A full camping checklist;
When people take a camping trip the number one thing that causes things to go wrong is the lack of planning that people put in before their trip. This is the number one reason for a lot of peoples camping trips ending in disaster. To make sure that your camping trip runs as smoothly as possible i have written out everything I think that you need to have a successful camping trip and everything you need. I have organised everything into sections to try and make the checklist easier for everyone to use and track their stuff to insure that nothing is forgotten.
Sleeping Quarters
Pillows
Sleeping bags/blankets
Groundsheet
Tent including pegs/stakes, guy ropes
Flysheet
Wooden mallet
Air bed (whenever possible)
Roll mats
Cooking Equipment
Cooker, stove, barbecue kit
Bottled gas or other form of fire igniting material wood or charcoal, for example
Matches/lighter
Cooling box
Pans, pots, plates, cutlery, cups, glasses
Food and drink supplies (insure u have enough to last for the time of your stay)
Cooking utensils, e.g. large spoon, fork, ladle, tongs
Tin opener, bottle opener, corkscrew
Sharp knife for preparing food
Food storage containers
Thermos flask
Bin bags or carrier bags
Kitchen foil, kitchen tissue, napkins
Washing up bowl and liquid
Dishcloths and tea towels
Grilling pans to place over a fire
Cooking oil
Fire lighters
First Aid
Antihistamines
First aid kit
Insect repellent /spray
Sun cream
Antiseptic
Plasters/bandages
Pain killers
Personal Hygiene
Soap and shampoo (do not forget these)
Toothbrush and toothpaste (or these)
Deodorant
Wet wipes
Toilet paper
Sanitary towels
Towels
Condoms (depending on the trip)
Clothing (This depends of the time of year)
(In cold weather)
Warm clothes
Waterproofs (if the forecast indicated rain)
Boots/walking shoes and any other appropriate footwear
Woollen hat
Gloves/mittens
(In warm weather)
Cool clothes
Beachwear
Sun hat
Miscellaneous Items
Map and compass (important!)
Mobile phone (insure the battery is fully charger before leaving)
Torch (with spare batteries where possible)
Camera, binoculars
Entertainment i.e. board games, radio, mp3 etc
Spare batteries
Backpack s
Outdoor furniture
Some basic tools, like hammers and screwdrivers etc
Pen and paper
Duct tape (the answer to all problems)
Spade
That is everything that you could possibly need to have a successful camping trip, and remember it is all about the planning of you trip away that makes it a successful one. Key planning means a hassle free trip.
If you are running low on supplies I usually get mine at
Springfields camping supplies. I usually find everything I need to plan a successful trip on their website. If you find any other good sites please let me know.
