Camping
Checklist Essentials
and
Camper
Experience
Testimonials
Before going
camping, make
sure you stock up
with the essentials:
food, water and
shelter to name a
few. We have created
a list of item that
we feel might help
get you on your way
to
camping with the
basics. Hopefully we
have thought of some
items that might
complement your
list. Check back
often as we will be
adding more ideas to
this
camping
checklist. We've
also provided
customer
testimonials with
their input on gear
essentials...
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
General Purpose Lighting
Flashlight
Tent
candle lights can light up a tent as well as a flashlight.
Also can conveniently hang from the inside of the top of
your tent.
Tent Lighting
Small
Candle Lantern
Tent
candle lights can light up a tent as well as a flashlight.
Also can conveniently hang from the inside of the top of
your tent.
Extra
Candles
Great for
lighting a tough to start fire instead of using matches /
lighters.
Table Lighting
Small Tea
Lights
Idea: put
tea light centered in bottom of colored (e.g. yellow/red)
plastic cup. Makes great wind barrier.
Outdoor Lighting
Lantern
Cooking / Firewood Gathering Lighting
Headlamp
Headlamps
are great when cooking at night. Allows for directional beam
of light on food, and frees up hands while cooking.
Fire
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Fire Starting
Lighter or
waterproof matches
Fire Starter Sticks
Often kindling is hard to find especially in desert and open
areas. Fire starter sticks burn like kindling for approx 20
min. and can be placed under firewood in place of kindling.
Extra
Lighter Fluid
Incase of
emergencies, its always important to have extra lighter fuel
for lighters. Zippo Butane Fuel is a good option
Charcoal
Lighter Fluid
Charcoal
lighter fluid can be handy when you have limited kindling to
burn and you need to get a primitive fire started. Douse
small logs with fluid and kindling. Note: fluid is extremely
flammable and can light very fast. Be sure when lighting
fire to stand back and keep lots of water close by incase
fire spreads.
For
digging small areas, and digging holes for when "nature
calls".
Travel Size
Toilet Paper Pack
Easy to
carry while hiking.
Sani Fresh
Allows women to urinate standing up. Also good if you have
an active bladder in the car and can't find a rest stop.
Waste Bags
Option for disposal of human waste (via garbage or burying)
Toiletries
Toothbrush
Deodorant
Brush
Shampoo
Conditioner
Razor /
Shaving Cream
Towels
Feminine
Hygiene Products
Travel Size
Dispenser - Kleenex Pack
Anti-Bacterial Wipes (singles)
Wet Ones
Singles Lemon
Soap
Soap Container
Soap gets messy/dirty - great box for keeping soap clean
First Aid / Preventative Aids
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Skin Protection
Sunscreen
Insect
Repellent
Cooking / Eating
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Cleaning
Pre-Soaped
Pads
3M
Scotch-Brite - 3 pads 1.8in.x3.0in.x.3in.
Eating / Drinking
Plastic
Disposable Cups
Plastic
colored cups are not only great for drinking, but also can
be turned into tea light holders for nighttime table
lighting. Solo brand favorite and can be purchased at any
grocery store.
Stainless
Steel Cup
Cup boils
one cup of water on single burner quickly (minutes). Great
for early morning tea / coffee drinkers.
Plates and bowls
Food Preparation
Cutting Board
Cutting boards really help when a flat - clean surface is
not available.
Tin Foil
Tin foil
is a staple when cooking on the fire and cooking veggies.
Wrap favorite veggies (covered with butter, salt and
pepper) in double wrapped foil. You can actually cook
directly on fire in addition to cooking on coals or camp
stove/bbq.
Zip-Lock
Bags
Zip-Lock
bags are a must for clean food storage in coolers. Keeps
food from contaminating ice, and also keeps melted ice water
from spoiling food. More compact than storage containers to
save space. Also can be used as marinade pouch for meats
etc.
Cooking Tools
Single
Burner Stove
Good for
boiling water for coffee/tea, cooking in a hurry or in a
confined space. Single burners are capable of cooking any
meal for solo campers, and are a nice and compact
alternative to larger stoves.
Double Burner Stove
Good for groups and cooking multiple types of cuisine at the
same time.
Extra Fuel
Canisters
Very
important to keep extra fuel.
Fuel
Canister Protective Covers
Cushion
fuel from banging and bumping while transporting.
Pot/Pan
Sets
Non stick
- good quality pans and pots can really help speed up the
cooking process by displacing heat more efficiently for
cooking. Non stick feature also aids the clean up process -
and can usually be wiped down conserving water.
Eating Utensils
Spatula
One of the
best universal cooking instruments if you have to pack
light.
Cooking
Prongs
Meat
Cutting Knives
Good for
slicing and dicing veggies and meat.
Eating Utensils (Knives, spoons & forks)
Cooking Utensil Storage / Organizer
Important to keep all utensils in one place to find quickly
and easily. Also can prevent accidents and cuts from
happening via knives and other sharp utensils.
Condiments
Salt &
Pepper
Garlic
Sweetener
Honey is a
nice substitute for sugar, and great for tea. It is also
suggested that honey grown locally helps build immunity
against allergies from local pollens.
Other
Favorite Spices (seasoning salts etc.)
Food / Drink Staples
Tea /
Coffee
Authors
choice - Green Tea for anti-oxidant properties. Mix with
local honey.
Coffee /
Tea Pots
Cleanup
Cleaning
Pads / Sponges
Favorite
brand - Scotch Brite- Campware Companion - 3 pads. One small
pad is soaped and can be used for a couple day trip utensil
and pot/pan clean-up.
Travel Size
Dispenser - Paper Towel
Bounty To
Go brand is really great for big messes and pot/pan clean up
(when water is limited). Discarded paper towels also make
great fire starting material.
Heavy Duty
Garbage Bags - large.
Glad with
drawstring authors choice. Drawstring can be strung over tee
limb, sealing top and keep critters away.
Camp Sink -
Collapsible
Picnic Tablecloth (plastic)
Good for "make you feel like you are at home" decor and
clean-up. Also protects table from messes/heat burns etc.
Food Storage
Cooler / Ice Chest
Cold Packs
Comfort Items
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Towels
Body Drying
Towel
Cooling
Tent Fan
Heater
Tent Heater
Warmers
Hand
Warmers
Body
Warmers
While in
cold weather, often noting will fully insulate you from cold
ground. Consider 12-Hr. body warmer on back while sleeping
for cozy restful sleep
Clothing and Body Accessories
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Footwear
Socks
When
hiking and walking, it is important to protect the feet from
blisters and the elements - good quality hiking socks can
help keep feet comfortable.
Hand
Cold
Weather Gloves
Waterproof
Gloves
Fire and
Firewood Wood Handling Gloves
Be sure to
pick gloves that will withstand wear and tear. Leather
gloves also can help keep hands warm.
Tools
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
General Purpose
All Purpose
Knife
Handy for
equipment breaks, cutting etc.
Stake
Hammer
Ax
Saw
Handy for
cutting wood or clearing tree limbs from campsite or trail
Power, Fuel and Battery Sources
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Batteries
AAA
AA
D
Chargers
AC Chargers
Charges
batteries for flashlights, toys etc.
Dual Outlet
Power Inverter
Charges
video and cameras etc.
Fuel
Extra
Lantern Fuel
Extra
Cooking Burner Fuel
Binding
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Rope
Tent Rope
Sunshade /
Tarp rope
Extra Stakes
Tent and
Tarp
Binding Emergencies
Duck Tape
*grocery/corner store*
Packing, Bags, Bottles and Backpacks
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Back Pack
General Packing Bag
Small Bag
Important
for cooking items and smaller items.
Medium Bag
Good for
medium sized items such as extra rope, flashlights etc.
Large Bag
For
keeping large items like single burner stoves, electronic
equipment and other items.
Mess Kits
Ditty Bags
General Storage Packs
Personal
Hygiene - Travel Bags
It is
handy to have all your personal hygiene products in one bag.
Cases
Lantern
Case
Stove Case
Fuel Bottle
Case
Hydration Packs
Water Bottles
Sleeping
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Sleeping Bag
General Purpose Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Pad (non inflatable)
Pads not only cushion you from the ground, but also add a
layer of insulation from the cold ground.
Tents and Furniture
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Tents
Tent
Tarp
Tent Floor
Protection
Sun Shade
Protection
Camping chairs
Foldable
Chair
Eating Tables and Table Items
Table
Hammocks
Hammock
Navigation and Guides
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Navigation
GPS
Compass
Area Map
Park Road
and Trail Guides
*grocery/corner store and park*
Transportation
Road Map /
Atlas
*grocery/corner store and park*
Supplemental Section
Entertainment
Category
Product
Product Idea
Product Use Ideas
Music
Portable
CD/MP3 Player
Small
portable CD/MP3 player
Small
Speakers
CDs/MP3
downloads
Fun Toys for all ages
Electronic
Toy Car / Truck
Navigate
and race in the roughest terrain with remote trucks etc.
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Specials
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