One of the best ways to have fun and experience nature is to take a tent and go camping outdoors.
However, before you grab your tent and head out to the wilderness, you should first create a camping checklist to make sure you have everything you need for a safe and comfortable camping trip.
Just make sure to add the right items to your checklist or else you could find yourself stuck out in the wilderness without the essential items needed for comfort and survival.
If you do forget to pack some important camping gear, you may end up spending your night cold, uncomfortable, and being bitten by bugs. Not good.
But what are the best items to place on your tent camping checklist?
Let’s find out below.
Shelter
- Tent
- Stakes
- Ground cloth/tarp
- Rain fly
- Dustpan & brush
- Tent repair kit
Bedding
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Camping pillow
- Hammock
- Thermal blanket
- Sleeping pad repair kit
Cooking
- Energy bars
- Dehydrated meals
- Pot & lid
- Frying pan
- Portable propane stove
- Propane
- Matches/lighter
- Thermos
- Silverware
- Utensils
- Portable water filter
- Paper towels
- Aluminum foil
- Dish soap
- Potholders or oven mitts
- Tongs
- Sealable bags
- Ice packs
- Water purification tablets
Tools
- Multitool
- Lighter
- Waterproof matches
- Saw
- Hatchet or axe
- Pocket knife
- Headlamp
- Binoculars
- Duct tape
- Bear spray
- Mallet
- Foldable shovel or e-tool
- Solar phone charger
- Portable power bank
- Carabiner
- Bungee cord
- Flint & steel
- Knife sharpener
First Aid Supplies
- First aid kit
- Tweezers
- Antibiotic cream
- Pain relievers
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Burn ointment
- Eye drops
- Hand Warmers
- Butterfly bandage’s
Clothing
- T-shirt
- Pants or shorts
- Wool socks
- Underwear
- Bandana
- Gloves
- Poncho
- Bandana
- Fleece pullover or hoodie
- Beanie
Hygiene
- Wet wipes or toilet paper
- Deodorant
- Portable bidet
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Towel
- Feminine products
- Hand sanitizer
Miscellaneous
- Whistle
- Compass
- Extra batteries
- Local map
- Radio
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellant
- Flashlight
- Candles
- Road flare
- Tissues
- Wet wipes or toilet paper
- Paracord
- Trash bag
- Mosquito net
Optional
- Roasting sticks
- Instant coffee
- Books or magazines
- LED book light
- Handheld mirror
- Clothesline (with clips)
- Bottle opener
