Camping Packing List Confusion can take a Hike!

When planning to go camping, always remember to keep your camping packing list light. It will save time and energy in the long run.

Tip 1: Consider rolling socks and underwear and packing them into shoes

Tip 2: Keep items as small as possible ie. Pack toiletries into smaller containers eg. Shampoo, toothpaste

Tip 3: Try rolling your shirts and trousers to reduce creasing and save space. Very handy for rucksacks/backpacks.

Tip 4: Make sure anything that can leak in sealed properly and put in leak-proof plastic containers

Tip 5: Remember the 50/50 camping packing list rule!

Let’s Pack!

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Camping Packing List

First Aid:

• Additional personal medication eg. Asthma inhaler
• Adhesive bandages/tape in various sizes
• Antihistamine
• Antiseptic Cream/Salve
• First aid guide
• Headache and fever tablets
• Heating pad
• Insect repellent
• Scissors (army knife is very handy)
• Soap
• Sterile gauze pads
• Sunscreen and After-Sun lotions
• Thermometer
• Vaseline

Toiletries:

• Blister Protection
• Brush
• Clothes Detergent
• Comb
• Condoms
• Deodorant
• Ear Plugs
• Facecloths (Sponge)
• Hair Dryer (if electric socket available)
• Hairspray
• Lotion (for face and body)
• Makeup and makeup remover
• Mouthwash and Dental floss
• Nail Clippers
• Razor and Razorblades
• Shampoo
• Soap
• Tampons
• Tissues (and/or Toilet paper)
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Towels
• Washcloth
• Wet Wipes

Clothing Items:

• Boots
• Coats
• Glasses
• Gloves
• Hats (Wide brim
• Hiking boots and socks
• Nightclothes
• Rain Gear
• Running shoes
• Sandals
• Scarf
• Shirts and T-shirts
• Shoes
• Shorts
• Slippers
• Socks
• Sufficient Underwear
• Sunglasses
• Sweaters
• Swim Shoes
• Swimming Costumes (and appendages)
• Trousers
• Watch
• Workout clothes

General Items:

• Binoculars
• Blankets
• Bottle Opener
• Camera (digital/camcorder)
• Cutlery and Crockery
• Knives, Forks and Spoons
• Plates
• Storage Containers
• Firewood/Charcoal for Barbeque
• Ice Packs and Cooler
• Mobile Phone and (Car) Chargers
• Plastic Wrapping
• Umbrella
• Washing Detergent

Hiking and Camping:

• Cook Kit and Utensils
• Daypacks
• Flashlights (with extra batteries)
• Fold-away Chairs and Table
• Food (Use food that will travel well – dehydrated and tinned)
• Garbage Bags
• Headlamp and (Gas) Lantern
• Inflatable Bed
• Knife Sharpener
• Lighter and/or Matches
• Long-Burning Candles
• Maps, Compass/GPS
• Mirror
• Mosquito Net
• Pillows
• Pocket Knife
• Poles and Stakes
• Sleeping bags
• Sleeping pads
• Space Blankets
• Stove and Fuel
• Tent
• Thermals
• Water Containers and Bottles
• Water Purifying Tablets

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