Camping Checklist for Forgetful Campers

REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF!Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves
Campground reservation info.Swim suit
Directions to the actual campground.Packing - PutPJ's
food on the bottom (you'll need other items first)Sunglasses
Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny packSulfer - keeps chiggers out of your clothesCooking
Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.Stove with fuel & lighter
Cardboard boxes if neededNewspapers for lighting a campfire
Ice ChestsFirestarter sticks (wax/sawdust things from the
ICE!grocery store)
5 gallon bucket or similar containerFirewood
Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container for foodCharcoal or wood & Grill for BBQ
storageLighting - Check batteries!Frying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula is nice
Maglight - The larger, the betterCooking skewers (for hot dogs, s'mores, etc.)
Gas lantern (and/or electric)Pot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook noodles for
BIC lighterall; With lid
Matches (preferably water proof)Dutch Oven
Spare batteries and bulbsCan opener - If you have canned goods
Spare lantern fuel and mantlesP-38 Can Opener (military type, small, flat and fits in
Solar Panelwallet)
Glow SticksThermos
Batteryless Bulbless FlashlightShelter/BeddingTongs
Sleeping bagCoffee maker & filters
Space BlanketPot lifter and/or pot holders
Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tentsTablecloth
Floor Mats (use at tent entrance)Stew Pot
Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattressSoup Ladel
PillowSandwich maker (type you put in fire)
TentMeasuring cup
Seam SealerCutting Board
Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakesStrainer
Shade Canopy & Rope & StakesVeggie PeelerDishes
Emergency blaket (found at walmart)Reusable
Tikki Torches (fill with citronella oil), also listed inPlate - Partition tray/plate is nice
medical.Collapsable camping/hiking cup
Overhead rain tarps (not just shade).Alladin travel mug
Hay bale (to spread in dirt or mud areas).Kitchen knife - Nice to have; in general, carry a
10-12 inch nails from hardware store for emergencypocket knife
tent stakesSmall mixing bowl
Tea candles to mark where tent stakes areKnife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula
Sign that says No Candles in Tents!MedicalSmall flat and phillips screwdrivers
Epipen if you have allergiesScrub Pad
SunscreenDish Pan
Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, etc.Tupperware (for leftovers)
Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, NaproxinConsumables
TumsPaper towels & napkins
Antibiotics creamsTrash bags
Tweezers for splinters & ticksGarbage disposal bags (stronger than regular trash
Antiseptic, bandaids and bandagesbags)
First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
Benadryl Sinus TabletsPlastic knives, forks, spoons
Allergy Eye dropsZiplock Bags
Pocket TissuesAluminum Foil
Campho-phenique (good for minor burns, cuts,Dish soapWater
scrapes and many use it on poison ivy)At least 1/2 gallon per person/day -- Water filter if
Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and earlyrelying on natural water sources
uses on poison ivy)Water bottle, to carry while hiking
Extra weeks supply of any PrescriptionsGarden hoseFood & Drink
Box of latex gloves (100 pack)Cleaning & PersonalPancake Mix - Krusteaze, 1/2 cup per person per
Itemsday (need large skillet)
Bar soapCooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day or Pam
Hand Sanitizer (waterless)Spray
WashclothSyrup - About 2 oz per person per day
ShampooButter - 1/2 stick per person per day
Toothpaste & toothbrushMalt-o-meal, or Cream of...{wheat, rice, ...}
Comb/hair brush/clips/bands/hair tiesOatmeal - Instant single serving packs
Make-up bagPotatoes - 1-2 per person per day -- freeze dried if
Razor & shaving creampacking
TowelBacon - 2 slices per person per day
Toilet PaperEggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or powdered
To save space, unroll toilet paper and reroll it andNoodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Ramen, or shells
put inside the tubeSpaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated
Whisk broom to clean table and tent siteParmesan cheese
DeodorantBouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable
Contact lens suppliesRice packages
Feminine suppliesSoup/Chili - mix or cans
Dishwashing soap and rubber glovesTuna - Don't forget Mayo, pickles, and onions
Dish rackOnions, lemons, mushrooms, Tomatoes
Laundry Detergent (biodegradeableBread - One or two loaves per day if camping with
preferred)Miscellaneousa small group
List of important phone numbersDry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar
Spare car/truck/boat/rv keysCatsup
Small shovelMustard
Swiss Army knifeMayo - Small jar or squeeze bottle
Compass and MapCheese - Cheddar, swiss, American
Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!)Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit
Duct tape and/or electrical tapeVeggies - carrot/celery sticks daily
Safety pinsTaco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives,
Sewing kitlettuce, tortillas, buns)
Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapterHamburger meat (pre seasoned and ready to cook)
Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family)Frozen hashbrowns in the bag
Camera w/good battery and extra filmCocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!)
Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapesMarshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars
Radio and/or TV(S'mores)
Weather RadioPeanut Butter & Jelly
Crankup RadioDeli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami
Books (ID books, Little House), cards, games, toys,Hot dogs & buns
Bible, etc.Milk, juice, soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon Ade, Kool-Aid
Card table
MONEY, credit card, IDVienna Sausages
Pocket ToolLil Smokies
Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s)Snacks
Bike/Seats/HelmetsHamburgers & Buns
BinocularsSteak
WhistlesHam
Signal MirrorCorn on Cob
ChairsCereal
Travel ClockNutri Grain Bars/Granola Bars
Clothesline and ClothespinsFixin's for stew (some of the items are above)
Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)Beer
Copper pipe pieces for the campfire See noteJiffy Pop or Regular popcorn
Rope or StringPopcorn oil
Leather stripsSpray oil (like Pam)
Heavy rubber bandsSqueeze butter or margarine
Canoe or boatBeans
Life jacketsCamping with Children
Piece of carpeting (fake grass) for tent or RVCurrent photos of the children in case they get lost
entrancewayDiapers
Pet FoodSwim Diapers
Eyeglass strap (to hold them on your head)Wipes
Fire starters (found in BBQ sections of stores) madeBottles/sippycups
from wax and sawdustPlayyards
Steel Wool (can be used to start a fire by touchingJogging strollers
ends of battery to it - BE CAREFUL!)Backpack carriers
Sand PaperMANY sets of clothing
Extension cordsExtra pair(s) of shoes
Pads of paper and pencils/pensFormula
Milk crates (good for storage, step ladder and more)Jar foods
Gerber toddler foods
Fly SwattersHats
ToothpicksToys,
DustbusterFavorite blanket or stuffed toy(very important!)
Ear Plugs (to block out the noisy neighbors)ClothingPowdered milk(for children that have outgrown
Hatformula)
BandannaSnacks
Jacket - As weather dictates; Eskimo style,Storybooks
mackintosh, windbreaker, etc.Baby Hammock
Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-toBaby Swing
Pants/Overalls, with beltkidsafe bugspray
Underwear - 2sunblock
Shirt - 2 or 3 (one light, one flannel)Portapotty with grocery bag liner (easy
Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTScleanup)From website: - Online sales of top brand
Socks - 2 pairname tents and camping equipment.