Shelter/Bedding
Sleeping bag – Space blanket or Ground cloth – Tarp for protection –  Air mattress or air bed Inflator for air mattress –  Pillow – Tent Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes -Shade arbor/canopy

Lighting and Entertainment Flashlight (remember to check batteries) Lantern – Radio – Matches (preferably water proof) Spare batteries and bulbs – Spare lantern fuel and mantles

Cooking Stove with fuel & lighter – Newspapers for lighting a campfire – Firestarter sticks  – Firewood or charcoal -Frying Pan Cooking skewers and tongs – Pot or sauce pan with lid -Can opener – pot holders  – Tablecloth  – Dishes Reusable Plates –  Cups –  Kitchen knife – Small mixing bowl – Utensils – Dish soap Paper towels & napkins – Trash bags – Paper plates, cups, bowls, – Ziplock bags  – Aluminum Foil

Medical Sunscreen Bug Repellent — Spray, Citronella Candle, etc. Aspirin, Ibruprofin Tums Antibiotics creams Tweezers for splinters & ticks Antiseptic, bandaids and bandages First Aid Kit (may include all the above items) Pocket Tissues

Cleaning & Personal Items Bar soap Washcloth Shampoo Toothpaste & toothbrush Comb/hair brush/clips/bands Makeup bag Razor & shaving cream Towel Toilet Paper Deodorant

Miscellaneous Small shovel Swiss Army knife Compass and Map Fishing pole and gear Duct tape and/or electrical tape Safety pins Cellular phone and car adapter – MONEY, credit card – Binoculars – Chairs – Clothesline and Clothespins Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.) Rope or String Canoe or boat Life jackets

Clothing Hat Bandanna Jacket Poncho – Rain clothing –  hiking boots –  Work gloves /gloves  Sunglasses – Backpack – Ice Cooler –  Water At least 1/2 gallon a day per person when camping wilderness and remember a filter system if relying on natural water! Hydration packs or botlles for hiking, biking or portability.