Camping Checklist: Everything to Pack for a Campground Trip
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Everything for a campground or car camping trip, where you park near your site. Tick items off on your phone as you pack (it remembers on this device), or print it.
Shelter
Sleeping
Camp kitchen
Clothing
Tools and lighting
Health and safety
Paperwork and extras
Tips
- Check the weather and fire restrictions the day before you leave.
- Arrive with daylight to spare so you can pick a flat, high spot for the tent.
- In bear country, store all food, trash and anything with a scent in your car or a bear locker, never in the tent.
Headlamp
A rechargeable headlamp you can dim for camp and brighten for the trail.
Shop headlamp on Amazon ↗Sleeping pad
Look for an R-value of 3 or more for spring and fall, and 5 or more for cold nights.
Shop sleeping pad on Amazon ↗Two-burner camp stove
Makes campground cooking almost as easy as at home.
Shop two-burner camp stove on Amazon ↗Shop links go to Amazon search results so you can compare brands and prices. Vosemo may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.
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