MyOAN! Camping Check List

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MyOAN! Camping Check List

Below is the final check list of essential and optional camping gear to consider packing for your next camping trip. Remeber to adjust the amount and types of camping equipment you take to the location and weather conditions expected at your destination. Click here for a printer-friendly version that you can tailor to suit your own needs.

Camping Gear Checklist

Hiking Essentials

Backpacks
Hiking boots/shoes appropriate for terrain
Strong boot laces
Water repellent boot treatment
Map of area in waterproof case
Compass
Headlamp or flashlight with extra bulb & batteries
High energy food
Hiking clothes
Drinking water
Pocket knife
Matches in waterproof container and firestarter
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Moleskin and medical tape
Ace bandage(s)
Innersole or foot cushion
Mirror for signaling
Coins for emergency phone call

Hiking/Camping Clothing

Select items to fit your trip/weather
Polypropylene long underwear top & bottom
Long-sleeved wicking or pile shirt
Pile or wool vest
Pile jacket or wool sweater
Pile or wool pants
Quick-drying pants/shorts
Quick-drying swimsuit
Sunhat (with brim)
Bandana
Pile or wool hat
Pile or wool gloves/mittens
Waterproof jacket and pants
Waterproof mittens
Gaiters
Heavy or midweight wool or synthetic fiber sock
Wicking liner socks
Camp shoes/sandals

Camping Gear

Select items to fit your trip needs and the level of desired luxury
Tent, tarp or bivy sack
Ground cloth
Gear repair/sewing kit
Sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack
Sleeping pad
Sit pad or sleeping-pad chair kit
Stove and fuel
Food
Salt, pepper, spices
Cook set, dishes, and utensils
Liquid, biodegradable soap & pot scrubber
Garbage bags
Extra plastic bags
Fishing rod, reel, sinkers, hooks, swivels, etc
Pliers
Water bottles
Collapsible water container
(2-5 gallon capacity)
Water filter and/or purification tablets