So you are ready to go off camping, have you forgotten a vital piece of your kit? You need to pre-plan for a successful and enjoyable camping expedition and it is important that you make a checklist of things that you will need with you.

There is no definitive checklist for camping holidays, however, here is an example of a checklist for camping that covers most of the basic essentials you will need and it will allow you to get to know the kinds of items you may need.

If you are a beginner to camping you will discover things once your are at your location that you wish you had brought, this is normal, make sure you include them next time.

Personal Hygiene

Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels
Toilet paper
Wet wipes
Anti-bacterial soap

Clothes

Warm clothes
Waterproofs
Boots/walking shoes
Beachwear
Gloves/mittens

First Aid

Insect repellent
Sun cream
Antiseptic
Paracetamol or some other kind of pain relief
Make sure you include your prescribed medication

Sleeping Quarters

  • Pillows
  • Sleeping bags and blankets just in case. It can get colder than you expect at night
  • A groundsheet
  • Air bed
  • A flysheet if required (especially in high summer)
  • A hammer/mallet

Cooking Equipment

Bin bags
Washing up bowl and liquid
Dishcloths and tea towels
Cooker, stove, and/or a kit
Matches and/or lighter (matches can get wet)
Cooling box
Pots, pans, plates, cups, cutlery, glasses
Cooking utensils, e.g. ladle, tongs, large spoon, fork
Tin opener, corkscrew, bottle opener
Sharp knife for food preparation (or gutting fish if you go that wild)

Miscellaneous

Pen and paper
Sewing kit
Spare rope, spare tarp
Map and compass
Torch
Camera
Toys, books, games, Ipod, radio
Spare batteries
Backpack
Miscellaneous tools e.g. screwdriver, scissors and tweezers

Camping with the Children

If you are going camping with your children for the first time, you may be interested in the following:

Plan the camping trip together with the kids
Decide on places to go before you leave – consider interests, outdoor experience with reference to the children’s ages.
Prepare and pack the equipment and supplies

Try a campout in your own backyard before you go for the first time
Teach the kids how to put up and use a tent
Experience a night outdoors in sleeping bags
Show them the constellations on a clear night
Do not forget the special ‘midnight’ snack
Take a hike in the local woods
Go on a flashlight walk

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