Camping Trip Packing List

Camping seems simple enough, right? The great outdoors, sleeping under the stars, guitar songs by the fire… But, it takes a little bit of planning and set-up before you can fully relax into those blissful, pine-scented moments. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with a detailed checklist of everything you’ll need.

My friend, Paige, and I used each of these items on our two-week road trip from Dallas to Yellowstone, which you can read more about here.

Sleeping
☐ tent
☐ tent stakes & a rubber mallet
☐ sleeping pad
☐ sleeping bag
☐ blankets
☐ pillow

Cooking
☐ gas cooking stove
☐ extra gas tank
☐ lighter or matches
☐ pots, pans, cooking utensils
☐ cutting board & knife
☐ plates, bowls, cups, eating utensils
☐ wine corkscrew & bottle opener
☐ bear-proof bin for food storage
☐ cooler
☐ ice
☐ food & drinks
☐ water

Clean Up
☐ wash bucket & sponge
☐ biodegradable soap
☐ paper towels and/or dish cloths
☐ trash bags
☐ first aid kit
☐ toilet paper
☐ personal care items

Special Clothing
☐ hiking boots
☐ merino wool socks
☐ rain boots
☐ rain jacket
☐ fleece jacket

Cold Weather
☐ merino wool base layer top & bottom
☐ down outer layer
☐ hand & foot warmers
☐ hat & gloves

Warm Weather
☐ bug spray
☐ sunscreen
☐ fan

Extras
☐ firewood
☐ hammock & straps
☐ portable power station
☐ music speaker
☐ lantern & flashlights
☐ extra batteries
☐ duck tape
☐ folding chairs