Believe me, even the pro-campers tend to become forgetful at times. That’s why they keep a camping checklist wherein they can simply cross out an item once it is already on their backpacks. For novice campers, it is best to take heed from the best practices of pro-campers. Here’s what a camping checklist of a pro-camper includes.

Be reminded that a pro-camper creates a checklist in advance of the camp-out based on what he or she needs for each camp-out. Pro-campers assess their needs first, gather all the things they need and check off each item to make sure that nothing is missing. As such, every camping adventure is treated as unique and a new opportunity to learn.

Camping essentials

These are the things that must be packed for your every camping trip. These are:

Rain gear

Extra clothes

Toiletries

Multi-tool (or a Swiss knife)

First-aid kit

Watch

Flashlight and spare batteries

Matches or butane lighter

Maps and compass

Insect repellent

Toilet paper

Collapsible hamper

Permits and licenses

Cash and/or credit cards

Camping gear

These are the things that ensure the camping will be a comfortable one.

Tent and tent paraphernalia like tent pegs

Sleeping bags, pillows and extra blankets

Ground pads

Tarps

Foldable chairs or stools

Water jugs or cooler

Kitchen tools

These are necessary for preparing food while on a camp.

Knives

Camp stove, firewood or charcoal (don’t move firewood very far)

Tableware (plates, bowls, cups, etc.)

Flatwares (forks, spoons and other cutleries)

Cookware including a grill and portable oven

Utensils including spatula and tongs

Measuring spoons

Can opener

Aluminum foil

Ziploc bags

Oven mitten

Scouring pad and dish-washing paste

Garbage bags

Food items

If you are planning on cooking while camping, don’t forget to bring these:

Drinks

Staples (cooking oil, flour, etc.)

Condiments

Vegetables

Dairy products

Meats

Eggs

Bread, buns, and biscuits

Snacks

Emergency kits

Hope for the best and plan for the worse. These are the things that will come handy in case of an accident. The kit should include:

Medications (for diarrhea, cold, etc.)

Band-aids

Gauze pads

Adhesives

Blister dressings

Bandages

Anti-itch cream

Antibiotic cream

Antihistamine

Chamomile lotion (for immediate relief from sunburn, insect bites, etc.)

Emollients

Eye drops

Thermometer

Razor blades

Tweezers

Needles

Wipes

Swabs

Finally, decide what extra-curricular activities you will be doing while on the trip and build your camping checklist based on these. You can bring anything that can make your trip luxurious if you prefer your camp that way. For instance, a hammock, a battery-operated radio or playing cards are nice-to-haves.

Evidently, the checklist really depends on you. Whatever you do and bring, remember that camping is about relaxing and having fun while at it. Camping is all about the experience, and not necessarily about the material things that you bring with you.

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