Camping Checklist

In preparation for a longer trip to Montana I made the following checklist. It worked well for our shorter weekend backpacking trip too - we just narrowed the list and packed in no time at all. Hope this is useful to you as well!

Ten Essentials (Daypack) 1. Extra food 2. Extra water 3. Fleece top, hat and raincoat 4. Map of the area 5. Compass 6. Flashlight, extra batteries extra bulb 7. Swiss Army knife 8. Lighter, or matches in waterproof container, candle) 9. First aid kit 10. Sun and insect protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, bug stuff, hat)

Main Items
Rain cover/tarps
Tent, poles, pegs, groundsheet
Sleeping bag
Sheet/pillow
Sleeping pad
Camp chair?

Cooking Items
Salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, curry, cinnamon, brown sugar
Coffee, tea, cocoa
Powdered milk
Oatmeal, rice and pasta
Olive oil/balsamic vinegar
Stove/fuel (with all accessories & parts)
Cooking pots
Dipping/measuring cup
Insulated Cup or mug
Bowls or plates
Forks and Spoons
Spatula, wooden spoon
Pot scrubber
Dr Bonners Soap
Cutting board, GI can opener, cheese grater, cork screw, coffee press
Potholder
Water purification system (iodine or filter)
Wide-mouth water bottles (two or three each)
Water holder
Ziplock and garbage bags

Toiletries and First Aid
Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss
Deodorant
Lotion
Baby Wipes
Toilet paper in ziplock
Tampax
Laundry soap in ziplock
Cold medicine, cough drops
Ibuprofen and Tylenol
Antacid tablets
Antibiotic ointment
Antiseptic towelettes, wrapped singly
Band Aids
Butterfly adhesive bandages
Roller gauze
Medical tape
Moleskin
Triangular Bandage
Elastic bandages
Safety Pins
Needle, Tweezers
Scissors and/or razor blade
Thermometer

Extras/Repair
Extra lighter
Extra flashlight bulbs
Extra batteries
Extra pack buckles (waist buckle, 3/4" buckle)
Extra draw cord toggles
ThermaRest and tent patch kit
Stove maintenance kit
Tent pole repair tube
Sewing kit (w/heavy duty needle, thread)
Small length of wire
Duct tape
Nylon cord
Clothes pins

Entertainment
Camera
Binoculars
Notebook/pencil
Deck of cards
Art stuff,
Book

Clothing
Boots or hiking shoes
Sandals
Socks
Underwear
Bathing suit
Pants/shorts
Fleece jacket
Shirts (long-sleeve and short-sleeve)
Hat
Warm hat/gloves
Rain coat and pants
Long Underwear