Camping Supplies

As always, the supplies that go into a camping trip differ with location and time of year. I'm trying to keep that in mind when making this fairly generic list of (mostly obvious) items that are needed on a camping trip. I'll try to include every single item I have ever used on one trip or another. I will be marking items that would be more typical with certain seasons/ locations. Most items will be listed in order of importance (the higher on the list, the more important). Also, something to keep in mind whilst camping: Pack conservatively. You don't want your trip to the campsite to be overloaded with junk. Sure, I've listed a plentiful amount of stuff that could prove to be extremely helpful or necessary. But you're goin' out to the woods. This isn't a luxury resort. You don't wanna tote around a ton of clunky junk; otherwise, unloading and loading the vehicle will be a drag and a drain on your energy and time. Some people don't need certain things while others need more unique items. Do with this list, whatever you please:

BASIC CAMPING ITEMS
Primitive
+Shelter
- Tent
- Ground cloth/tarp
- Extra stakes
- Canopy
- Rubber Mallet
- Tent Mat
- Dust pan/brush
- Bedding
- Sleeping bag
- Sheets/blankets
- Pillow
- Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
- Air pump
- Repair kit for air mattress

+Cooking
- Large water jug & water bucket
- Coolers/ice
- Thermos
- Stove with fuel/propane
- Matches/lighter
- Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner
- Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc
- Campfire grill/BBQ grill
- Fire starters/newspaper

- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- Clothes pins

+Kitchen Utensils
- Cutting Board
- Measuring cups
- Knife w/ Sheath
- 2-3 Mixing Bowls
- Plastic Spoons, Knives, Forks
- 2-3 Cereal-type Bowls
- Tongs
- Skewers/grill forks
- Can opener/bottle opener
- Folding table
- Mugs
- Two Dish Buckets (one for soapy water, the other for clean water)
- Dawn Dish Soap (a little goes a longggg way)
- Sprub pads/ Brillo
- Ziplock bags
- Napkins
- Dish rags/towels
- Seasonings/sugar/condiments
- Cooking oil/Pam spray
- Containers for food storage
- Potholders/oven mitts
- Pots and frying pans with lids
- Tablecloth (good plastic table cloths last longer than one trip = multiple uses)
- Plates (please refrain from plastic or foam. Walmart has a nice selection on camping plates and cups)

+Appropriate Clothing
- Dependent Upon Season (will go into more depth below↓)
- Shoes/boots
- Jeans/pant/belt
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Socks/extra socks
- Hat
- Bandana
- Sweatshirt/jacket
- Underwear
- Sleep clothes
- Rain gear
- Swim suit/towel
- Laundry bag

+Personal
- Shower shoes/flip flops
- Towels/washcloth
- Soap in plastic case/shampoo
- Tooth brush/tooth paste
- Deodorant
- Comb/brush
- Razor
- Feminine products
- Toilet paper
- Shower bag or 5 gallon bucket
- Camping shower/shower pump
- Other personal items
- Personal medications – take extra

+Miscellaneous
- Totes
- Lantern with fuel/mantles
- Extra batteries/bulbs
- Compass/GPS
- Whistle
- Water filters/purification/treatment
- Camera/battery/film/video
- Books/magazines)
- Candles
- Maps/directions
- Misc. tools
- Backpack/Drawstring Bag
- Fishing gear/license/bait
- Radio
- Musical instruments/song books
- Camp chairs
- Sunglasses
- Hammock
- First aid kit
- Tissues
- Saw/axe
- Park map/guidebooks/trail maps
- Lantern pole or hanger (some campsites provide these)
- Collapsible drying rack
- Popcorn
- Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)
- Flashlight/batteries
- Pocket knife
- Plastic grocery bags
- Binoculars
- Rope/clothes line
- Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot
- Bungi cords/straps
- Cards/games/toys/golf
- Duct tape/electrical tape
- Notepad/pen
- Reservations info./confirmation
- Cell phone/charger & 2-way radios/walkie talkies
- Small shovel
- Safety pins
- Money/ID/credit card/quarters
- Bikes/helmets
- Travel alarm clock
- Work gloves
- Umbrella
- Hand wipes
- Drinks/snacks
- Small sewing kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
- Scissors
- Watch

+Basic First Aid Kit
- Bug repellant/candles
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen/chapstick
- Roll bandages
- Adhesive tape
- Antiseptic wipes
- Sterile gauze pads
- Cotton swabs
- Tweezers
- Safety pins
- Scissors
- Bee sting kit
- Sinus medications
- Tissues
- Bug repellant
- Sunscreen
- Notepad/pen
- Sterile compresses
- Splinting materials
- Feminine products
- Ipecac
- Razor blades
- Plastic bags
- Small bottle of water
- Blanket
- Other personal needs
- Small mirror
- Misc. Band Aides/bandages
- Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaides)
- Antibiotic cream
- Ibuprofen
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Ace bandages
- Sunburn lotion
- Burn ointment
- Snake bit kit
- Eye drops
- Poison ivy cream
- Small flashlight
- Antibacterial soap
- Antibiotic soap
- Twine
- Nail clippers
**More shall be added here and there**