For any type of outdoor adventure, preparation plays a significant role. Leaving a thing or two at home can make a big difference, and it can ruin your entire camping experience.
To help you avoid these circumstances, creating a camp checklist of your own can help you make the necessary preparations as easy as possible. It also prevents the possibility of leaving something important behind.
There is no denying that in every kind of outdoor experience or task for that matter, having a checklist can significantly make a difference. You don’t want to ruin your outdoor experience because you failed to bring one thing, don’t you?
Here are some things that you can include in your camping checklist to help you get started, just bear in mind that these are the basic needs whenever camping out. You should expand your list according to your needs.
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Shelter
The first and the most important thing that you need to have in your list. Include your tent, ground tarp, mat, hammer or axe for setting up your tent and even a dustpan and a small broom to clean off the dust on the ground.
You might need more depending on where you’re going, so make sure to think over what other things are required for shelter.
Bedding
Don’t forget to bring in your sleeping bag, some blankets to keep you warm, pillows, an air mattress (if needed) and air pump for your air mattress. You may also want to bring a repair kit for your air mattress in case it gets punctured.
Food
Bringing easy to prepare foods are essential but don’t bring canned goods! They’re too heavy and might make it more difficult for you to pack. You may also include a water jug, some coolers and thermos, a portable stove, lighter or matches and silverware.
If you desire, you may also want to bring extra plates and containers to store leftover food that you can eat the following day. Don’t forget to bring some trash bags too!
Clothes
List down all the clothes that you need for your camping experience. Extra pair of shoes are needed, don’t forget your jeans and shirt – and some undergarments too! Bring in some extra clothes as you might not know what you’ll need out there.
Get some jackets packed, socks, hats and a bandana to help you fight the cold weather during the nights.
Miscellaneous
Add some miscellaneous items to your camp checklist such as mosquito repellant, sunscreen, compass, watch, whistle, extra batteries, books or magazines, a battery-operated radio, fishing kit and many others. Some of you may find to bring extra things – the point is, list them down to help you with your packing.
Personal
Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, toilet paper and shower bags are just some of the things that should go under your personal items checklist.
First Aid Kit
Lastly, you may never know what would happen out there. Make sure that you include a first aid kit in your things to bring.
Camping is a fun experience that you can share with your family and friends. Don’t get it ruined because of the missing stuff you forgot at home. Consider using this guide and have a memorable camping experience!