BASIC CAMPING CHECKLIST

Note: this list is always a work in progress, feel free to contact us with additions or quibbles timjones@easternslopes.com or dshedd@easternslopes.com

* Essential Items for every trip

** Essentials which vary by season

Clothing (NOT cotton!!!)
___ Underwear **
___ Socks *
___ Pants/zip-off shorts *
___ Shirts *
___ insulation** (fleece, wool, Down, pile)
___ Rain Jacket/pants*
___ Hat**
___ Boots**
___ Gaiters**
___ Glove/Mittens**
___ Bandana*
___ Slippers/camp shoes**
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Emergency Kit* (in separate case)
___ knife and sharpener (not the one you carry in your pocket)
___Matches in waterproof matchsafe, butane lighter, flint-and steel
___ Firestarters (two kinds) in film canisters
___ Spare compass
___ LED flashlight with spare batteries
___ Whistle
___ 55 gal. Contractor trash bags (2)
___ 15 feet Heavy-duty waterproof tape
___ 30 feet nylon parachute cord
___ Large twist ties (12)
___ Large safety pins (4)
___ Needle and thread
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First Aid Kit*
___ Prescription meds
___ Pain pills (ibuprofen)
___ Anti-diarrheal
___ Blister coverings (moleskin or blister pads)
___ Bandaids, butterfly closures, superglue
___ Tape
___ Sterile Compresses
___ Sterile wipes and Neosporin
___ needle and tweezers
___ dental filling repair kit
___ small Ace bandage
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General Supplies
__  Headlamp/Flashlight*
___ pocket knife *
___ Ziploc Bags*
___ trash bags*
___ nylon cord*
___duct tape* (10’ roll)
___ Lantern
____Spare mantles
___ Batteries (__AA __AAA __C __D __Other)
___ Tarp/Cooking fly
___ Camera
___ Binoculars
___ Chair
___ Book
___ Playing cards/games
___ Folding Saw
___ Hiking poles
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Hydration
___ Water bladder(s) or bottle(s)*
___ Water filter
___ Water purification tablets
___ Steri Pen
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Hygiene/grooming
___ Toilet Paper*
___ “Baby Wipes”*
___ biodegradable soap
___ Toothbrush*
___ Dental floss*
___ Toothpaste/baking soda
___ Shampoo
___ Comb
___ Towel
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Insect Protection**
___ Insect repellent
___ headnet
___ bug suit
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Kitchen
___ Stove/fuel*
___ Matches *
___ Fork/Knife/Spoon*
___ Plate*
___ Cup or bowl*
___ Salt/Pepper*
___ Spices*
___ Coffee/tea Pot
___ Coffee/tea/sugar/creamer
___ Frying Pan
___ Pot(s)
___ Spatula or large spoon
___ Firestarters
___ Grill
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Navigation
___ Compass    *
___ Map *
___ GPS

Sleeping Supplies
___ Tent/bivvy sack/tarp **
___ Ground Cloth*
___ Mattress Pad**
___ Sleeping Bag **
___ Pillow
___ earplugs
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Sun Protection*
___ Sun Hat
___ Facemask
___ Sunglasses
___ Sunscreen
___ Lip balm
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FOOD

___ tea
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