The Ultimate Tent-Camping Packing List

 

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If you are anything like me, when you pack you do it categorically, crossing things off the list as you go. This is how I have compiled the single-greatest list for tent-camping. If you are backpacking, I suggest condensing this list even further. This list is meant for people like me: semi-experienced-tent-campers-who-want-to-rough-it-but-not-really.

We manage to fit all of these items into one large tote (Walmart, $6.)

Cooking:

1 Skillet
1 Small sauce pan
1 Spatula
1 Pair of Tongs
1 can of Pam Cooking Spray
2 Plates (plastic)
Forks
Spoons
Knives
2 Rolls of Napkins
10 Garbage sacks (aka Walmart Sacks)
1 Tablecloth
2 bags of charcoal
1 Salt and 1 Pepper shaker
2 lighters
1 Coleman stove
1 box of matches
1 roll of tinfoil
1 box of sandwhich baggies
1 roll of plastic wrap
1 oven mitt
2 mugs
1 case of folgers coffee
1 old coffee pot
1 bag of coffee filters
1 Tony Sachere’s Cajun Seasoning
1 Natures Seasoning
1 Vegetable Oil (for frying)
1 dawn dish soap
1 set of rags

We leave everything we can in the tub for pick-up-and-go convenience.

Campsite:

1 Coleman Stove
1 Small (beach-size) grill
1 Clothesline
2 tanks of propane (small, for stove)
1 case of liquid fire starter
1 Tarp
1 small tub for washing dishes
1 small tub to put water in in the morning to heat for ‘baths’
Stack those two together, no lids necessary
Tent
Stakes
Sleeping bags
pads (for under sleeping bag)
pillows
Ice chest
Towels
Roasting spikes
Lantern

Basic food items:

Water bottles or jugs
Granola bars (cliff bars or Bare Naked bars)
Candies (for cases of low blood sugar or quick-energy needs)
Water purifying tablets
Tortillas (they go with everything)
Peanut Butter or Almond Butter

Basic Clothing:

Rain slicker
Light Jacket
Heavier jacket
Hat
Sun shades
Reflective Gear (in case of emergency)

Personal Care (including first aid kit):

Dramamine
Tylenol
Bandaids
Sunscreen
Guaze
Scissors
Athletic tape
Pre Wrap
Anti Histamine
Itch Cream
Aloe Vera
Eye drops
Ankle brace
Wrist brace
Migraine medicine
Prescriptions
Lip balm
Comb
Baby wipes
Wisps (for teeth)
Tampons/Pads
Antiseptic
Neosporin
Pepto Bismol tablets
Emergen-C
Epi Pen
Bug repellent

Extras:
batteries
chargers
backpack for hiking
battery-operated fan