Camping is an exciting event and one of the best ways to spend time outdoors. There is a lot of beforehand preparation required when you go for camping. The very first thing that you need to do is, to make a list of things that you have to take with you to the trek or the camp. With a list of camping supplies, it will be easier for you to make further preparations and will reduce the hassles related to camping. Without such a list, it is quite stressful and confusing to decide what to carry with you and what not to. Given below are two such lists that you may find useful, one each for RV camping and backpacking camping. Have a look!
RV camping
RV camping in this section is refers to all sizes of recreational vehicle. There are a few things that are needed to be checked a few days before the departure. These things include checking the weather of the place where you are about to go for RV camping. There must be an emergency contact number in the wallet of each person that is camping. The other things that are to be taken in your wallet are travelers' checks, credit/debit cards and cash. Following are the general camping items that are to be taken along with you.
General Camping Supplies List
- Map of the place where you are going
- Compass
- GPS tracking devices (if possible)
- Mobile (fully charged) with your charger
- Weather radio
- Camping first aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Folding chairs
- Sunglasses
- Backpack, daypack or fanny pack
- Folding knife
- Binoculars
- Camera along with memory cards
- Other camera accessories which include a tripod stand, weather proof case
- Rope for emergencies (strong enough to hold a person)
- Flashlights with extra batteries
- Lantern along with the required fuel
- Alarm clock
- Bedding that includes pillows, blankets, sheets
- Sleeping bags
- Fire wood
- Writing paper and pen or pencil
- hammer, screw driver set, wrench set and other basic tools
- Cold weather clothes or hot weather clothes
- Underclothes
- Nightwear
- Caps and hats
- Gloves
- Shoes, socks (take an extra pair of socks)
- Rain gear
- Hiking boots and thick socks
- Shaving kit
- Soap
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Towel
- Comb or a brush and hair dryer (if needed)
- Toilet paper
- Foot powder
- Small mirror
- Laundry bag
- Grocery
- Required seasoning
- Drinking water
- Can opener
- Oven gloves and hot pads
- Drinking water treatment chemicals
- Camping cookware and cups and dishes
- Skillets and pots
- food containers (usually airtight)
- Camping stove or dutch oven
- Ice chest with ice in it
- Grill along with the fuel required
- Zippered pouches and aluminum foil
- Water-proof matchsticks or a lighter
- Sponge and liquid soap to wash utensils
- Trash bags to collect the waste items
- Waterproof sunscreen
- Watercraft (inflatable raft or a canoe or a boat)
- Air pumps (if you have an inflatable raft)
- Life jackets
- Swimming clothes
- Water shoes
- Waterproof camera
Here is a list of things to carry for a backpacking camp. It is slightly different from that of RV camping.
Basic camping supplies
- Backpack
- Daypack
- Ground cover
- Tent
- Pillow
- Sleeping bag
- Mattress
- Insulation pad
- Towels
- Disposable Dishes and paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hair brush
- Deodorants and antiperspirants
- Caps and hats
- Shirts and pants
- Shoes and sandals (especially hiking shoes)
- Rain wear
- Water and water filter
- Foods for snacks, that include fruits and snack bars
- Soup mix, grocery and other spices
- Cookware and other necessary kitchen accessories
- Energy drinks
- First aid kit
- Snakebite kit
- Space blankets
- Bandages
- Mobile phones with battery chargers
- Cameras
- Writing material (pen, pencil, paper)
- Lights, lanterns and required fuel for lanterns
- Compass
- Maps
- Plastic bags
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