Camping Essentials Checklist Last updated 2021-06-29 #camping An extensive camping checklist to make sure you have packed all the essentials. I usually run through this list a couple days before and the day of. Backpack Sleeping bag Tent or Hammock + straps Inflatable pillow Sleeping mat or inflatable mattress Burner/stove Fuel (Propane/butane/gel) Fire kit (matches, lighter, flint, cotton balls) Headlamp w/ extra batteries Water pot Frying pan Utensils Enamel or hard plastic cups Enamel or hard plastic dishes Tarp (for under tent and/or above if rain is expected) Rope (30'-50', many uses including hanging tarp and food) Bug spray Sunscreen Towel USB power bank Map of general area Hiking shoes Clothes (socks, underwear, shorts, pants, sweater, etc.) Food Alcohol! Portaging? Canoe Paddles x 2 Life jackets Boat safety kit (whistle, bailing bucket, flashlight + batteries, rope with float, reflecting mirror) Sandals or water shoes (for getting into/out of canoe or on portages)