Camping Checklist

A well-organised campsite is your own comfortable home from home. All of the essentials of life, from a warm and dry bed to a well-equipped kitchen, are contained within the walls of your tent, along with a few creature comforts thrown in for good measure.

A camping trip means effectively taking a slimmed-down version of your home away with you. When you consider how much is packed into the four walls of your house it’s easy to see how you could miss out a few important items when packing. Having a well thought out checklist can help you to prevent this from happening, and ensure that no matter where you go for your camping adventure, you always have your tin opener!

Here are our recommendations for the essential items to take on a family camping trip.

Shelter and warmth	Checklist
Tent
Mallet
Spare pegs
Tent repair kit
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat or camp bed
Air Pump if needed for your airbed
Pillow

Kitchen	Checklist
Stove
Fuel (Gas etc.)
Matches / lighters
Cool box and ice blocks if needed
Pots and pans
Colander
Table
Chopping boards
Plates and bowls
Knives, forks, spoons
Mug
Dish cloths/Sponge
Tea towels
Washing up liquid
Washing up bowl
Rubbish bags
Spatula
Wooden spoon
Tin opener
Bottle opener

Bathroom	Checklist
Shower gel / Soap
Shampoo
Washcloth
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Towel
Razor
Shaving gel
Toilet paper

Misc	Checklist
Chairs
First aid kit
Torch and/or Headtorch
Hand sanitiser gel
Sun lotion
Repair kit containing paracord, gaffa tape, cable ties, elastic cord, sewing kit
Insect repellent

Clothing

The amount of clothing you bring will obviously depend on how long you intend to camp for, but it’s a good idea to bring a little extra if you have the space.

Waterproofs: these should have ‘taped seams’. If you’re unsure about this, check with a reputable outdoor retailer.

Trousers / shorts / skirts. Lightweight and quick drying materials like nylon are best for an active camping holiday. Cotton and denim takes a long time to dry after rain and can feel very cold.

T-shirts
Fleece or woolly jumpers
Underwear and socks
Swimwear
Woolly hat, sun hat and gloves
Something to sleep in
Boots, trainers and sandals or flip flops