Camping Checklist
This is my camping and holiday checklist which has served me well.
You might like to print it out and add any things specific to yourself for future use.
Tent
Inner tent (net and groundsheet), outer tent (flysheet), poles, pegs, guy lines. Possibly spare pegs, a repair kit and a mallet depending on the ground you will be pitching on.
Rucksack
If it is not waterproof take a rucksack liner bag or bin bag.
Water bottles
On average a person needs 2-2.5 litres of water a day, this varies on daily exertion.
Sleeping bag
Suitable for the season.
Sleeping equipment
Pillow, sleeping mat or airbed. I wrap a towel around my rucksack for a pillow but you can also get small and inflatable ones.
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Walking boots/shoes
Clothing
Appropriate for the weather forecast. eg. socks, underwear, thermals or base layers, t-shirts, trousers/shorts/skirts/dresses, jumpers or sweatshirts, scarf, hat, gloves...
Lighter or fire starting tool
First aid kit
Stove and fuel
Cookset
Pans, mug, cutlery.
Washing up liquid and cloth
Toiletries
Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, (Biodegradeable & Environment Friendly). Deodorant, small mirror....
Flannel, Towel.
Consider microfibre for small size and quick drying.
Map and/or notes
Toilet roll
Food bags
Or similar for waterproofing valuables.
Torch and batteries
Spare glasses/lenses
Spare glasses and case, or contact lenses and necessary equipment.
Medications
Medications, vitamins, minerals, and any other items for your personal health needs. Take more medication than you should need.
Rubbish bag
Bug spray/gel
Bug spray/gel, Mosquito net if appropriate.
Sun screen
Folding stool or chair
Devices, camera and chargers
Also...
And of course the usual things you leave home with which for me would be wallet, tobacco, mobile, keys, travel and health documents, nicotine patches for long journeys.