Happy Camping’s Gear Checklist

Campsite booked? Now the fun begins! Here’s our checklist of what might come in handy when preparing for your camping adventure.

Shelter

• Canvas/dome tent (unless staying in a campervan or cabin)
  
• Ground sheet
  
• Tarp
  
• Extra guy ropes & pegs
  
• Hammer/mallet
  
• Tent repair kit
  
• RCD extension cord (for powered sites)
  

Bedding

• Sleeping bags or duvet
  
• Air bed, or self inflatable mattress
  
• Camp stretcher
  
• Airbed pump
  
• Air bed repair kit
  
• Pillows
  
• Blanket
  

Furniture

• Camp chairs
  
• Camp table
  

Kitchen/Cooking

• Cooking device – Gas cooker or butane burner
  
• Spare gas bottles
  
• Barbecue
  
• Gas lighter
  
• Refillable water containers
  
• Cooking utensils (tongs, bbq mate)
  
• Pots and pans
  
• Plastic mixing/ salad bowls
  
• Plates, bowls and mugs
  
• Drinking glasses
  
• Cutting board & sharp knife
  
• Cutlery
  
• Cooking oil
  
• Chilly bin
  
• Camping fridge
  
• Paper towels
  
• Rubbish bags
  
• Washing up liquid
  
• Scrubber/scourer
  
• Dish cloths & tea towels
  
• Tea / coffee
  
• Salt / pepper
  
• Corkscrew/bottle opener/can opener
  
• Large plastic container (for cleaning dishes)
  

Lighting

• Torch
  
• Head torch
  
• Lanterns (spare lantern fuel)
  
• Spare batteries
  

Personal Items/General

• First aid kit
  
• Sunscreen
  
• Insect repellent
  
• Hand sanitizer
  
• Wet wipes
  
• Toiletries
  
• Medication
  
• Biodegradable soap
  
• Toilet paper
  
• Sunglasses
  
• Sunhat
  
• Swimming togs and towel
  
• Jandals
  
• Layered clothing
  
• Wet weather gear
  
• Sleep wear
  
• Day pack
  

Nice to have

• Beach umbrella
  
• Citronella candle
  
• Board games
  
• Playing cards
  
• Books
  
• Stereo
  
• Frisbee, beach toys, snorkel set
  
• Cricket set
  
• Balls
  
• Wetsuit
  
• Clothesline and pegs
  
• Duct tape
  
• Maps of the region
  
• Pocket knife/multi tool