What is a common camping packlist?

Question

if you could list things that you commonly forget, that would help a lot!

thanks!

Answer 1

Paper Towels

Answer 2

Start with stuff you KNOW you'll need, and group them according to use...

Food-

hamburger patties

hot dogs

buns for both

mayo/miracle whip

mustard

ketchup

marshmallows

chocolate bars

graham crackers

chips

potato salad

roasting sticks and other cooking utensils

dutch oven

(ingredients for whatever dutch oven dish)

salt

pepper

disposable dishes- cups, plates, forks

paper towels

Bedding-

sleeping bag

spare blankets

pillow

foam pad (sleeping on rocks sucks!!)

tent

camping chairs

fresh clothes

flashlight and fresh batteries

Spare Time-

card games

coloring book and crayons

frisbee

ball and glove

notepad and pen(cil)

Fire Starting-

ax

hatchet

small saw

matches

lighter

Toiletries (depending on amenities available)-

soap

shampoo

washcloth

towel

TOILET PAPER!!!

lotion (dust can dry the skin pretty fast)

feminine pads (if you're a girl)

shovel (in case you have to dig your own toliet)

First Aid-

Bandaids

ointment

iodine or rubbing alcohol

Ace bandage

guaze

water purifying tablets

Start these lists a week or so before the trip, and as you think of things through the days, add to them. A lot that is on these lists depends on how rough you plan to "rough it"

Answer 3

good lists are available online and at any REI store. your list will be refined as you go more, My personal rule is if I take it on 2 trips and do not use it, the item will not go on a third. And always try to take stuff that is good for multiple purposes.

Answer 4

See: Bear-Bag - 10 Essentials

Answer 5

This is my checklist I use for backpack/camping. You should check with your friends/family to see what they're taking so that you can lighten your load and not double up taking more equipment than you need. Items with * are ones that you could share:

Backpack

topographic map(s)*

compass*

GPS*

pack rain cover

gorp (trail snacks)

knife

flashlight/headlamp (plus extra batteries)

matches/lighter

whistle

mirror

bug bite stick

moleskin

sunscreen

insect repellent

head net

tent*

sleeping bag

sleeping pad

water filter*

toilet paper

spade/shovel

saw/hatchet*

2 1L Nalgene water bottles

100oz. camelbak

first aid kit

backpacking stove*

stove fuel*

cooking gear & utensils

dehydrated meal packs (x+1 days)

candle lantern (w/ x+1 candles)*

repair kits (pack, pad, stove, filter, etc.)

clothing (pants, shirt, underwear, socks, fleece)

Rain gear

Have a great time!

Answer 6

flashlite (batteries that fit "it")

food (breakfast, lunch and dinner for the total days gone)

snacks, fruit, veggies crackers and chips (non meltable) candy

coffee, soda, tea and whatever is your need or pleasure

plates, cups, bowls and utinsils to eat with

towels, napkins and wipes

water in gallon form and bottles to drink from

cooking grill and utinsils to cook with pots, pans and coffee pot

something that offers shade, a hammock and maybe chairs or chases

games like dice and dominoes (not cards they blow away in the wind)

lantern and stove to cook on

sleeping bags and pillow

sunscreen, sunglasses and hats

hiking shoes and sandals

long pants and shorts, long sleeve shirts and shortsleeve, sweatsuit, thin and thick socks, underwear and at least a nylon wind (rain) breaker

broom and a throw rug

charcoal briquettes, lighter fluid and fire wood (fire permit if needed)