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Weekend Getaway Guide

Camping Packing Checklist

Use this cheat sheet to remind yourself of what you need to bring along when camping. Adjust the list according to the season.

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Accessories

done!
Backpack
done!
Bandanna
done!
Day pack for shorter afternoon hikes
done!
Glasses and/or contact lenses, if needed (plus an extra pair)
done!
Hiking boots
done!
Pack cover
done!
Sunglasses
done!
Waterproof gloves
done!
Wide-brimmed rain or sun hat

Clothing

done!
Fleece or wool gloves or mittens
done!
Fleece jacket or wool sweater
done!
Fleece or wool vest
done!
Hiking socks
done!
Long-sleeved shirts
done!
Quick-drying pants and/or shorts
done!
Quick-drying swimsuit
done!
Rainwear (tops and bottoms)
done!
Regular underwear
done!
Short-sleeved shirts
done!
Warm hat (fleece or wool)
done!
Warm pants (fleece or wool)
done!
Wicking liner socks
done!
Wicking long underwear

Equipment and Gear

done!
Alarm clock
done!
Axe
done!
Batteries for small electronics and cameras
done!
Camera (and film, if needed)
done!
Cell phone (to use in case of emergency)
done!
Collapsible water container
done!
Compression sack (for stuffing bulky sleeping bags into backpacks)
done!
Extra nylon stuff sacks
done!
Lantern
done!
Matches/lighter
done!
Rainfly to cover your tent in case of inclement weather
done!
Rope
done!
Sleeping bag in a waterproof stuff sack
done!
Sit pads or sleeping pads to place underneath sleeping bags
done!
Stove and fuel
done!
Tent
done!
Tent stakes
done!
Video camera

Food and Cooking Tools

done!
Aluminum foil
done!
Cooking/eating utensils
done!
Cookset and dishes
done!
Drinking cups
done!
Food
done!
Funnel
done!
Paper towels
done!
Plastic garbage bags
done!
Pot grabber
done!
Pot scrubber and dish towel
done!
Resealable plastic bags
done!
Reusable water bottles
done!
Water filter/purifier
done!
Water-purification tablets

Health and Beauty Items

done!
Antibacterial wipes
done!
Biodegradable soap
done!
Body lotion
done!
Comb and brush
done!
Contact lens solution (if needed)
done!
Deodorant
done!
Face cleanser
done!
First aid kit, including gas relief tablets, antacid, antidiarhheal medicine, antihistamine for allergies, bandages, candied ginger for motion sickness, mild laxative, nonaspirin pain reliever, thermometer in a hard case
done!
Floss
done!
Insect repellent
done!
Lip balm (choose one with SPF 15)
done!
Personal-hygiene items
done!
Prescriptions
done!
Razors
done!
Shampoo and conditioner
done!
Shaving gel
done!
Small mirror
done!
Sunscreen (at least one all-purpose sunscreen with SPF 15)
done!
Toilet paper
done!
Toothbrush
done!
Toothpaste

Miscellaneous

done!
Healthy snacks (chewy granola bars, dried fruit, mini bagels, nuts, and pretzels)
done!
Maps and directions
done!
Money (cash, ATM cards, traveler’s checks)
done!
Printouts of campsite reservations (if necessary)
done!
Travel journal

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Food and Cooking Tools

Health and Beauty Items

Miscellaneous

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