The Only Camping Packing List You’ll Ever Need

I know it’s been a few weeks since I last posted, but I have been busy travelling. 🙂 We just got back from an amazing trip to Costa Rica. However, this Travel Tuesday post is not about Costa Rica (that one will come later).

As you know, the hubs and I camp as much as we can. Because of this, we have a master camping check-list for items to pack that we use each time. Because some friends have asked for this in the past and have found it helpful, I thought I’d share a generic version of the list here for you guys as well. Feel free to print and add to this camping packing list for your own needs, and pin it for reference later.

See more on how we organized our camping supplies for easy packing in my article on how to make an Organized Camping Supply Box, and see some of my favorite camping equipment in this Camping and Outdoors list on my Amazon Storefront.

Camping Packing List – Camping Equipment

• Chairs
• Charcoal/Wood
• Flashlight (with Extra Batteries)
• Hammer
• Lantern (with Extra Propane or Batteries)
• Lighter Fluid
• Matches/Fire Starter
• Rags
• Sleeping Bags
• Tarp
• Tent
• Tent Spikes

Camping Packing List – Food/Cooking

• Aluminum Foil
• Bag Clips
• Can Opener
• Coffee
• Coffee Maker (Percolator or French Press)
• Cooking Utensils
• Cups/Mugs
• Dish Soap
• Drinks
• Eating Utensils
• Food (Perishable/Cooler)
• Food (Non-Perishable/Dry)
• Gas Tabletop Grill (with Extra Propane) or Fire Pit Grill Stand
• Marshmallow Roasting Sticks
• Napkins
• Non-Stick Spray
• Paper Towels
• Pots and Pans
• Plates and Bowls
• Scissors
• Seasonings
• Sugar (or your Preferred Sweetener)
• Trash Bags
• Water Bottles
• Wine Opener

Camping Packing List – Clothes/Personal

• Bar Soap or Sample-Size Body Wash
• Blankets
• Bug Spray
• Egg Crate or Air Mattress
• First Aid Kit
• Hand Soap
• Hats
• Night Clothes
• Pillows
• Portable Phone Charger (Charged)
• Rugged, Breathable Clothes
• Socks
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Sweatshirts
• Tennis Shoes
• Toiletries
• Towel
• Travel Clothes
• Underwear
• Optional: Gloves, Jackets, Thermal Underwear
• Optional: Hiking Boots
• Optional: Swimsuit, Water Shoes, Flip Flops (these could come in handy for campground showers)

Camping Packing List – Outdoor Accessories/Other

• Binoculars
• Camera and Tripod
• Maps/Directions
• Site Confirmations
• Wildlife Books
• Writing Journal and Pens
• Optional: Fishing Poles and Tackle Box

Other Camping Resources

See more camping resources from Fab Everyday in these articles:

• Camping in Tombstone, AZ
• Fab Everyday Campground Reviews
• Texas campground reviews: The best camping in Texas for families
• S’mores Variations – Unique Takes on the Traditional Camping Recipe
• Fab Everyday Camping Packing Tips: Organized Camping Supply Box
• Cool Camper – Camping Fashion Inspiration
• Outdoor Cooking Recipe: Camping Pasta with Clam Sauce
• Family Camping Trip in Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas
• Camping in Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in Page, AZ
• One Day Family Camping Trip in Zion National Park
• Family Camping Trip to Arches National Park
• Camping in Marble Falls, TX – Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
• DIY Kid’s Camping and Outdoor Safety Necklace Craft
• Kid’s camping craft idea: Leaf Rubbing Tree (easy toilet paper roll craft)
• Outdoor Children’s Activity: Go on a Nature Hunt!