Days before Departure
Itinerary given to family and friends
Weather reports checked for destination
Emergency contact information in each person’s wallet
Cash, travellers cheques, credit cards
General Camping Items
Cellular Phone with extra battery / charger
Maps, compass, GPS
Weather radio
Emergency whistle for each person
First Aid Kit and Prescription Medicine
Sunscreen and Sunglasses
Folding Knife
Binoculars
Backpack/daypack
Camera and Accessories
Flashlights and extra batteries
Lanterns, fuel for lanterns and candles
Bug spray
Alarm clock and battery
Bedding – pillow/blankets/sheets
Sleeping bags
Firewood and firewood cutting tools
Basic Tools (hammer, screw driver set etc.)
Writing Paper and Pencil
Clothing Items
Warm weather clothes
Cold weather clothes
Underclothes
Sleepwear
Caps / hats / gloves
Rain gear
Slippers / Shoes / socks
Hiking boots / thick socks
Hygiene
Toothbrush / toothpaste
Soap / shampoo
Towel
Deodorant
Shaving kit
Hair care products (comb, brush, hair dryer)
Toilet paper
Contact lenses / contact solution / prescription glasses
Laundry bag
Mirror
Detailed Meal Plan
Groceries (per meal plan shopping list)
Seasoning and spices (salt, pepper, steak sauce)
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise)
Drinking water and containers
Water filter and treatment chemicals
Utensils, cups, dishes
Can opener
Pots, pans, skillets
Oven mitts and hot pads
Airtight containers (to keep away animals)
Ice chest and ice
Camping stove and burner
Grill and fuel (propane, charcoal)
Lighter fluid for charcoal
Lighter and waterproof matches
Ziploc bags
Aluminum foil
Dishwashing items (soap, sponge, drying rag)
Trash bags
Pet food
Treats
Food and water bowl
Water
Pet toys
Leash and harness
Plastic bags to pick up after dogs
Blanket and bed
Coat and shoes for cold weather
Towel