SUGGESTED CHECKLIST FOR OVERNIGHT CAMPING (essentials in BOLD)
(this is a list to help you consider all equipment ideas; take only what you need)
Bedding, Shelter and Setup
Sleeping bag (or sheets, comforter, blankets), pillow, stuff sack, bag liner
Tent, poles, stakes, ropes, stake mallet/puller
Ground cover, plastic sheet for under tent, entrance mat
Rain fly
Sleeping pad (foam mat), cot, air mattress (pump and repair kit)
Clothing (at least one full change)
Warm cap, ear muffs, neck gaiter, balaclava, gloves, (mittens)
Shirt, undershirt, thermal undergarments
Coat, windbreaker, sweater, sweatshirt, pocket warmers
Swimsuit
Pants, underwear
Socks
2 pairs of shoes (useful if the first pair get wet), boots (ankle, arch and toe protection)
Rain gear, poncho, over boots, (trash bag makes emergency poncho), umbrella
Utility Items
Boy Scout handbook, pen, paper, knot rope
Flashlight, batteries, fluorescent lantern, matches, lighter
Insect repellent
Sun block, cap with brim, sunglasses, lip balm (Blistex with SPF)
Flooding chair, camp table, hiking stick
Rope, shoelaces
Pocket knife (Scouts need whittling card, otherwise adults only), multi-tool
Trash bags, grocery bags, Ziploc bags, ditty or mesh bags
Whistle, compass, map of area, alarm clock, watch
Shovel, fire tools, fire mitt, firewood, work gloves
Plastic mirror, eyeglasses, contacts
Soap, shampoo, deodorant, comb, brush
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
Towel, washcloth
Toilet paper (called All-Purpose Paper – “APP”, for its many uses)
Handkerchief (bandana), tissues, sewing kit
First aid items for personal use, Band-Aids, medicine, nail clippers, tweezers
Food and preparation
Groceries (make a list, include all items to prepare), snacks
Stove (no liquid fuel, i.e., Coleman liquid gas)
Pots, skillet, coffee pot
Spatula, spoon, kitchen knife, tongs, pot pliers
Cup, knife, fork, spoon, plate, bowl
Water, canteen, water bottles
Personal Interest
Nature guidebooks, binoculars, camera, film, fishing equipment, balls, cards, games, Bible, things that will add to your experience (No cell phones, electronics, radios, video games or aerosol cans).