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Camping trip packing checklist
Adjust this checklist for the site, season, weather, fire restrictions and distance from help. Test unfamiliar equipment before the trip.
Shelter & sleep
- Tent and footprint
- Poles, pegs and guylines
- Sleeping bag for expected temperature
- Sleeping mat
- Pillow
- Repair tape or patch kit
Food & water
- Drinking water or treatment method
- Meals and snacks
- Stove and permitted fuel
- Cookware and utensils
- Lighter or matches where allowed
- Food storage
- Rubbish bags
Clothing
- Moisture-wicking base layer
- Warm layer
- Rain protection
- Spare socks
- Suitable footwear
- Sun hat
- Sleep clothes
Safety
- First-aid kit
- Headlamp and spare power
- Map and compass
- Emergency contact plan
- Weather forecast saved
- Insect protection
- Sunscreen
Leave no trace
- Reusable containers
- Soap suitable for local rules
- Trowel where appropriate
- Waste disposal plan
- Fire restrictions checked
- Campsite booking or permit
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