Camping Equipment

The supplies you’ll need for your next outdoor adventure

Preparation is important for any successful outdoor adventure. You need to book your campsite and plan your route advance - but you can easily make your next camping trip successful by packing the right supplies.

Put together a camping checklist a week or so before you leave to make sure you have all the right camping gear and won’t leave any critical supplies behind. Your checklist will help you get organized and give you enough time to collect all of the items you need.

Use this list of frequently-used camping gear as a guideline to create your own camping checklist. (Your own list may vary depending on where and when you’re camping, the activities you’ve planned, and the length of your trip):

Frequently-used camping gear

They might seem obvious, but be sure to pack:

• Tent: Double check that it doesn’t have any holes in it.
• Sleeping bags / bedding: Bring a couple of extra blankets and pillows for added comfort.

Clothing

Along with your everyday clothing and beachwear, don’t forget:

• Sweaters for chilly evenings.
• Rain gear (just in case).

Food

When shopping for your trip, remember to buy:

• Easy to prepare foods.
• Non-perishables and easy-access food such as energy bars.
• What’s a camping trip without s’mores? You’ll need marshmallows, Graham crackers and chocolate bars.

Equipment

You can pack all kinds of different gear, but the essentials include:

• Firewood and matches to get your fire started (you may also want to bring some fire starter to make it easier).
• A flashlight with extra batteries.

Safety

It’s better to be safe than sorry, so be sure to pack:

• A standard first aid kit that includes Tylenol and insect repellent.

Entertainment

Because your camping adventure should be fun for the whole family, don’t forget to bring:

• A deck of cards for a cloudy day.
• Sports equipment - baseball gloves, rollerblades or footballs make for great family games

As you become a more experienced camper, preparing for your camping adventures will become easier and easier - especially if you keep your camping gear organized and stored in plastic bins that are ready to go for your next adventure.

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Be sure and pack a camera. There have been times when deer have joined us at our camp site and I didn't have my camera.

Posted on 1/30/2010 8:17:00 PM by Anonymous

also bring along all of your old fireworks that are left over and you can set them off during the nights in order to keep the bears and well-meaning neighbors away.

Posted on 1/5/2009 2:57:00 PM by Anonymous

Don't forget the make things, especially clothing, bedding, and food safe from water/rain Remember - anything you can cook in the oven, you can cook out doors. Be it in alum. foil, Cardboard Boxes, Reflexion, Hanging or Dutch Ovens.

Posted on 10/16/2008 9:40:00 PM by Anonymous

I have common sense, but haven't camped oin may years. I found this very interesting and helpful

Posted on 10/8/2008 8:14:00 PM by Anonymous

Bring a form of protection against wild animals for example bears or woolfs. Theyre not human friendly as you think.

Posted on 7/28/2008 4:46:00 PM by Anonymous

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Posted on 7/22/2008 2:37:00 PM by Anonymous

always check your camping gear way before going camping, if gear needs to be repaired or replaced you can over time and will not cost as much at one time. Camping gear needs to be aired out at least once a year, way before going camping.

Posted on 6/19/2008 4:56:00 PM by Anonymous

Don't forget family medications.

Posted on 6/15/2008 3:27:00 PM by Anonymous

I think this website is very interesting, but I do think you need to include a little more stuff. Besides just the basics! Anyone with common sense would know to bring this stuff!

Posted on 6/1/2008 5:55:00 PM by Anonymous