Camping Checklist

[Stella Carol]

Does anyone have a ready camping checklist? Well, our camping trip in June will be a family one in a pretty safe and well-regulated area - not a mountain trek and camping where you can expect the unexpected. I'd still love to have some tips though because we will have little ones with us. And yes, I'd love tips about bringing spices too just like in another thread here. :haha:

[kiwi_outdoors]

prepare to be inundated :-) (I will refrain for at least 24 hrs)

[Freda Read]

i don't have one. I would list everything around a week before. I guess you can never have a ready checklist because it varies to the location, duration of camping and even who are you with. I hope I have helped.

[Stella Carol]

INUNDATED? I had to look up (https://www.google.com/search?site=&source=hp&q=inundated+meaning&oq=inundated&gs_l=hp.1.1.0l10.463.463.0.2137.2.2.0.0.0.0.112.18 6.1j1.2.0.msedr...0...1c.1.64.hp..1.1.72.0.bxwLRBG rnOs) the word.

You know, it's not like there is a one stop shop like what we call in IT services (http://www.questsys.com/contract-management-services.aspx), as a one stop shop for your IT needs. When camping, especially with kids, prudence tells me you cannot be too ready. So, yeah, I am prepared to be inundated and will appreciate any tips or lists. HAHA!

[kiwi_outdoors]

the paucacity of lists suggest that folks avoid camping with kids? My wife and I certainly avoided it. Our lists are for adult camping. For camp cooking, we would often try new recipes at home first, to avoid disasters in camp.

[kiwi_outdoors]

can't attach a list - the Bogely file attachment thing totally befuddles me. I did it once over a year ago, and now for the life of me its all Greek.

so lets try cut and paste isntead


LONG WEEKEND






Binoculars

bug repellant



Cell phone & adapter for car

Sunglasses, driving glasses




Vaude or Gregory backpacks

water bottles

suncream-stick, lip balm



reading glasses

napkins

Hats and neck shades



Lightweight hiking clothes





hiking boots & socks

towels and bathers (for hot springs)

Lunch(s)



knives (buck, Swiss)

cameras/batts/storge cards

Hand compass



local road maps

DeLorme Gazetter

other topo maps (from web etc)



trail/destination descriptions

cooler + ice

Foam butt pads



Hot springs guides, maps

Remove back seat ?

Dust pan and brush



SUV book (N. Cal)

Google Earth printouts




Windscreen scrubby

Washer fluid

Toilet Shovel & Ziplock



Red toolbox

Auto manual

Toilet Paper & Ziplock



small flashlight

pen and notepad

GPS & plastic UTM grid



Extra cords

Army shovel (or larger shovel)

Dunnage (pieces 2x4 or 2x6)



Tent - Coleman

5 Gal water (blue)

Chains if wet or snowy



Campbox – cooking gear

Campbox-food

Beverages



Folding table

Ice chest

Paper towels



Coleman stove

headlamps

Green gas bottles



Two camp chairs

Tent & HD Pegs

Air mattress



Geology hammer

12V compressor

Inflator for mattress

[Tystevens]

the paucacity of lists suggest that folks avoid camping with kids? My wife and I certainly avoided it. Our lists are for adult camping. For camp cooking, we would often try new recipes at home first, to avoid disasters in camp.

We camp w/ 4 kids all the time (age 10-2). But our "list" is parked next to the house -- it is a 27' travel trailer. Makes it real easy, just throw clothes and food in and we're off.

But we never really had a list even before the trailer. Every place is different. To me, the key is dedicated camping stuff. A kitchen box w/ all cooking items, utensils, etc. is a must. After that, a tent, stove, sleeping bags, pads, fresh food, and clothing appropriate for the season and activities, and that's about it, really.

[kiwi_outdoors]

Yup - our current house has a "camping closet" with the various boxes and coolers; one box is all rope, another box is harnesses and hardware, two boxes for cooking stuff, and so on. Tents on upper shelves.

[rich67]

This is my preliminary BASICS list for our two week road trip to AZ, UT, and CO. We will be out on Lake Powell for 4 days, and in improved campsites for the remaining time. Traveling with 4 adults and 2 kids. I know I am forgetting SOMETHING.....lol. I have a separate list for clothing and food items.




Tents (large 3 person tent and borrowed 4 person)

Shade shelter

Large Tarp (used for shade or tent “flooring”)

Rope

Camp stove

two propane lanterns with extra mantles

two battery operated lanterns

Headlamps

rechargeable flashlight and battery powered LED flashlight

propane cans (minimum of 5, max of 7)

air mattresses (2 queen, two singles) and inflators

power inverter (in Jeep)

camp cookware (small egg skillet, larger skillet, one pot, cups, plates and bowls)

camp utensils (plastics for food, large plastic spoon, large spatula)

salt and pepper packs

Luggable Loo and waste bags

Lighters and matches (waterproof)

Magnesium fire striker

Sleeping bags (Big Agnes, warm mummy and other smaller one)

Blankets

extra batteries (AAA, C's)

camp chairs

Can opener/bottle opener

fishing gear/soft sided tackle bag

knife, folding

toilet paper

biodegradable soap/ detergent

hand towel

beach towels

large trash bags (can be used as ponchos as well)

pot scrubber

Large cooler

Large water cooler (2)

medium sized cooler

Large tote (will hold camp gear, keep in Jeep)

Osprey backpack (will carry items like batteries, towels, soap, rope, suntan lotion/sunblock, blankets and extras)

first aid kit

hydration packs (4)

Duct Tape

Shovel

lighter fluid

tent stakes

guy lines

paper towels

hammer/mallet

sun block

maps (Lake Powell map, Gazeteer, Boater's Guid to Lake Powell)

GPS

firewood (for on the lake use only)

Go Pro/ Canon DSLR/ tripod

USB portable charger
52. Water purification filters

[2065toyota]

PM me your email. I have an excel spreadsheet that I can send of a comprehensive list. Nice to have to print and then check off items when going on a big trip

[jman]

PM me your email. I have an excel spreadsheet that I can send of a comprehensive list. Nice to have to print and then check off items when going on a big trip

Care to upload it here too for other interested people?


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[kiwi_outdoors]

we have started using a small "vestibule" tarp outside our tent door - it reduces the amount of dirt-dust tracked into the tent. We weight it down with rocks. Its an old company flag, actually.