Ultimate Checklist for Lake Camping


Camping is enjoyed by many every year, but before you set out on your camping trip you need to stop and think what you might need to bring.  Provided below is a checklist of items you may need on your camping trip. 

Shelter:
__Tent
__Tent Stakes (extra)
__Hammer
__Ground Cloth

Bedding:
__Sleeping Bag or Sheets/Blanket
__Sleeping Matt or Air Matress with pump (battery, or hand pump)
__Pillows

Clothing:
(It never hurts to bring an extra set of clothes just in case yours get wet)
__Jeans
__Shorts (seasonal)
__T-shirts
__Socks (Bring Extra!!)
__Sweatshirts and jackets
__Underwear
__Rain Gear
__Sleeping Clothes
__Swim Suit/towel

Personal/Toiletries:
__Towel/Washcloth
__Shower Sandals/shoes
__Soap/Shampoo (in a plastic sealable bag)
__Deodorant
__Comb/brush
__Toilet Paper
__Feminine Products
__Medication

Camping Equipment:
__Axe/Saw
__Propane Lantern
__Radio
__Flashlight (Extra Batteries)
__Fire Extinguisher
__Fishing Gear
__Insect Repellant Candles
__Camping Chairs
__Rope/Bailing Twine
__Knife
__Tarps
__Maps/Compass
__Water Flitration Devices
__Canteens
__Shovel
__Cell Phone/Walkie Talkies
__Binoculars

Cooking:
__Propane Stove and Propane tanks, or Charcoal Grill, and Charcoal
__Pots/Pans
__Pot holders
__Spatulas, Tongs, Large Spoons
__Knives
__Collapsable Table
__Dutch Oven
__Cutting Board
__Plates and Bowls
__Mugs/Cups
__Napkins, and or Paper Towels
__Matches/Lighter
__Fire Starter and or newspaper
__Dish Soap
__Dish Towels
__Sponges/Brillo
__Trash Bags
__Bear Bag/Rope
__Food, Drinks and Snacks
__Water

First Aid Kit:
__Latex Gloves
__Bandages
__Gauze pads
__Alcohol/Hydrogen Peroxide
__Scissors
__Tweezers
__Triangular Bandages
__Asprin, Tylenol, or Ibuprofen
__Ace Bandages
__Cold Compress
__ThermometorD
__Feminine Products
__Sunscreen
__Bugspary
__Plastic Bags (to dispose of items with bodily waste)
__Bee Sting Kit
__Tissues
__Blanket
__Bottle of Water

Recreation/Miscellaneous:
__Sunscreen
__Bugspray
__Bike/Helmet
__Games, Cards, or Toys
__Books or Magazines
__Camera (Extra Batteries)
__Snacks

*Some Items may not be neccessary, and you may also find you need items that are not listed above.

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