Camping packing checklist
See Camper Inventory for a list of items already in the trailer.
Basics
ID
Cell phone
Wallet / Purse
Reservation info & confirmation number
Park address
Phone numbers (park, local attractions)
Directions
Maps (state park trails, highways)
State Park vehicle sticker
State Park Passport
Tent (poles, stakes, rain fly, tarp)
Flashlights
Binoculars
Battery charger
Cigarette lighter-to-outlet adapter
Fishing license
Umbrella
Rope
Scissors / Knife
Batteries (camera, phone, tv, radio, mp3 player, handheld games)
Hygiene
Deodorant
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Floss
Mouth wash
Brush / Comb
Hair gel / Hair spray
Makeup
Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Wash cloth
Towels
'Girl stuff'
Shaving supplies
Clothes
T-shirts
Sweaters
Pants / jeans
Shorts
Underwear / Long underwear
Socks
Swimsuit
Pajamas
Hiking shoes / boots
Hair accessories (clips, scrunchies)
Rain gear
Backpack
Fanny pack
Jacket
Sunglasses
Medical
Aspirin / Advil
Bandages
Alkoselzer / Tums
Dramamine
Peptobismal
Nyquil / Dayquil
Bug spray
Sunblock
Burn spray (Solarcain) / First aid spray
Gauze
Poison ivy/oak/sumac reference guide
Food
Corn
Baked beans
Green beans
Hot dogs / Cheddar dogs / Brats
Condiments
Hot dog buns
Bagels & cream cheese
Peanut butter & jelly
Bread
Deli meats
Cheese
Eggs
Cereal
Milk
Juice
Pop
Water
Ice
Beef jerky
Mashmallows
Graham crackers
Chocolate bars
Chips & dip
Mac & cheese
Sugar, salt & pepper
Sweet snacks (M&Ms, jelly beans, licorice, cookies)
Trail mix (peanuts, pretzels, raisins, Chex mix, etc.)
Campfire gear / Meal supplies
Firewood
Newspaper
Matches / Lighter
Grill
Can opener
Tongs
Paper plates
Plastic bowls
Paper/Plastic cups (none in camper)
Plastic utensils (spoons/forks/knives)
Paper towels
Wet wipes
Cooler
Bags (paper, plastic & ziplock)
Thermos
Sleeping gear
Sheets
Blankets
Pillows
Sleeping bags
Air mattress & pump
Sleep mask
Ear plugs
Alarm clock (cell phone?)
Entertainment
Camera (memory card, charged battery)
Frisbees (enough for Frisbee golf?)
Football
Beach toys (inflatables, bucket, shovels)
Fishing gear
MP3 player & headphones
Pens & paper
Playing cards
Dice
Portable TV or radio
Handheld games (Nintendo DS)
Books / Magazines
Board/Card/Dice games (cribbage, yahtzee, Apples to Apples, Phase 10, Uno, Magic: The Gathering, Toss Up)
Activity books (fun pad, crosswords, word finds, sudoku, mad libs)
Remember to check/do
Stop newspaper delivery
Weather report (dress accordingly)
Traffic report
Are all batteries charged? (cameras, phones, mp3 players, radio, handheld electronics)
Does the camera's memory card have free space?
Is there enough gas in the car?