Camping Checklist
Part of the Camping For Dummies Cheat Sheet
To go camping on short notice with the least hassle, keep the items in the following list assembled, packed, and ready to load into your vehicle. A large plastic cargo box is a good container.
| Camp tent | Can opener | Tablecloth |
| 12 x 12 heavyweight blue plastic tarp | Plastic cutting board | First-aid kit |
| Sleeping pads | Kitchen knives | Camp soap, sponge |
| Camping hammock | Spice kit | Dishwashing basin |
| Duct tape, 50-foot nylon cord | Barbecue tongs and fork | Dishtowel, paper towels |
| Bungee cord assortment | Serving plates and cups | Resealable plastic bags, large garbage bags |
| No-stick skillet, large pot, small pot | Knife-fork-spoon sets | Folding chairs |
| Two-burner stove | Aluminum foil | Lantern, flashlight, extra batteries |
| Wooden matches | Spatula, pot grips, oven mitts | Frisbee, Nerf balls, football, playing cards, travel games |
| Water filter, 5-gallon water jug |
