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Preparing For Camp
Check List
Here is a handy list for you to print out and help you prepare for your next trip to camp. Note: only you know your personal family situation so room has been left in the table below for you to add preparation items for additional info (example, if you have kids or pets you will want to personalize your list to include items, etc., for them). Enjoy your camping trip!
Basics Personal Items Sleeping and Fire
 _____ flashlight
 _____ lantern
 _____ batteries/bulbs
 _____ tiki torches
 _____ tarp
 _____ rope
 _____ water
 _____ lounge chair
 _____ radio
 _____ signal whistle
 _____ canteen
 _____ pocket knife
 _____ compass
 _____ freeway map
 _____ park/ forest maps
 _____ hiking/camp guides
 _____ $ money
 _____ drivers license
 _____ day pack/fanny pack
 _____ sport gear
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 _____ insect repellent
 _____ first aid kit
 _____ sunscreen
 _____ sunglasses
 _____ lip balm
 _____ handy wet wipes
 _____ tissue
 _____ washcloth
 _____ towel
 _____ sewing kit
 _____ toothbrush
 _____ soap
 _____ toilet paper
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 _____ tent
 _____ rain fly
 _____ poles/stakes
 _____ mallet
 _____ wisk broom
 _____ sleeping bag
 _____ pillow
 _____ mats/air mattress
 _____ inflator/air pump
 _____ xtra blanket
campfire:
 _____ wood
 _____ newspaper
 _____ matches
 _____ kindling/starter stix
 _____ campfire permit
 _____ fire extinguisher
 _____ shovel
 _____ axe
 _____ portable bbq & accessories
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Eating Utensils
Food/Drinks/Condiments
Personal Clothing
 _____ block/ bags of ice
 _____ ice chest
 _____ storage container
 _____ frozen insulator
 _____ stove
 _____ propane/ fuel
 _____ matches
 _____ paper plates
 _____ plate holders
 _____ bowls
 _____ plastic silverware
 _____ pots/pans
 _____ coffee pot
 _____ mugs/cups
 _____ paper towels
 _____ aluminum foil
 _____ dish towel
 _____ plastic trash bags
 _____ ziplock bags
 _____ soap
 _____ sponge/scrubber

cooking utensils:
 _____ spatchula
 _____ measuring cup
 _____ tongs
 _____ big spoon
 _____ cork scrw/btl openr
 _____ cutting knife
 _____ can opener 
 

 _____ milk
 _____ cheese
 _____ veggies
 _____ fruit
 _____ meats
 _____ breads
 _____ snacks
 _____ soda
 _____ juice
 _____ tea/coco/cider/coffee
 _____ alcoholic beverages
 _____ ketsup
 _____ mustard
 _____ mayonaise
 _____ salsa
 _____ butter/margarine
 _____ salt/pepper
 _____ seasonings/spices
Optional (great for hikers):
 _____ jerky
 _____ trail mix
 _____ raisins/choc bars (energy)
 _____ granola bars/power bars

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 _____ sweater
 _____ jacket
 _____ sweats pants/shirt
 _____ jeans
 _____ underwear
 _____ swimsuit
 _____ thick socks
 _____ thin socks
 _____ t-shirts
 _____ tank top 
 _____ hat/ visor
 _____ gloves/ mittens
 _____ thermals
 _____ shorts
 _____ hiking boots
 _____ sneakers
 _____ sandals
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