Camping Gear Checklist
most of this list is relevant for RV travelers as well
tent (preferably 3 seasons/rainproof)
stakes and hammer
tent footprint or tarp
warm sleeping bags
sleeping pads
pillows
flashlights, lanterns and/or head lamps (with batteries or fuel)
corkscrew or multi-tool
ropes/cords, clothespins
tablecloth
cooler
ice (can be purchased at any gas station or supermarket)
stove and gas/fuel
pot, pan
grill rack
cutting knife, chopping board
salad bowel
spatula, can and bottle opener, cutlery, plates and cups
thermos
food storage containers
aluminum foil
toilet paper, wipes, dish towel
garbage bags, re-sealable zipper storage bags
dish scrubber, dishwashing soap, laundry detergent (preferably biodegradable)
a large bowel (or wash bin or bucket) for dishwashing
matches, fire starter
duct tape
water bottles or jars
spices, coffee, tea
hammock, chairs
first and second aid kits
insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm
towels
warm clothing
board, card and ball games
for RV travelers – disposable gloves (for dumping sewage tanks)
large plastic boxes for organizing the gear in your car’s trunk
– when purchasing groceries for your camping trip do not forget to stock on: oil and olive oil, drinking (water, soda, wine and beers), canned food, cornflakes, snacks, bread, pasta, rice, milk, eggs, vegetables (do not forget onions and garlic, as well as potatoes/sweet potatoes for the fire), fruits and marshmallows and skewers.
– camping gear can be purchased at outdoors stores (such as REI), sport stores and department stores such as Walmart and Target. It is usually recommended to purchase gear that should be in a higher quality (such as tents and sleeping bags) in the outdoor or sport stores, while all the other gear can be purchased at the less expensive department stores
– for camping gear rental try REI rental (for circular routes only), or Arrive Outdoors
– most public campsites have running/drinking water, toilets and a private picnic table and fire ring for each site
– it is usually possible to purchase fire wood in the campground
– there are sometimes local restrictions on transferring of fruits and vegetables from Canada to the USA or vice versa (it is therefore not recommended to stock up with fruits and vegetables before the border crossing)
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eating breakfast at the wonderful campground of the Needles district in Canyonlands National Park
