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Car Camping Checklist
Shelter
Tent
Tent poles
Rain y
Ground cloth or tarp
Extra tarp and rope
Camp chairs to sit on around camp
Sleeping
Sleeping pads, cots or air mattress
Sleeping bags (optional: extra blankets)
Pillows (or pillow cases to stuff clothes in)
Cooking and Meals
Camp stove
Fuel
Firestarter (matches or lighter)
Cookset (pots/pans) and utensils
Eating utensils (plates, bowls, cups, forks)
Garbage bags
Ziplock bags in various sizes
Biodegradable soap and a sponge
Bucket for washing dishes
Handkerchiefs (as napkins) and dish towels
Paper towel roll
Can opener, bottle opener, knife, etc.
Cooler and ice
Tablecloth for picnic table
Jugs of drinking water
Empty jug for transporting water
Aluminum foil and/or saran wrap
Food
Ingredients for each meal (and recipes)
Snacks for energy and high on variety
Dried fruit and sturdy fresh fruit
Salt, pepper, cooking oil
Coffee, cream/sugar or tea
Hot cocoa mix (and insulated mugs)
Other beverages (milk, pop, juice)
Popcorn and campre popper
Makings for s’mores
Safety
First-aid kit
Insect repellent
Citronella candle
Sunblock
Duct tape (good for quick repairs)
Moleskin (for those pesky blisters)
100% aloe vera gel
Calamine lotion
Hydrocortisone
Water lter or purication tablets
Whistle (for calling out for help)
Walkie Talkies
Headlamps (one for each person)
Flashlight and extra batteries
OTC medications like advil and aspirin
Allergy medication like benedryl
Directions to the nearest ER
Cell phone (optional solar charger)
Toiletries and Personal Items
Washcloths and towels
Biodegradable soap / shampoo
Toothbrushes/paste
Toilet paper
Wet wipes
Hand sanitizer
Deodorant
Clothing
Rain gear
Fleece jacket
Down vest or coat
Hiking shoes or boots
Camp shoes (sandals/ clogs)
Socks (wool or polypro)
Long underwear top/bottom
Shorts and Pants
Shirts (think layers)
Underwear
PJ’s
Swimming suit
Warm hat and gloves
Sunglasses and baseball hat
Miscellaneous
Small broom
Cash and quarters
Hiking guidebook for nearby trails
Road Atlas
Water bottles for each person
Campground reservations info
Directions to the campground
Emergency contact numbers
Digital camera
Daypacks for day hiking
The Ten Essentials for the daypack
Books and games
Swiss Army Knife
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