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Making A Camping Check List - Get Your RV Ready

March 25th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

Going through a camping check list before you head out on a long trip is not only a smart thing to do but a necessity. There is nothing worse than when you are miles from civilization and find that you have forgotten an important piece of equipment or anything else for that matter. Things like not ensuring that you have air in your RV’s or trailer’s spare tire and having a flat in he middle of no where can have a drastic impact on your camping trip. Making a camping check list is quick and very easy especially if you have taken trips before

Putting the List Together

Although one person’s camping check list is most certainly going to vary from another, the basics still tend to remain the same. Of course you will need your tent, but this can be replaced by a trailer or RV if you have one of course. Then the food should be put on the camping checklist, and of course you are going to want to include food that you and the others are going to enjoy.

For bedding you are going to want to have a sleeping bag, sheets and blankets, pillows, an air mattress and pump if necessary, repair kit for the air mattress, and utility bags for storage. If you are planning on eating out during your camping trip then obviously food will not really have to be included, although you may want to bring a few snacks along anyway.

For those who are going to be roughing it and want to cook their own food, you will need a large water jug and water bucket, coolers and ice, a thermos, stove with fuel or propane, matches or a lighter, fire starters such as newspaper, measuring cups, aluminum foil, paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, clothes pins, cooking oil, and some containers for food storage which are particularly useful for leftovers.

Also on the camping check list you will want to include your personal items such as towels, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, razor, feminine products, toilet paper, brush, and medications. Sunscreen, lanterns, batteries, a compass, water filters, binoculars, pocket knife, plastic grocery bags, bungi cords,cards, duct tape, notepads, pens, pencils, candles, maps, even a camera, all of these are great miscellaneous items to add on to your list.

It is very wise to be fully prepared for any event when going on a camping trip and having the right tools, equipment and gear can usually can make or break any outdoor adventure. Having a camping check list, will give you peace of mind and allow you to fully enjoy the experience.