Camp Checklist

TENT CAMPING CHECKLIST
This is a more complete checklist, don't buy any means feel you need to have all this stuff. One of the beauties of camping in a group is SHARING! If you have changes or suggestions please let me know.

This camping checklist is based on the Coleman tent camping checklist.

Sleeping:
Tent
Ground cover or tarp
Whisk broom and dustpan
Thermarest air mattress, air mattress with pump, foam pad
Sleeping bags/blankets 
Pillows

Other camping gear
Folding chairs for adults and children

Headlamps, headlamps, headlamps.
Flashlights for adults and children  (When you pack, it helps to keep these in an easy-to-locate place in your car so you can immediately get to them)
Battery-operated lantern for inside your tent and for dinnertime (Same as above—should be easy to locate)
Extra batteries

Food storage:
Cooler
Ice or ice substitutes
Plastic bin with lid for non-perishable foods
Plastic ziplock bags (big and small)

Cooking and food preparation:
Propane stove
Griddle/grill to go on stove
Propane
Long-nosed butane lighter
Matches
Pot with lid
Frying pan
Potholder
Mixing bowl (for pancakes)
Spoon for stirring mix
Spatula
Tongs for the grill
Can opener
Knife
Cutting board
Coffee maker/kettle
Extended BBQ fork for marshmallows
Forks, knives, spoons
Plates, bowls, cups, and mugs (non-breakable or paper)
Salt and pepper, spices, condiments, cooking oil/spray
Picnic tablecloth

Cleaning
Biodegradable dish soap
Plastic washtubs for washing and rinsing dishes
Pot scrubbers/sponges
Dish towels
Paper towels
Trash bags

Water
Drinking water
Water bottles for hiking and keeping inside the tent at night

Personal
Toiletries
Bath towels
Soap
Pre-moistened hand wipes

First aid kit
Items like: band aids, antibacterial cream or ointment, poison ivy/oak relief, thermometer, pain reliever, antihistamine, Calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, tweezers for removing splinters or ticks, gauze rolls and pads, round tipped scissors for cutting gauze, adhesive tape, sterile cotton balls/swabs.

Other
Camera
Sunscreen and lip balm
Backpacks for day hikes
Brimmed hats
Sunglasses
Bug spray
Warm hats for sleeping
Layered clothing/coat or jacket
Umbrellas and rain gear
Shoes for walking/hiking
Slip-on shoes/flip-flops/sandals for beach, camp site, getting in and out of tent