Camping Gear Checklist

Here is a list of items for your next camping trip. Depending on the weather and how long you are camping for, you may not require everything on the list.   

Tent and Shelter

• Tent, with pegs and ropes
• Hammock
• Tent groundsheet
• Mosquito Net
• Shadehouse / tarp, fly, poles
• Tent pole repair kit
• Tent fabric repair kit 
• Clothesline

Sleeping Gear 

• Sleeping mat / airbed, pump, repair kit
• Sleeping bag, sheets/liners, and blankets
• Pillows, eyeshade, earplugs
• Insect netting 
• Dust pan and brush
• Cot
• Pet bed / crate

Camp Kitchen

• Esky
• Stove, fuel, charcoal, firewood (if permitted)
• Matches or lighter
• Water bottles/container, water treatment tablets, water filter
• Water bottles
• Firestarters
• Alfoil
• Clingwrap
• Resealable bags
• Washing up bucket or sink
• Biodegradable soap
• Paper Towel
• Quick dry towel
• Garbage Bags
• Containers
• Cooking pots, frypans, saucepans
• Pot holder
• Plates
• Bowls
• Cups / mugs
• Spoons, forks, knives
• Tongs / cooking utensils, spatula
• Cutting board
• Can opener
• Bottle opener

Camp Food

• Ready to eat meals
• Sauces, salt, pepper, spices, herbs, sugar, salt
• Coffee, tea, chocolate for hot chocolate, marshmallows
• Jam, butter, margarine, syrup
• Eggs, bread, milk (powdered, long-life, fresh)
• Cereal
• Meats
• Cheese
• Soups
• Cooking Oil
• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Crackers
• Snacks

Camp Furniture

• Camp chairs / stools
• Camp tables
• Hammock

Camp Tools

• Multi-tool
• Hammer
• Axe or tomahawk
• Machete
• Pocket Knife
• Shovel
• Tool kit

Camp Lighting

• Lantern
• Headtorch
• Torch
• Batteries
• Candles
• Matches

Camp Hygiene

• Camp Shower
• Towels
• Soap
• Toilet, trowel, toilet paper
• Tissues
• Toiletry bag with: toothbrush, toothpaste, shavers, shave cream, mirror, brush, comb

Other Equipment

• Day pack
• Hydration Pack
• Backpack
• Trekking Poles
• Child Carrier

Camp Tech

• Mobile Phone, charger
• Two way radios
• Camera, charger
• GPS
• Battery charger

Camp Safety

• First Aid kit: Band-Aids, bandage,anti-septic cream, adhesive tape, wound dressings, blister protection and ointment, tweezers, scissors, saline solution, insect sting cream, skin lotion.
• Medication, paracetamol, ibuprofen, antihistamine
• Maps
• Compass
• Insect Repellent / Mozzie Nets / Mozzie Head Nets
• Sunscreen
• Radio

Clothing

• Underwear
• Sleepwear
• Shoes / boots / sandals
• Socks
• Hat / Cap / Mozzie Headnet
• Gloves, beanie / neckwarmer / balaclava
• Wicking thermal top and thermal pants
• Quick dry, shorts, shirts, pants, skirts
• Swimwear
• Fleece / synthetic vest / synthetic jacket / down vest or down jacket
• Fleece / insulated pants
• Waterproof jacket and waterproof pants  

Camp Fun

• Hammock
• Books
• Pack of cards
• Board games
• Kite
• Sketch pad, notebook, pen, pencil
• Radio, Mp3 player
• Football, tennis ball
• Frisbee
• Cricket set
• Badminton set
• Tennis racquet and ball
• Bocee ball set
• Bikes
• Fishing gear
• Boat
• Bodyboard
• Canoe / Kayak / Sailboard / Kitesurfer