Tent Camping Checklist

Additional checklists:
Camping with Pets Checklist
Campsite Cooking Checklist
Camping With Kids Checklist
RV Camping Checklist
Camping First Aid Checklist

Tent Camping Checklist

• At least 1/2 gallon per person/day -- Water filter if relying on natural water sources
• Water bottle, to carry while hiking
• Tent 
• Sleeping bag 
• Shade Canopy & Rope & Stakes
• Extra pair(s) of shoes
• Pillows
• Overhead rain tarps (not just shade).
• Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress 
• Hats
• Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes
• Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container for food storage
• Ice Chests
• ICE!
• Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack 
• Portapotty with grocery bag liner (easy cleanup)
• Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family)
• Small shovel
• Rope or String
• sunblock
• Pocket Tool
• Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s)
• Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!)
• Compass and Map
• Camp Chairs 
• Small Folding Table
• Canoe or boat
• Camera w/good battery and extra film
• Binoculars 
• Bike/Seats/Helmets
• Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
• Flashlight and/or headlamp
• Gas lantern (and/or electric)
• Camp Stove (two burner for families and one burner for individuals)
• Firewood
• Table cloth for picnic tables
• BACON!

Personal Cleaning Items

• Bar soap
• Comb/hair brush/clips/bands/hair ties
• Contact lens supplies
• Deodorant
• Dish rack
• Dishwashing soap and rubber gloves
• Feminine supplies
• Hand Sanitizer (waterless)
• Laundry Detergent (biodegradeable preferred)
• Make-up bag
• Razor & shaving cream
• Shampoo
• To save space, unroll toilet paper and reroll it and put inside the tube
• Toilet Paper
• Toothpaste & toothbrush
• Towel
• Washcloth
• Whisk broom to clean table and tent site