Camping Checklist
Planning a trip is part of the fun! Make sure you have everything you need when packing for your trip by using a checklist. You can download our What-to-Bring Checklist (PDF) or create your own.
- Tent
- Ground sheet or tarp
- Mattress (and air pump) or sleeping pad
- Light bedsheet
- Sleeping bags or warm blankets
- Pillow
- Screen dining tent (or tarp with ropes)
- Folding chairs
- Tablecloth
- Camp stove
- Fuel
- Pots and pans
- Oven mitt
- Plates, bowls, cups and utensil set (spoon, knife, fork)
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Large bowl
- Serving spoons
- Can opener
- Coffee press /maker
- Water jug
- Water bottles
- Cooler and ice (large cooler for food, and small cooler bag for drinks)
- Dishpan
- Bio-degradable dish soap
- Dish cloth /Scrubber
- Dish towels
- Paper towels / napkins
- Aluminum foil
- Zipper-lock bags or re-sealable containers
- Garbage bags
- Firewood, kindling and tinder (check regulations for moving firewood)
- Matches / BBQ lighter
- Campfire forks or Pie iron
- Hatchet
- Fire starter
- Lantern
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Duct tape
- Extra batteries
- Rope
- Small broom & dustpan
- Bungee cords
- Mallet
- Screwdriver or multi-tool (e.g., Swiss Army Knife)
- Sewing kit
- Extra tarp
- Bandages (e.g., self adhesive / sterile gauze, tensor bandage)
- Ointments (e.g., antiseptic wipes, burn relief)
- Tools (e.g., scissors, tweezers, tape)
- Medications (for pain, fever, allergies)
- Needed prescriptions
- Health Cards
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Toothbrush / Toothpaste/ Dental floss
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush
- Towel
- Washcloth
- Close-toed shoes and/or hiking boots
- Sandals
- Socks
- Underwear
- Pyjamas
- Long pants
- Shorts
- Short-sleeved shirts
- Long-sleeved shirts / Sweater
- Jackets / rain gear
- Bathing suit
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Mittens or gloves and toque (in cool weather)
- Long underwear (in cool weather)
- A favourite toy
- Special blankets/ pillow
- Water toys or floats (e.g., Pool noodles, doughnut, sand toys)
- Games or deck of cards
- Storybooks
- Extra clothing
- Camera / video camera
- Backpack
- Water shoes
- Personal flotation device (PFD)
- Sports equipment (e.g., soccer ball)
- Bikes/helmets/ lights/locks
- Beach umbrella
- Fishing rod, tackle and fishing license
- Canoe, paddles and canoe safety kits (Bailer, 15 m rope, whistle, PFD)
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