A handy camping packing list

Everyone’s camping list ends up being different, but here are a few things to consider when writing yours.

Bedding things

  • Queen size double high air mattress
  • Single air mattresses
  • Single camp beds
  • Pump
  • Pillows
  • Duvets
  • Sleeping bags
  • Blankets

Furniture & Tent things

  • Bell tent: canvas, groundsheet, poles, pegs, mallet
  • Pop up tent
  • Folding chairs
  • Folding tables

Kitchen things

  • Gas stove
  • Gas for gas stove
  • Matches in a zip lock bag
  • A second box of matches in a separate zip lock bag
  • Cooking pan
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Ladle
  • Slotted spoon
  • Spatula
  • Cooking tongs
  • Scissors
  • Sharp knife and chopping board
  • bowl big enough to wash up in
  • Washing up liquid
  • Sponge scourer
  • Tea towels
  • Bin bags
  • Towels
  • Toilet roll
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Hair brush
  • Shower gel if there is a shower on site
  • Baby wipes/ Wet wipes if there is not a shower on site

Things for staying dry

  • Waterproofs
  • Wellingtons
  • Waterproof hiking boots
  • Umbrellas
  • Canvas awning

Random Things

  • Clothes
  • Car charger for phones
  • Camera
  • First aid
  • Sun protection
  • Insect repellant
  • Chemical ice pack
  • Prescribed medications
  • Plasters
  • Tick twister