Tent Camping Checklist.
The Camping Gear You Can't Leave Home Without.

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The 10 Essentials

• Extra clothing layer's
  
• Map of area (in waterproof case)
  
• Drinking water
  
• Compass
  
• Food
  
• Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries/ bulbs)
  
• First-aid kit Sunglasses (with retaining strap)
  
• Pocket knife
  
• Sunscreen
  
• Matches (in waterproof container
  
• firestarter
  

Kitchen Supplies

• Cook set
  
• dishes
  
• Cooking/eating utensils
  
• Drinking cup
  
• Pot grabber
  
• Pot scrubber/dish towel
  
• Resealable plastic bags
  
• Water filter/purifier
  
• Water-purification tablets
  
• Water bottle(s)
  
• Food (adequate supply for your trip)
  
• Collapsible water container
  
• Stove and fuel
  

Camping Gear

• Backpack
  
• Funnel
  
• Day/summit pack
  
• Matches/lighter
  
• Pack cover
  
• Tent
  
• tarp or bivy sack
  
• Rainfly
  
• Tent stakes
  
• Footprints
  
• Tent broom
  
• Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack>
  
• Plastic garbage bags
  
• Compression sack
  
• Sleeping pad
  
• Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit
  
• Extra nylon stuff sacks
  
• Lantern

Personal Items

• Biodegradable soap
• Toilet paper
• Lip balm (with sun protection)
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Insect repellent
• Small bath towel
• Brush/comb

Other Camping Items

• Repair/sewing kit
• Binoculars
• 100-foot accessory cord
• Field guides
• Axe/saw
• Camera and film
• Money
• Notebook and pencil
• Photo ID
• Travel games
• Camping/fire permits, if needed
• Watch/alarm clock
• Fishing license
• Weather radio
• Trip Plan (left with a responsible friend)

Remember to print this camping checklist out and have it handy when purchasing your tent camping gear.

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