Packing List for Camping

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Also see the lists for hunting and harvesting and 4-wheel driving.

Sleeping

Item Essential
Sleeping bag Yes
Shelter (tent, bivy etc.) Yes
Sleeping pad No
Pillow No
Shelter floor mat No
Shelter clothes line No
Shelter camouflage No

Sustenance

Item Essential
Food supply Yes
Pot Yes
Stove Yes
Fuel Yes
Utensils Yes
Skillet No

Hydration

Item Essential
Water supply (~4L per day) Yes
Water purification tablets No
Water filtration device No
Electrolytes No

Clothing

Item Cold weather Wet weather
Boots
Socks
Underwear
Pants, thermal Yes
Pants
Shorts
Undershirt, thermal Yes
Undershirt
Overshirt
Jacket, rain Yes
Jacket, insulation Yes
Pants, rain Yes
Pants, insulation Yes
Gloves, waterproof Yes
Glove liners Yes
Glasses
Sunglasses
Hat
Beanie
Gaiters

Sanitary

Item
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Cleaning wipes
Soap
Face cloth
Towel
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
Moisturiser

Orienteering

Item
Compass
Map
Step counter
GPS

Communication

Item
Radio
Satellite phone

Survival

Item
Fire starter (flint, lighter etc.)
Knife
Sharpening stone
First-aid kit (in dry bag)
Mirror
Whistle
Flares
Magnifying glass
Emergency location device

Other

Item
Watch
Multi-tool
Headlamp
Torch
Chemical light
Spare batteries for electronics

Cleaning

Item Essential
Basin (expandable, fabric) No
Detergent No
Cleaning cloth No
Scouring pad No
Washing powder No
Pegs No
Clothes line No
Vacuum No
Air blower No

Camping Site Preparation

Item
Rake
Drill
Masonry bits
Hammer