Camping Checklist and Camp Preparation Guides.

Guides to help you prepare.

Parents' Guide to Hiking & Camping : A Trailside Guide A complete guide to help make sure your outdoor activities are fun and safe. Geared toward parents with infants to pre-teens. 271 pages, paperback.

Emergency Medical Procedures for the Outdoors The title just about says it all. 120 pages, paperback.

The Happy Camper Handbook : A Guide to Camping for Kids and Their Parents/Bk, Flashlight and Whistle 63 pages comes complete with a flashlight and a whistle. Teaches first aid, all about equipment, games, safety and more.

The before you go checklist

Print as a guide for your next excursion.  Most of  these items are available here at The Masked Merchant,  so be sure you have all your camping gear and outdoor supplies ready to go.

REMEMBER:  Check your camping gear  before you pack to ensure the are still in good condition.

Shelter/Bedding

• Sleeping bag
• Space blanket 
• Ground cloth (such as a tarp)
• 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
• Playing Cards
• 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 or tongs
• Pot or sauce pan, with lid
• Can opener
• Pot lifter and/or pot holders
• Tablecloth

Dishes

• Reusable

  • Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice
  • Cups, travel mug
  • Kitchen knife
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula
  • Scrub Pad
  • Dish Pan
  • Tupperware (for leftovers)
  • Dish soap

• Disposable
  • Paper towels & napkins
  • Trash bags
  • Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
  • Plastic knives, forks, spoons
  • 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 w/extra battery and car adapter
• Camera w/good battery and extra film
• Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes
• MONEY, credit card, ID
• Binoculars
• Chairs
• Travel Clock
• Clothesline and Clothespins
• Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
• Rope or String
• Canoe or boat
• Life jackets

Clothing

• Hat
• Bandanna
• Jacket
• Poncho
• Pants/Overalls, with belt
• Underwear
• Shirts
• Shoes, shower shoes, hiking boots
• Socks
• Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves
• Swimsuit
• PJ's
• Sunglasses

Packing 

• Backpack
• Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.
• Ice Chests
• ICE!
• 5 gallon bucket or similar container
• Large sealable containers for food storage,  to keep out the varmits

Water

• At least 1/2 gallon a day per person,  remember a filter system if relying on natural water.
• Hydration packs or botlles for hiking, biking or portability.