glasses or contact lenses (if needed)
  • Medications (if needed)

Cooking

  • Camp stove
  • Spatula
  • Water carrier
  • Pot scrubber
  • Aluminum foil
  • Plastic sandwich bags
  • Tupperware®
  • Pots and pans
  • Pot holders
  • Can opener (if needed)
  • Plastic silverware
  • Plastic bowls

Clothing

  • T-shirts
  • Pants and shorts
  • Hat or bandanna
  • Hiking boots
  • Sneakers
  • Thick socks
  • Underwear
  • Long underwear
  • Swimsuit
  • Rain gear
  • Windbreaker
  • Fleece or down jacket
  • Gloves/hat/scarf (for winter camping)

Other

  • Backpack
  • Compass
  • Rope or parachute cord
  • Bungee cord
  • Waterproof matches
  • Lantern
  • Flashlight
  • Extra batteries
  • Pocketknife
  • Small shovel
  • Wristwatch
  • Radio
  • Sunglasses
  • Garbage bags
  • First aid kit
  • Duct tape
  • Nalgene® water bottle
  • Camera
  • Pocket binoculars
  • Hammock
  • Collapsible chair
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