Car Camping Check List
Campsite Setup
Tent (w/stakes, poles, and guylines)
Gear Loft
Mallet or hammer for tent stakes
Dust pan and brush to clean sand out of tent
Sun shade, tarp, or screen house (w/ stakes, poles, and guylines)
Lanterns (w/ extra batteries or candles)
Headlamps (w/ extra batteries)
Sleeping bags or quilts
Sleeping pads
Stuffed animals
Pillows
Folding chairs
Folding table
Sit pads for nighttime insulation (on chairs)
Blankets or comforters for sitting outside in cool weather
5 gallon collapsible water jug
Water filters or chemical purification
Umbrellas
Drying rack or clothesline
Solar shower
Duct tape
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Clothing and Footwear
Synthetic shirts (sleeve and long sleeve)
Synthetic pants (shorts and long pants)
Wicking underwear
Wool or synthetic socks
Sun hats
Headnets or Insect Shield Buffs
Sleepwear
Swimsuits
Sandals or water shoes
Hiking shoes/boots
Long underwear (mainly for sleeping)
Camp shoes or insulated booties
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Insulated jacket
Insulated pants
Fleece hats
Fleece gloves or mittens
Rain jacket and pants
Rain gloves
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Cooking and Cleaning
Stove
Stove fuel
Cookset including pots, frying pan, plates, cups, and utensils
Pot Holders
Trivets
Cooking knife
Spatula
Tongs
Marshmallow forks
Grill
Coffee pot or French Press
Insulated drinking mugs
Water bottles
Thermos
Firewood or charcoal
Firestarter
Matches or butane lighter
Bottle opener/corkscrew
Cooler
Ice
Trash bags
Ziploc storage bags
Collapsible kitchen sink
Pot Scrubber
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Food
Milk (liquid or powdered)
Half & half or creamer
Juice
Coffee
Sugar
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Salt
Pepper
Cereal
Bread
Peanut Butter
Jelly or Jam
Beer
Wine
Cheese
Fresh vegetables
Marshmallows
Chips, crackers, and snack mix
Candy
Cliff bars
Trail mix
Cooking oil
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Toiletries
Towels
Washcloth
Bathrobe
Quarters for showers
Soap
Shampoo and conditioner
Toilet paper
Zinc oxide
First aid kit
Aloe for sunburn
OTC medications
Prescription medications
Earplugs
Hand sanitizer
Sanitized wipes
Hair brush
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Entertainment and Electronics
Books
Scrabble
Puzzles
iPads (w /rechargers)
Laptops (w /rechargers)
Wireless Router
Digital camera (w/ extra batteries)
Power pack
Paper and pencil/notebook
Nature identification guides
Magnifying glass
Star chart
Hiking guidebook and maps
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Personal Items
Reading glasses
Distance glasses
Sunglasses
Travel money
Campsite reservation
Itinerary
Keys
Wallet
Travel documents
Driving maps
Highway toll transponder
GPS
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