Camping Checklist for Forgetful Campers

We put together this check list that you can print out and use it for those of you that are very forgetful. Remebering the items on this list could help you and your guests have a camping trip full of good memories, not the horror stories of remember when we went camping but didnt have this type stories

Second Set Of ITEMS TO DO:The Packing
(1)Put all food items on the bottom (you'll need other items first)
(2)Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack
(3)Bags,Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.
(4)Cardboard boxes if needed
(5)Ice Chests
(6)ICE!
(7) A 5 gallon bucket or similar container
(8)Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container for food storage

Third Set Of ITEMS TO DO: Get The Lighting
(1)Check batteries!
(2) Bring a Maglight - The larger, the better
(3)Gas lantern (and/or electric)
(4)BIC lighters
(5)Matches (preferably water proof)
(6)Spare batteries and bulbs
(7))Spare lantern fuel and mantles
(8)Solar Panel
(9)Glow Sticks
(10)Batteryless Bulbless Flashlight
(11) Flares for lighting the fire with if need be and safety

Forth Set Of ITEMS TO DO:THE BEDDING and TENT ITEMS
(1)Sleeping bag for each person going
(2)Space Blanket
(3)Ground Cloth
(4) Tarp for big tents
(5)Floor Mats (use at tent entrance)
(6)Mattress or pad
(7) Inflator for air mattress, a tire pump portable will work here
(8)Pillows for everyone in the camping party that is going.
(9)Tent, account for having 1 for every 2 or 3 people in the group
(10) A back up tent in case first one gets damaged
(11) Seam Sealer
(12)Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes
(13)Shade Canopy
(14)Rope lots of this if can
(15)Stakes
(16)Emergency blanket (found at walmart)
(17)Tikki Torches (fill with citronella oil)
(18)Overhead rain tarps (not just used for shade
(19)Hay bale (to spread in dirt or mud areas).
(20)10-12 inch nails from hardware store for emergency tent stakes
(21)Tea candles to mark where tent stakes are
(22)Sign that says No Candles in Tents!

FIFTH Set Of ITEMS TO DO:GET THE Medical Supplies TOGETHER
(1)Epipen if you have allergies
(2)Sunscreen
(3)Bug Repellent, Spray, Citronella Candle.
(4)Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Naproxin, childrens Tylenol
(5)Tums for heartburn relief
(6)Antibiotics creams
(7)Tweezers for splinters & ticks
(8)Antiseptic, bandaids and bandages about 10 boxes for large families
(9)First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)
(10)Benadryl
(11)Sinus Tablets
(12)Allergy Eye drops
(13)Pocket Tissues
(14)Campho-phenique (good for minor burns, cuts, scrapes and many use it on poison ivy)
(15)Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and early uses on poison ivy)
(16)Extra weeks supply of any Prescriptions
(17)Box of latex gloves (100 pack)

SIXTH Set Of ITEMS TO DO: GET THE Cleaning And Personal Items Packed
(1)Bar soap
(2)Hand Sanitizer (waterless)3 of these
(3)Washcloth one for each person in the group going
(4)Shampoo about 2 bottles for families of 4, 3 bottles for more then 6 in the group
(5)Toothpaste & toothbrush 1 toothbrush per person
(6)Comb/hair brush/clips/bands/hair ties
(7)Make-up bag
(8)Razor & shaving cream
(9) Mositurizing face cream
(10)Towel one for each person in the group and a few for spares
(11)Toilet Paper, about 24 package
(12) floor broom to clean table and tent site
(13)Deodorant
(14)Contact lens supplies
(15)Feminine supplies
(16)Dishwashing soap and rubber gloves
(17)Dish rack
(18)Laundry Detergent (biodegradeable preferred)

SEVENTH Set Of ITEMS TO DO: All the Miscellaneous USUALLY FORGOTTEN ITEMS
(1)List of important phone numbers
(2)Spare car/truck/boat/rv keys
(3)Small shovel
(4)Swiss Army knife
(5)Compass and Map
(6)Fishing pole and gear
(7) Fishing license and the fishing bait
(8)Duct tape and/or electrical tape
(9)Safety pins
(10)Sewing kit
(11)Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapter
(12)Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family)
(13)Camera w/good battery and extra film
(14)Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes
(15)Radio and/or TV
(16)Weather Radio
(17)Crankup Radio
(18)Books, cards, games, toys, Bible, etc.
(19)Card table
(20) ID CARD for each person 18 and over
(21)MONEY, credit card, ID
(22)Pocket Tool
(23)Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s)
(24)Bike/Seats/Helmets
(25)Binoculars
(26)Whistles
(27)Signal Mirror
(28)Chairs for everyone in the camping group
(29)Travel Clock
(30)Clothesline and Clothespins
(31)Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
(32)Copper pipe pieces for the campfire
(33)Leather strips
(34)Heavy rubber bands
(35)Canoe or boat
(36)Life jackets
(37)Piece of carpeting (fake grass) for tent or RV entranceway
(38)Pet Food
(39)Eyeglass strap (to hold them on your head)
(40)Fire starters (found in BBQ sections of stores) made from wax and sawdust
(41)Steel Wool (can be used to start a fire by touching ends of battery to it - BE CAREFUL!)
(42)Sand Paper
(43)Extension cords
(44)Pads of paper and pencils/pens
(45)Milk crates (good for storage, step ladder and more)
(46)Fly Swatters
(47)Toothpicks
(48)Dustbuster
(49)Ear Plugs (to block out the noisy neighbors)

EIGHTH Set Of ITEMS TO DO: Packing all the RIGHT CLOTHING
(1)Hat
(2)Bandanna
(3)Jackets - As weather dictates; Eskimo style, mackintosh, windbreaker, etc.
(4)Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-to
(5)Pants/Overalls, with belt
(6)Underwear - 4
(7)Shirt - 2 or 3 (one light, one flannel)
(8)Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTS
(9)Socks - 4 pairs each person
(10)Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves
(11)Swim suit
(12)PJ's for everyone in the camping group
(13)Sunglasses
(14)Sulfer - keeps chiggers out of your clothes

NINETH Set Of ITEMS TO DO: Packing ALL THE COOKING SUPPLIES
(1)Stove with fuel & lighter
(2)Newspapers for lighting a campfire
(3)Firestarter sticks (wax/sawdust things from the grocery store)
(4)Firewood
(5)Charcoal or wood
(6)Grill for BBQ
(7)Frying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula
(8)Cooking skewers (for hot dogs, s'mores, etc.)
(9)Pot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook noodles for all; With lid
(10)Dutch Oven
(11)Can opener - If you have canned goods
(12)P-38 Can Opener (military type, small, flat and fits in wallet)
(13)Thermos
(14)Tongs
(15)Coffee maker & filters
(16) Pot lifter and/or pot holders
(17)Tablecloth 2 of these
(18)Stew Pot
(19)Soup Ladel
(20)Sandwich maker (type you put in fire)
(21)Measuring cup
(22)Cutting Board
(23)Strainer
(24)Veggie Peeler

TENTH Set Of ITEMS TO DO: Packing ALL THE DISH SUPPLIES
(1)Reusable Plate
(2)Partition tray/plate is nice
(3)Collapsable camping/hiking cup
(4)Alladin travel mug
(5)Kitchen knife - Nice to have; in general, carry a pocket knife
(6)Small mixing bowl
(7) Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula ,one set of each for each person in camping group
(8)Small flat and phillips screwdrivers
(9)Scrub Pad
(10)Dish Pan
(11)Tupperware (for leftovers)
(12)Consumables
(13)Paper towels & napkins about 4 packages should do
(14)Trash bags 4 boxes
(15)Garbage disposal bags (stronger than regular trash bags)3 boxes
(16)Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc. I would say have 4 packs of these
(17)Plastic knives, forks, spoons 3 packages, will save wash up time here
(18)Ziplock Bags
(19)Aluminum Foil
(20)Dish soap

ELEVENTH Set Of ITEMS TO DO: Packing THE WATER SUPPLIES
(1)At least 1 gallon per person/day
(2) A Water filter if relying on natural water sources
(3)Water bottle, to carry while hiking
(4)Garden hose

TWELVETH Set Of ITEMS TO DO: Packing ALL THE FOOD AND DRINK SUPPLIES
(1)Pancake Mix 5 boxes
(2)Cooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day or Pam Spray
(3)Syrup - About 3 bottles to cover a family of 4 more if higher in the group
(4)Butter - 1/2 stick per person per day
(5) Malt-o-meal, or Cream of...{wheat, rice, ...} I would pack at least 12 boxes of this
(6)Oatmeal - Instant single serving packs
(7)Potatoes - 1-2 per person per day -- freeze dried if packing
(8)Bacon - 5 or more packages
(9)Eggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or powdered, I would count on at least 5 doz here
(10)Noodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Ramen, or shells
(11)Spaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated
(12)Parmesan cheese
(13)Bouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable
(14)Rice packages
(15)Soup/Chili - mix or cans
(16)Canned Tuna 12 tins
(17) Mayo 2 jars
(18) pickles 2-3 jars
(19)onions 2 bags
(20)lemons 2 packages
(21)mushrooms 3 packages
(22)Tomatoes 3 pacakages
(23) Bread - two loaves per day if camping with a small group more for more then 4 in the group
(24)Dry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar 4 bags of sugar
(25)Catsup 3 bottles
(26)Mustard 3 bottles
(27)Cheese - Cheddar, swiss, American 3 packages of each
(28)Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit about 24 -48 of these
(29)Veggies - carrot/celery sticks daily
(30)Taco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives, lettuce, tortillas, buns)make sure you count out enough to cover everyone in the group party say 3 each person.
(31)Hamburger meat (pre seasoned and ready to cook). I would go for 3 sets of these prepared
(32)Frozen hashbrowns in the bag
(33)Cocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!)
(34)Marshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars (S'mores)
(35)Peanut Butter & Jelly 3 jars of each
(36)Deli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami
(37)Hot dogs & buns, make sure to account for each person in the group having 3 each
(38)Milk 3 gallons
(39)juice 12 cans
(40) soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon Ade, Kool-Aid about 48- 64 cans more if can
(42)Vienna Sausages 12 cans
(43)Lil Smokies 12 cans
(44)Snacks as many as you can pack
(45)Hamburgers & Buns enough for each person in the group to have at least 3 per day
(46)Steak enough for everyone in the camping group
(47)Ham
(48)Corn on Cob enough for everyone to have at least 2 a piece
(49)Cereal. I would say count on at least 4 boxes per day
(50)Nutri Grain Bars/Granola Bars. enough to cover everyone for the entire trip
(51)Fixin's for stew (some of the items are above)
(52)Beer enough to cover everyone in the group adults
(53) Jiffy Pop or Regular popcorn 10 boxes
(54) Popcorn oil- 2 bottles
(55)Spray oil (like Pam) 2 or 3 cans
(56)Squeeze butter or margarine about 4 bottles
(57)Beans 28 cans

THIS NEXT SECTION IS FOR THOSE THAT WILL BE Camping with Children
(1)Current photos of the children in case they get lost
(2)Diapers 5 bags
(3)Swim Diapers 3 packs
(4)Wipes 4 packs
(5)Bottles/sippycups 3 per child needed here
(6) Playyards
(7)Jogging strollers
(8)Backpack carriers
(9)MANY sets of clothing
(10)Extra pair(s) of shoes
(11) Formula enough to cover at least 3 weeks worth, they tend to drink more in the outdoor fresh air.
(12)Jar foods enough for 2 weeks worth here.
(13)Gerber toddler foods enough for 2 weeks worth here
(14)Hats
(15)Toys
(16)Favorite blanket or stuffed toy(very important!)
(17)Powdered milk(for children that have outgrown formula)
(18)Snacks plenty of these needed
(19)Storybooks
(20)Baby Hammock
(21)Baby Swing
(22)kidsafe bugspray
(23)sunblock
(24)Portapotty with grocery bag liner (easy cleanup)

We hope that you have found this list as useful as we did when we go camping, I make this a must do list that I usually split with my 4 boys and hubby to triple check we have all that we will need to make for a very fun and enjoyable camping trip for us all. Feel free to print this out and split the list up so that you can get everything together and of course to NOT FORGET THAT ITEM That I am sure will be asked for once you get to the camp site, ask for family input and make it a event that starts out with this list, to make it to the camp site and HAVE FUN!!!

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