Camping Checklist

Planning a camping trip this summer? Whether you are setting up camp for a weekend in a park campsite or roughing it in the bush, here are necessities you’ll need to bring along:

Basic equipment

• Tent and groundsheet
• Tarpaulin (to hang over a picnic table so you can stay dry in case it rains).

Kitchen Stuff

• Cooking stove and fuel
• Eating and cooking utensils (crockery, cutlery, kettle, cooking pots and pan)
• Cooler Box (if it’s not wildlife-proof make sure you store it carefully at night or anytime you are not at your campsite)
• Waterproof matches/ lighter
• Can opener
• Drinking/ cooking water

Night Time

• Sleeping bag
• Pillows (optional)
• Roll mat or air mattress
• Several Torches with extra batteries

Cleaning Up

• Biodegradable washing up liquid and a washing up bowl
• Small broom and dust pan
• Aluminum foil (great for cooking on the camp fire and wrapping up leftovers)
• Kitchen Roll
• Bin bags
• Rope (to make a clothesline) and clothes pegs

Personal Equipment

• Clothing
• Insect repellent
• Sun cream
• Biodegradable shampoo & soap
• First Aid Kit

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