We’ve been camping at least 100 times in our near-decade together. Together we have crafted our perfect go-to camping list to feel like home, away from home! Check out our Full Camping List!
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The Basics
- Recommended Tent Options
- Easy-Up
- Air mattress
- Camping Pillow
- Air pump
- Recommended Sleeping Bags
- Firewood
- Rechargeable Lanterns
- Food & Beverage Cooler
- Folding table
- Chairs
- Rinse Kit
Cookware Box
- Coleman Camping Stove
- Camping Propane (Bring Extras)
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Pots and Pans Set
- French Press
- OR Stovetop Mocha Pot
- Spatula/ Cooking Spoon
- Plates
- Reusable Cups
- Reusable Silverware
- Flexible Cutting Board
- Cooking Skewers
- Bottle Opener
- Can Opener
- Tin Foil
- Dish Soap + Sponge
- Collapsible Water Basin (for dirty dishes)
- Ziplock bags
- Trash bags
- Extendable skewers –
- Spice kit (Salt/ Pepper/ Garlic Powder/ Etc)
- Shot glasses
- Hand Sanitizer
Essentials Box
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Lighter
- Fire Starters
- Battery Powered or USB rechargable lanterns
- Headlamps – (make sure to charge ahead of time!)
- Playing cards and other games (we like Mancala, Dominos , Uno, Rummikub, Cards Against Humanity)
- First Aid Kit
- Snake Bite Kit
- Water jug (at least 1 gallon for putting out fires)
- Hammocks
- Mini broom (For Dusting Tent)
- Tent rug (or a thick blanket to put on the floor)
- Tent entry rug (to keep some of the dirt outside!)
- Axe
- Foldable Shovel
- Mini shovel
- Citronella Candle
- Insect Repellent
- Blow up water floaty (if going somewhere with water)
- Towel set
- Bar of soap (if going somewhere with a shower)
- Campground slippers or sandals
Optional Electronics
- Solar Panel & Power Supply
- Rechargeable Mini Tent Fan
- Navigation Tools
- Compact Satellite Communicator / GPS (Important for Backpacking!)
- Battery Jump Pack
- Mini USB Charger
- Camera or GoPro (Photograph the Adventure!)
Optional Camping Extras
- Propane Torch (For Lighting Fires)
- Portable Camp Shower
- Portable Tent Heat
- Binoculars
- Small Fire Extinguisher
- Spare Tent Stakes
- Extra Tarps & Ropes
- Stand up Paddle Board (Blow up)
- Extra Tools
- Emergency Car Tools
- Check Car for Spare Tire/ Jack
- Multi- Tool
- Jumper Cables
- Rope
- Ducktape
- Hammer/Mallet
- Outdoor Camping Games
- Corn Hole
- Spike Ball
- BeerPong
- Bocce Ball
- Extra Kitchen Ware Options
- Clothing
- Rainwear (Jacket & Pants)
- Gloves/ Beanie
- Warm Insulated Jacket/ Vest
- Hiking Boots/ Shoes
- Warm Socks
- Sleepwear
- Fishing Supplies
- Tackle Box
- Fishing Poles