So you are ready to go off camping, have you forgotten a vital piece of your kit? You need to pre-plan for a successful and enjoyable camping expedition and it is important that you make a checklist of things that you will need with you.

There is no definitive checklist for camping holidays, however, here is an example of a checklist for camping that covers most of the basic essentials you will need and it will allow you to get to know the kinds of items you may need.

If you are a beginner to camping you will discover things once your are at your location that you wish you had brought, this is normal, make sure you include them next time.

Sleeping Quarters

  • A groundsheet
  • A hammer/mallet
  • A flysheet if required (especially in high summer)
  • Roll mats/pads to sleep on
  • Air bed
  • Your Tent including all pegs, stakes, guy ropes

Cooking Equipment

Thermos flask
Kitchen foil, kitchen tissue, cling film, napkins
Dishcloths and tea towels
Bottled gas, wood or charcoal for cooking
Matches and/or lighter (matches can get wet)
Cooling box
Pots, pans, plates, cups, cutlery, glasses
Cooking utensils, e.g. ladle, tongs, large spoon, fork
Tin opener, corkscrew, bottle opener
Food storage containers

Personal Hygiene

Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Wet wipes
Anti-bacterial soap

Clothes

Warm clothes
Waterproofs
Boots/walking shoes
Sun hat
Woollen hat

First Aid

First aid kit
Sun cream
Plasters/bandages
Paracetamol or some other kind of pain relief
Make sure you include your prescribed medication

Miscellaneous

Safety pins
Duct tape
Spare rope, spare tarp
Map and compass
Torch
Binoculars
Toys, books, games, Ipod, radio
Spare batteries
Backpack
Miscellaneous tools e.g. screwdriver, scissors and tweezers

Camping with the Children

If you are going camping with your children for the first time, you may be interested in the following:

Plan the camping trip together with the kids
Decide on places to go before you leave - consider interests, outdoor experience with reference to the children's ages.
When and where to shop for your meals

Try a campout in your own backyard before you go for the first time
Teach the kids how to put up and use a tent
Experience a night outdoors in sleeping bags
Show them the constellations on a clear night
Listen to the many night sounds
Teach them about safety
Go on a flashlight walk

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