Camping Essentials Checklist

Camping is the perfect way to get outdoors, connect with nature and learning how to exist or survive outdoors with very little. Weather it's your first time camping or you're a professional, preparation is essential for any outdoor activity and adventure.

Preparing all of your equipment and supplies in advance can ensure the comfort, enjoyment and overall experience. It seems that whenever we have important things or items to remember before a camping trip, it’s the 1 thing we forget so we've taken the liberty to create this checklist. This list will have all of your necessary essentials to get you comfortably through any campsite, any hiking trail and through any terrain.

CAMPSITE:
•Sleeping Bag/s
•Sleeping Bag liners
•Tents
•Camping Pillow
•Air Mattress & an air mattress repair Kit
•Camping Chairs
•Torch (pack extra batteries if you can)
•Camping Table
•Tent
•Camping Rug
•Clothesline (if needed)
•Mat for tent entrance
•Extra Stakes, poles and rope
•Ground Cloth/tarp

TOOLS:
•Duct Tape
•Electrical Tape
•Tent Pole repair kid
•Hammer
•Saw/axe if needed for firewood.
•Broom & Dustpan

KITCHEN:
•Cooking stove
•Crock Pots
•Frying Pan
•Seasonings/Sugar/Condiments
•Water Bottles
•Eating utensils
•Matches
•Thermos
•Firewood/Charcoal
•Campfire Grill
•Heavy-duty Aluminium Foil
•Sharp knife
•Bottle opener
•Can opener
•Plates/bowls
•Cooler
•Chopping board
•Sponge to clean dishes (biodegradable soap if possible)
•Rubbish Bags
•Kitchen Towels
•Paper Towels
•Tongs
•Vegetable Peeler

FOOTWEAR:
•Hiking Boots
• Waterproof Shoes
• Sandals
•Shower Shoes

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES:s
•Moisture-absorbing Underwear
•Quick-drying pants/shorts
•Sleepwear
•Light Jacket
•Heavy Jacket for cold nights
•Insulated Vest
•Gloves
•Earmuffs
•Warm hat
•Rain Jacket / Spray Pants
•Socks
•Sleeping Socks
•Swimwear
•Hats
•Sunglasses
•Watch

HYGIENE:
•Sunscreen with a High SPF
•Lip balm with SPF
•Toothbrush
•Toothpaste
•Toiletry Kit
•Towels
•Menstrual Products
•Medications/Vitamins
•Washcloth
•Deodorant
•Insect Repellent spray
•Insect repellent device
•Hair Products/tools
•Toilet Paper
•Body Soap
•Baby Wipes

FIRST AID:
•Roll Bandages
•Hand Sanitiser
•Adhesive Tape
•Alcohol/Antiseptic Wipes
•Personal Medications
•Safety Pins
•Tweezers
•Scissors
•Gauze Pads
•Blanket
•Sterile Compresses
•Sinus Medications
•Notepad/Pen
•Razor
•Mirror
•Band Aids
•Antibiotic/Antiseptic Cream
•Cotton Swabs
•Latex Gloves
•Heat/Cold Packs
•Burn Ointment
•Sunburn lotion
•Eye drops
•Snake Bite Kit
•Poison ivy cream/cleanser
•Flashlight
•Antibiotic soap
•First aid manual

PERSONAL ITEMS:
•Phone
•Phone Charger
•ID
•Cash/Card
•Campsite information

EXTRAS:
•Portable Charger
•Binoculars
•Books/reading material
•Games or Toys
< •Snacks
•Candles
•Water Filters/Purifiers

No matter where you’re heading to on your next Camping Trip, keep this list handy and enjoy being outdoors. Remember to explore, be safe but most importantly, let Merrell have you well prepared.