A camping checklist printable will keep you organized and help your camping trip be a success. There is nothing worse than camping out without the necessary supplies on hand!
WHY USE A CAMPING CHECKLIST?
If you are a person who goes camping every weekend you may have the list of items you need to take along memorized in your mind. Most people only go camping occasionally and it is very easy to forget something important!
Camping involves a lot of gear and it is shocking how leaving a simple item at home can really mess up a weekend.
I have been known to put more on my plate than I can handle and without a camping checklist printable I would definitely forget something critical like toilet paper!
Every camping trip is different and there may be a few items on this checklist that you don’t need for your trip. No problem, just mark through those items and focus on the stuff your group will need to take along!
WHAT IS ON A CAMPING CHECKLIST PRINTABLE?
There are several sections on this camping checklist printable. Some of the items are things you would take on any trip, but many are specific for camping.
A clothing section is something you will find on any vacation packing list (I hope, LOL). The personal section will include toiletries that will be needed for any kind of travel.
The campsite, safety gear and food/misc columns are very specific for a camping trip.
If you are curious about all things camping be sure to check out the National Park Service’s camping page!
CAMPSITE SECTION ON A CAMPING CHECKLIST
The camping section includes items that are part of setting up your campsite. These needs will vary a little bit based on if you are tent camping or staying in a camper or cabin.
Here are some of the items on the campsite section:
- tent
- tarps
- mallet/hammer/stakes
- air mattresses/air pump
- sleeping bags
- sheets/blankets/pillows
- cots
- door mat
- folding chairs
- folding table
- bath towels/wash clothes
/air pump
FOOD FOR CAMPING
One big part of camping is the food. This can be a make or break part of the trip based on how organized and prepared you are with the food and supplies. The camp kitchen is so important to a great vacation!
It is really important to plan ahead for what you will eat while you are camping. Make a menu plan and be very specific about what each meal contains because if you don’t bring it with you it won’t be available!
Remember to think though all the different pots, pans and utensils you may need. To cut down on how much “stuff” you have to take along try to plan meals that can all be made with a pot or a frying pan!
Another great idea is to make foil dinner packets to reduce clean up time.
One thing that is easy to overlook are spices! Salt and pepper are a must and I usually bring along some seasoned salt
to cover a lot of bases with one seasoning.
CAMPING CHECKLIST PRINTABLE
You can download and print off this free printable camping checklist for your own personal use. This will keep you organized and help you get ready for a great family camping trip.
Just fill in the form below to get the Camping Checklist.
Printable FAQs
Fill in the form above. After you submit the form, you’ll receive an email from “Wondermom Wannabe” with a direct link to the printable. If you do not see the email in your inbox within a few minutes, check your spam folder.
The most likely place will be in your computer’s Downloads folder. You can also select “Downloads” in your browser menu to see a list of your downloads, then simply select “Show in folder” below the file name to see where it is stored on your computer.
You’ll need a program that supports PDFS, like Adobe Acrobat (which is free). Open the program, click File > Print. Select your printer and set the number of copies you want to print. Double check your print preview, then click print.
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Don’t forget to PIN this post so you can come back and print this off before every camping trip!
I love this list!
That’s great! I hope it helps you the next time you go camping. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for the headstart of a good camping list!! I have a few extra things to add to put on the back of the list. Then I would like to laminate is for a reusable checklist
I’m glad you found the list helpful. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you for so many great tips for camping, This list sure will come in handy for the next camping trip.
Thank you for this list. It will really come in handy. Thanks for sharing with us at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home. –Jennifer