Extensive Camping Checklist For Your Next Camping Trip

This camping checklist is based on what my family packed when we travelled for 6 weeks – going from Victoria to Alice Springs, Tanami Track to the The Kimberley, around the Gibb River Road, across to Katherine and down Stuart Hwy to Victoria, about 10,000 kms with 2 adults 3 teenagers in a Nissan 4WD Patrol and roof rack bag.I have added a few extras that we did not take but are optional for other travellers, I have marked the large items we did not take with an asterisk* Write your own list from these ideas to suit your family.Add anything else you require. Below is a link to download the checklist in PDF format and easily print it EQUIPMENT___Tent including poles, pegs, guy ropes & pegs, fly. Plastic pegs for sand,metal pegs Tents usually come with lightweight pegs that bend in hardconditions, consider buying the heavyweight metal pegs.___Ground sheet – cut slightly smaller than base of tent)___Extra tarp and rope to make shade or rain protection cover SLEEPING GEAR___Mattress – air bed & pump, foam, self inflating___Sleeping bags or sheets, blankets, doona___Pillow & pillow case TABLES & CHAIRS___Camp table – for preparing food___Extra table to sit around or play games___Chairs – foldable and comfortable COOKING___Fridge/Cooler___Stove & stand, gas hose & fittings___Gas bottles – check full___Cooking plate for gas stove or campfire*___Billy or Kettle___Fry pans & saucepans___Camp or Dutch oven___Oven mitt or gloves and camp oven hook___Toasting fork & toaster for gas stove___Plates & bowls – reusable or disposable paper or plastic___Mugs, cups or glasses___Cutlery___Utensils – tongs, sharp knife, vegie peeler, mixing spoon, egg rings,___Cooking tools, spatula, bottle/can opener___Tea towels, detergent, sponge, pot scrubber___Cutting board, enamel plates, grater, sieve, mixing bowl, small measuring jug___Roll of foil, cling wrap, baking paper, freezer bags, zip lock bags___Small containers for leftover food to go in___Paper towel & Chux DISHWASHING___Wash up tub, can use a container that you are already bringing___Detergent, dish brush, sponge & tea towels MISCELLANEOUS___Jerry cans for fuel___Fishing boat* & safety equipment*___Fishing rods, tackle box and bait, licence if required___Bicycles* & helmets*___Floor mat for entrance of tent, can be a hessian bag___Flashlight, torch or other lighting- rechargeable, LED, gas, 12 volt___Rope for clothesline & pegs___Radio___Shower bag or heated water system, hoses etc___Stubby holders (great for protecting breakables)___Large water jerry cans or containers 10 or 20 litre___Personal water bottles___Matches or lighter___Pocket knife or multi purpose tool___Compass___Binoculars___Travel clock or watch___Mobile phone & recharger, CB radio___Axe or hatchet & small shovel___Plastic bucket or collapsible water bucket___Back pack___Sewing kit___Garbage bags___Hammer for tent pegs___Floor brush & pan___Repair kit – large rubber bands, tie wire, strong needle and nylon thread,___Cable/zip ties, nylon rope, spare shoelaces, gaffa tape___Laundry detergent___Spare Batteries___Annexe*___Mossie net___Small rake & broom PERSONAL___Hair brush/comb/clips/shampoo/conditioner___Toothbrush & paste___Soap, Deodorant___Towels – some for swimming & showering___Shaving razor/cream___Lip balm___Sunscreen & Insect repellent___Toilet paper & Tissues___Anti bacterial hand cleaner & Hand towel MEDICAL___First Aid kit & book___Panadol or similar pain relief___Cold & flu tablets___Prescription medication and prescription repeats___Asthma & allergy relief___Nose spray___Eye & ear drops___Antiseptic cream___Tweezers & nail scissors___Bandages, band aids & safety pins___Sunburn soothing cream___Moisturizer___Snake bite kit___‘Sting Goes’ type spray or cream___Tissues___Small Scissors___Vitamins CLOTHINGTake enough to be clean, dry & warm take enough for at least 4 – 5 daysWhat you take depends on conditions cold/warm/hot/wetHand or machine washing can be done at laundrettes or in Holidays parksMornings and evenings can be cool, take clothing for all seasonsLayers of clothing usually work well. ___Long/short pants or jeans___Long/short sleeve shirts___Jumpers/windcheaters___Sun hat or warm hat___Wet weather gear___Thick/thin socks, under wear, hankies___Old pair of shoes for walking creeks or mud___Gloves, mittens, scarf___Hiking boots, thongs, sandals, runners, walking shoes KIDS___Soft & play toys – remember the favourite toys___Card, board  & ball games___Reading & colouring book/pencils___Book suitable for diary___Scissors, colour paper, glue stick___Life jackets/flotation device___Glow sticks / torch___Baby & toddler requirements___Swimming Goggles PERSONAL ITEMS___Booking info,tickets & receipts if you have booked campsites or activity___Mobile phone & recharger___Wallet, money, credit cards, identification etc.___Sunglasses & reading glasses___Binoculars & compass___Note paper, pen, book for holiday diary___Watch___Identification___Itinerary of where to plan to go___Camera, film, batteries, video camera___Map books, tourist info___Contact phone numbers___Envelopes, stamps, address book___Magazines & Books___Remember special occasions like birthdays etc FOOD___Meat – steak, sausages, chicken, mince, hamburgers, rissoles, bacon etc___Basic foods – eggs, rice, pasta, flour (add other foods required)___Milk, fresh or long life___Beer, wine etc___Soft drink, cordial etc___Hot drinks, coffee, tea, Milo, sugar etc.___Butter & cooking oil___Salt,  pepper, herbs, spices___Tomato, barbecue, soy sauce___Toast spreads – honey, vegemite, jam___Breakfast cereal___Snacks & sweets – chips, biscuits, cakes etc___Packaged food – pancake mix, soup mixes, dried veges, jelly, instant noodles etc___Fruit, vegetables & cheese___Bread & bread rolls, mountain bread, saladas, muffins, crumpets VECHILE EQUIPMENT, REPAIRS & SPARES___Radiator Hose___Fanbelts & hoses___Fuses___Battery jumper leads___Oil & Fuel Filter___Spare tyre tubes and repair patch kit___Tyre leaver, bead breaker___Tool kit___Snatch strap___No 8 wire – very strong farm fencing wire___Gaffa tape & electrical tape___Can WD40___Basic recovery gear – Snatch strap, 2 ‘D’ shackles, shovel, axe and jack. If you are going 4WDriving a more extensive selection of tools & spares should be carried