Tent Camping Checklist
Tents, Sleeping,
Cooking and Eating

The Tent Camping Checklist gives you a full guide to needs of shelter, sleeping, cooking and what you will need for dishing up.

For additional camping gear lists and ideas what foodstuff to pack or clothing and first aid, cleaning and various other stuff, as well as additional gear to make camping life a bit easier, then these other guides will help you with that.

For a full guide to compile your own inexpensive first aid kit fully stocked for minor incidents that may occur when camping.

Tent and Equipment

The tent camping checklist is a vital side of camping to get right. Plan the 'to take' list right from the start to save problems when pitching the tent far from home. Forgetting something at home and can make camping life difficult.

Tent
Tent poles and pegs
Tarp
Ground sheets
Wind shield
Folding Table
Folding Chairs
Hammock
Camping Beds or stretchers
Mattress - Foam or inflatable
Sleeping bag
Sheet
Pillow
Blanket or throw
Dishwashing stand and basin
Vegetable rack or hanging basket
Storage trunk

Cooking and Dinning

Dinner is an important time of day when camping, time to reflect on the events of the day and food just tastes better when enjoyed outdoors. With the more relaxed atmosphere one tends to appreciate the surroundings all the better not to even talk about loved ones sharing the meal with you.

Prepare your camping kitchen properly to add to this enjoyment.

Camp Stove - Gas plate/stove
BBQ/Grill/Braai
Grid
Wood or Charcoal
Fire lighters - cubes or fluid
Matches/lighter
Cooler box
Cast iron pot (Dutch oven)
Pot and Pan
Waffle Iron
Jaffle iron
Folding tray/table (lap tray)
Kettle
Thermos flask
Tongs and spatula
Corkscrew
Tin Opener
Chopping/cutting Board
Salad bowl - plastic
Stainless steel oven dishes
Plates and bowls (plastic or melamine)
Paper plates
Mugs or Cups
Knives, forks and spoons
Pot holders or fire resistant cloves
Napkins and Tablecloth
Paper towels
Tin Foil
Zip Lock bags
Lock Lock or Tupperware containers for leftovers or plastic containers you have that seals properly.

The tent camping checklist is a basic list feel free to add extra items you may need for your camping trip.

Useful Tip

Start by clearing a table or a space in a room to pile up the things you want to take on your camping trip. This can be done a week or even longer before the time to make your packing easier.

Have a 'to do' and 'to take' list, when something comes to mind jot it down immediately and prevent forgetting about it later. Keep a list for camping requirements at hand to jolt the ideas for things you may need when camping.