Wondering what to pack for your next, or maybe your first camping trip? As someone who has spent many years of my life in the bush camping, fishing, hunting, etc. I have missed items over the years during my packing as I use a tent, so I can't keep every little necessity together. Here are some ideas on things to remember.... Keep in mind your coolers of food and drink, and plan your ice supply. 3 normal sized Coleman coolers usually 10-12 bags of ice, good for 3-4 days if kept in the shade.
ITEMS TO BE PACKED FOR CAMPING
Tent, pegs. It also doesn't hurt to spray your tent each year in a water proofing spray
Stove and Lantern
Barbecue, Brush, Drip Tray. You may prefer to cook mainly off the fire which is great, but plan for it.
Chainsaw, Fuel Mix If you are in the bush, you will need to find good and dry, dead wood.
Axes. One for chopping, one smaller one for making kindling.
Camp Fuel if your stove runs on it...
Propane (1 lb. are great, but it saves $ to buy the hose and run a 20 lb.)
BBQ Lighter
Canopy, great for sun and rain protection!
Bug Spray
Sun Screen
Pots
Pans
Plates (plastic are nice if you cook steaks or something, otherwise paper is great)
Cutlery
Flipper and Tongs
Soap
Pot Holder
Oven Mitts
Spices
Bags
Paper Towel
Griddles
Tin Foil
Coffee Cups
Instant Coffee and coffee mate creamer
Matches (in ziplock)
Fire Starter
Water Jugs (washing, coffee, etc.)
Sleeping Bags
Blankets
Pillows
Air Mattresses and Pumps
Tools, you never know....
Rain Gear
Boots, Rubber boots
Shoes and Sandals
Gloves
Sunglasses
Baby Wipes
Hats
Water Proof Bags, Box
Battery Pack (Charged)
Phone Charger
Deodorant
First Aid Kit
Rope, Tarps. (Need for wind and rain protection to enjoy the weekend during bad weather)
Knives
Guns, Ammo, Keys, Oils, Snakes
Flashlights, Headlamps
Check Truck, Trailer Air Pressures
Suit Case
Warm Coats, Coveralls, Toque (even in summer months, sleeping with a toque can help keep you warm)
Glasses Case, Contacts, Solution
Jerry Can and Mix for Chainsaw
Wallet, ID, PAL, Cash
Towels
House Keys, Spare Truck Key
Binoculars
Toilette Paper
Lighters
Garbage Bags
Paper For Fire Starting
Ipod Dock
Batteries (AA, AAA, D)
Tent Fan
Cards
Paper Plates, Plastic Knives
Table
Wiener Sticks, Pie Irons, Marshmallow Sticks
DVD Player, Movies
BBQ Brush
Tylenol, Cold Pills, Medication If Needed
Bucket Toilette and Bags
Cell/USB Charger Pack
Tablet (With Lots of Movies)
Chairs
All photos were taken by myself from past camping trips.
