There’s always something forgotten on a camping trip and normally can’t be found when its needed. So we always make sure to pack according to a list we’ve built on as we’ve gone on more camping trips. Here are some of our essentials that we’ve found to be quite useful at camp.
Shelter, sleeping and comfort arrangements
- Tent
- Sleeping bag, mattress or cot
- Pillows
- Sheets, pillow cases and blankets
- Floor Mat
- Table and chairs
- Cooler box/portable fridge
- Portable fan
Food and drink
- Snacks – get inspired by our snack guide
- Meals – pre-packed/readymade/BBQ
- 3 liters of drinking water per person per day
- 2 liters of grey water per person per day (from a tap or hose)
- Juices and air rated drinks
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate
- S’mores – biscuits, marshmallows and chocolate
- Plates, cups, cutlery
Cooking, heat and light
- Portable gas cooker
- Gas canisters
- BBQ pit/bonfire box
- Firewood/coal
- Lighter/match box
- Kindle/tinder/firestarter
- Hand fan
- Shovel
- BBQ grill
- Pots/pans
- BBQ/cooking utensils
- Oil torches/lanterns/ rechargeable lights
- Serving trays
Health and hygiene
- First-aid kit
- Standard medication
- Wilderness medication
- Personal medication
- Toiletries bag for your daily routine
- Tissue rolls
- Paper towels
- Anti-bacterial wipes
We’ve created a checklist for you to mark off while you venture onto your next camp. Check things off as you’re going to keep things more organized with our file below:
Let us know if it helps and if we’ve missed out on anything! Happy camping.
