Camp Checklist,
Camping Checklist,
Tent Camping Checklist v42

• For on foot outings, see the Backpacking Checklist and/or the Hiking Checklist.
• For Bicycle camping with Panniers or a Bike Trailer, see the Bike Camping Checklist
  for the bicycling component see the Bike Touring Checklist .
• For Cooking equipment and supply details, see the Cooking Checklist and/or
  the Basic Foods Checklist.
• For Long Term outings (like Summer Camp or Family Camp), use this Camping Checklist,
  the Camp Leader's Checklist and the Group Eqipment Checklist.
• For RV Camping equipment and supplies, see the RV Camping Checklist.

The Camping Checklist

[ ] Pack, Gear Bag, Storage Bags, Boxes, Extras                                          
[ ] Shelter:                                                                     
[ ]   Tent About Tents
[ ]   Poles                                                            
[ ]   Stakes, Pegs, Anchors (usually big Rocks are used as             
       Hammer Stones ~ sometimes an actual Hammer or Stake  
       Mallet is necessary.  Remember: When a boy has a     
       hammer in his hand, every thing looks like a nail -
       This from a smiling former Scoutmaster.)  
[ ]   Rope, Guy Lines, Line Stays                                      
[ ]   Rain Fly                                                        
[ ]   Ground Cloth / Plastic / Nylon, Goes Between Tent and            
       Ground, keeps dirt off tent bottom, extends tent life 
[ ]   Mat, Astro Turf Like (optional - catches dirt at front entrance)   
[ ] Sleeping (multiple arrangements described):                                             
[ ]   Bag (2x Winter), Water Proof Stuff Sack / Bag,                   
       Compression Strap System / Bag, About Sleeping Bags 
[ ]    Sleeping Bag Liner (optional) About Sleeping Bag Liners
[ ]    Sleeping Bag Cover (optional). About Sleeping Bag Covers
[ ]   Foam Sleeping Pad, Air Pad, Pump, Pad Attachment Device, Non Slip                  
       Material, Avoid Air Mattresses, Yo, Cot, Air Bed, Pump
      About Self Filling Foam/Air Pads
[ ]   Blanket, Sheet, Blanket Safety Pins                                       
[ ]   Pillow, Case, Stuff Bag                                   
[ ]   Space Blanket (stays inside tent - read instructions)            
[ ]   Mosquito Net  
[ ] First Aid Kit, See Family/Troop Sized First Aid Kit
[ ] Communication:
[ ]   Payment Slips, Directions, Receipts, Print Outs, Codes, 
       Passes, Reservation, Confirmation, Map(s)
[ ]   Key Telephone Numbers (Destinations, 
       Vendors/Related Booking Parties, Home)
[ ]   Cell Phone, Battery, Charger, Coins, Comm Cards, SIMM Card
      
[ ] Camp Tools/Equipment:     
[ ]   Knife, Multifunction (& Tote N' Chip Scout Card)
       Swiss Army type: big and small blade, awl, 
       scissors, bottle & can opener, and tweezers. 
       Some must also have a corkscrew.                                       
[ ]   Hand Axe (Adult managed, serves as hammer too.
       Adults must always control axe, hand axe, knife,
       and saw use by boys. Not necessarily by direct 
       observation (rules, conditions, certain spots of use, 
       certain hours). This is why the BSA has "Tote N' Chip" 
       Cutting Tool Training and Care with a completion card.)                     
[ ]   Hammer (real or newer plastic tent mallet type)
[ ]   Multi Tool Plier Thing (usually has a knife and therefore
       requires a Tote N' Chip Scout Card) 
[ ]   Saw (Folding / Bow, as appropriate, Adult managed.
       A Saw is much more utilitous than an Axe for camp use
       but a Boy will always select an axe over a saw for
       camp use. See above Tools: Hand Axe note.)   
[ ]   Tool Sharpening Equip:
[ ]     File with guard
[ ]     Sharpening Stones
[ ]     Oil       
[ ]   Small Broom or 3 to 4 inch paint brush
      for cleaning debris from tent or ground area.
      When backpacking, use a dirty sock.
[ ]   Lantern, Working  (w/ Fuel or Battery, Mantles, Bulbs)
[ ]   Lantern Hanging Tree; Post, Arm with chain           
[ ]   Flashlight (a.k.a. Torch), with Extra Batteries & Bulb          
       (check condition & quantity, not unusual to carry a
       Small LCD type light and a more traditional light).
       Headlamps are gaining in popularity (light on a head strap)      
      
[ ] Clothing (For more details See Clothing)
[ ]   Footwear:
       Cross Trainer Shoes, Waterproof Boots, Waterproofed Sneakers
       with Galoshes, or Stream crossing Sandals or Booties -
       Everything BROKE IN before camp!!!!
[ ]   Socks (Wicking Synthetic Best, Cotton Worst)
[ ]   Sweater, Jacket, Fleece [We use a lightweight waterproof, 
       windproof coat, if we get cold, we layer with a flannel shirt]
[ ]   Parka, Coat (waterproof, windproof)
[ ]   Shirt(s): 
[ ]     T-shirts with pocket(s) (cotton often OK, as sweat evaporation
         cools the body, cotton not OK in Cold Temperatures), 
         knit, wicking, sport
        Caution: Cotton Not OK for those easily prone to skin infection.
[ ]     Long sleeve double pocket outdoor type
[ ]     HD Chamois or flannel double pocket type
         (often worn as an in camp clothing layer
          maybe under a jacket)
[ ]   Pant(s):
[ ]     Cargo Shorts
[ ]     Cargo pants with zipper legs
[ ]     Jeans (heavy, no good if wet, but popular and comfy)
[ ]   Undies (Cotton or Synthetic, camper judgement)
[ ]   Water Proof Hat, other (baseball, insect netted, cold weather, ...)
[ ]   Glasses, Sun Glasses, FlipUps, SlipOn, Sport Cord/Strap
[ ]   Poncho, Rain Coat, Rain Paints / Jacket 
[ ]   Sleeping Cap, Wool Knit (Very Good in Cold & Mtns)
[ ]   Gloves / Mittens (watch out for people who are cold
      before the norm)
[ ]   Swimming Wear (optional, sometimes shorts and T-shirt are OK)
[ ]   Dirty Clothes Bag, Laundry Bag

[ ] Toiletry, See Toiletry:
[ ]   Toothbrush, Mini Holder, Toothpaste
[ ]   String Floss (a good emergency sewing thread, white or mint green)
[ ]   Soap and Container
[ ]   Towel, Washcloth (use lightweight fast dry micro fiber camp towel)
[ ]   Mirror
[ ]   Shaver / Razor
[ ]   Comb, Brush  
[ ]   Hair Dryer (sometimes)
[ ]   Shower Bag
[ ]   Camp Shower System, Pump
[ ] Medicine-Hygiene:  
[ ]   Toilet Paper, Baby Wipes
[ ]   Prescription (Rx) Meds (extra), Actual Prescription
      (Sometimes), Schedule
[ ]   Allergy Medications
[ ]   Aspirin, Tylenol, Other (sometimes in first aid kit) 
[ ]   Sun Block, Sun Burn Medicine, Chap Stick (Lip Balm)
      In a pinch, the waxy powder of an Aspen tree may be
      used as a Sun Block (~SPF8) - It Works!
[ ]   General Anti-Biotic Salve
[ ]   Lotion, Hand Cream
[ ]   Feminine Hygiene Products 
[ ]   Anti Bug Gear:
[ ]     Mosquito Hat, Sleeping Net
[ ]     Bug Repellent (100% DEET works best)
[ ]     Permethrin (Requires prior set up)
[ ]   Water Proof Sandals or flip flop type for showers-bathing
[ ]   Bathing: Solar Shower, Tubs for Washcloth bath, 
       Bathing Materials (soap, water, containers, 
       something to stand on - wood rack),
       Shower Stall
[ ]   Porta-Potty, Big Mouth "P" Bottle, Lady "J" Funnel    

[ ] Cooking:     
[ ] Fire Management: 
[ ]   FIRST RULE of fire making, 
      Be Able to Put it OUT!!!
[ ]   FULL Water Buckets / Bladders / Jugs
      ALL ASSEMBLED, Fire Extinguishing Material
      (Water, Sand, Snow, Wet Canvas, Chemical), Fire
      Extinguisher (Always ABC Rated); Rake(s) and/or
      Shovel(s) on hand
[ ] Water Jug(s), Clean & Filled HINT: (1)
[ ]   Beverage (Special Drinks too)
[ ]   Canteen, Bladder Jug, Big Containers (Best Large                 
       Container: Square Hard Plastic; Max Vol, Min Space)             
[ ]   Purification Kit / Equipment, Cleaned in Appropriate             
       Chemical solution before Trek, Extra Filters  
[ ] Cook Equipment:
[ ]   Grill unit and components, working condition
[ ]   Fire / Cooking Ring, where permitted or required 
[ ]   Stove(s) (Alternate Fuel Types if Practical)
[ ]   Fuel Container, Appropriate
[ ]   Fuel (Paper; Fire Starter: Dryer Lint, Lint or Corrugated
      Cardboard with Paraffin, Commercial Tube, other; Wood, 
      Charcoal; Gas, Liquid - No Liquid Fire Starter for Boy
      Scouts)
[ ]   Propane or Gas:
[ ]     Bottle(s) Full
[ ]     Gang Outlet, Outlet Tree
[ ]     Connecting Hoses (Gas / Liquid Transfer)
[ ]     Connecting Tools (Wrench, Key, ...)
[ ]     Regulator
[ ]   Extra Generator (For White Gas Systems)
[ ]   Heat Diffuser / Scorch Buster Plate
[ ]   Wind Screen, Aluminum (Doubles as Splint) / Other 
[ ]   Oven (Dutch / Stove Top System / Other)
[ ]   Stove Support, small Formica board (10" X 10" - for snow
      and / or picnic table heat protection - doubles as cutting
      board)
[ ]   Charcoal Fire Starting Can: Store Model or a #10 can
      (traditionally a 32 or 34 ounce coffee can with both ends
      removed and the sides lined with holes around the rim made
      from a standard or large can opener)
      NOTE: This method of charcoal fire starting is approved by
      the Boy Scouts.  
      WARNING: The use of starting fluid of
      any kind is NOT permitted by the Boy Scouts.
[ ]   Water Proof Matches, Lighter, Magnesium Striker; Starter
      Fluid (NOT for Scouts) / Fire Starter Material (for
      Scouts). Windproof butane lighters don't seem to work well 
      above 8,000 Feet (˜ 2,500 Meters).
[ ] Cook Ware & Utensils:
[ ]   Pots, Pans, Fry Pan (usually a kit cover), Non Stick is Best,
      Handle(s), pot holders
[ ]   Cups, Mugs (Insulated - Big, never little - 
      encourages hydration)
[ ]   Coffee Pot (Drip Basket & Lid, Perk Spindle), Thermos
[ ]   Griddle (sometimes a Dutch Oven lid), Handle / Tongs
[ ]   Dutch Oven (Aluminum lighter than Iron) - old way
[ ]   Pan Oven System (Pan, Handle, Lid, Gauge, Insulating
      Cover, Heat Diffuser, Alum Wind Shield) - newer way
[ ]   Extended Handle Forks, Marshmallow Sticks, Metal Fork
      Ends for sticks (for hot dogs, marshmallows, ... ), Long
      Handle Wire Basket / Broiler (for fish, meat, vegetables),
      Metal Coat Hangers or similar Thick Wire
[ ]   Measureing Cup
[ ]   Food Containers, Plastic Ware
  
[ ] Food Prep Area:
[ ]   Dining Cover/Fly/Tarp/Space Blanket (poles, stakes, lines)
      HINT1: Set up as sloped or 'A' shaped to 
        prevent water/snow accumulation. If its set up flat
        it will accumulate water when it rains.
      HINT2: Tie the line to the tarp grommet (and not to the pole). 
        When the pole is inserted, loop the line around the pole tip 
        once or twice. This does two things, it keeps the pole from
        coming out when there is a wind gust, and it keeps the fly 
        from flying away.        
[ ]   Camp Kitchen for portable sink, stove, and cooking accoutrements. 
[ ]   Cooler, Ice Chest: Best to lockup and cover at night, 
        Don't put into a tent.
       Ice, beware of safe food storage from 
        chipmunks to bears and birds.
[ ]   Bearbag, Lines / Cable, Throwing  Sock; Bear Safe.
        More and more, a Bear Safe (a special designed, jaw proof,
        HD Plastic Container) is the item to have (not cheap).
      WARNING: Dennis has seen a bear destroy an empty 
       tent that once had food inside. The Internet has pictures
       of doors pulled off cars and windows pulled off cars
       by bears going after food smells or visible food containers.
[ ]   Aluminum Foil
[ ]   Paper Towels
[ ]   Table, Chairs / Stools
[ ]   Table Cloth/Cover
[ ]   Cutting Board, Wood (scrap Formica best, NOT Plastic,
      doubles as stove support, very useful, plastic melts,
      metal sinks in snow)
[ ]   Plastic Bags, Large Trash to Small Zip Seal Bag Types
[ ] Cutlery Equipment:
[ ]   Knife(s), Fork(s), Spoon(s)
[ ]   Hot Pot Tong, Glove, Potholders
[ ]   Large Cook Spoon
[ ]   Ladle
[ ]   Spatula (Egg Turner)
[ ]   Potato Peeler
[ ]   Can Opener, P-38
[ ]   Bottle Opener (a.k.a. Church-Key)
[ ]   Cork Screw
[ ] Eating Ware:
[ ]   Knife, Fork, Spoon, Plate, Bowl / Mess Kit
[ ]   Plastic Plate, Big Cup - Insulated with Cap / Lid
      (pre-attach lid to handle via nylon cord via punch hole) 
[ ] Clean Up Supplies (Tenderfeet Often Forget):
[ ]   Soap (Liquid / Hard)
[ ]   Hand Sanitizer, Waterless (for some situations)
[ ]   Scouring Pads (with soap), Scrunge, Wash Rag
[ ]   Towels (Paper, Cloth, Dish)
[ ]   Trash Bags
[ ]   Wash Basins / Pales / Buckets
[ ]   Chemical (Sanitation Rinse, read instructions.
      If Clorox about a 1st-knuckle-of-thumb 
      portion per two gallons of already boiled
      hot water, use mesh sack or tongs for retrieval,
      adults only.)
[ ]   Bottle Cleaning Brush Device
[ ]   Dish Rack, Foldup Dish Rack
[ ] Larger Group Options:
[ ]   Food Storage / Chuck Box (box, legs, bolts, nuts, washers)
[ ]   Menu(s), Posting Devices (plastic cover, pins, pencil),
      posting board
[ ]   Duty Assignment List(s)
[ ]   Apron 

[ ] Food, See Basic Foods and Spices

[ ] Repair Kit(s) / Material:                                                   
[ ]   Mattress                                                         
[ ]   Tent / Screen                                                    
[ ]   Sew                                                              
[ ]   Tape (100 MPH, Electrical, Duct)   
[ ] Games:                                                                      
[ ]   Frisbee(s)                                                       
[ ]   Volley Ball (Net, Ball, Poles, Lines, Stakes)                    
[ ]   Horse Shoes (Shoes, Stakes)                                      
[ ]   Cards, Back Gammon, Card Holder                               
[ ]   Softball Equip (Glove, Ball, Bat, +...)                      
[ ]   Air Pump, Needle, Flex Tube (Check Working) 
[ ]   Kites                       
[ ]   Other ____________________ 

[ ] Optional:                                                                    
[ ]   Pre Stamped Postcards, Letter Writing Stuff, Address            
[ ]   Musical Instrument (Non Electric & Not for Practice),       
       Protective Case, Sheet Music / Book               
[ ]   Plastic Bags (Lg, Med, Sm & Qt, Gal Zip)                       
[ ]   Alarm Clock / Watch             
[ ]   Binoculars
[ ]   Books: Animal, Plant, Geology, History, Astronomy, ...
[ ]   Camera, Battery, Memory/Film, Cables, Tripod, Flash
[ ]   Bikes and Helmets, See the intense Bicycling Checklist
[ ]   Map, Compass, GPS
[ ]   Fly Swatter
[ ]   Small Tools, Spare Parts                                       
[ ]   Fire Extinguisher (Only ABC Rated) / Equipment                   
[ ]   Clothes / Safety Pins                                            
[ ]   Broom, Small   
[ ]   Mat, Plastic                                                     
[ ]   Day Hike Gear, See Hiking Checklist
[ ]   Star Chart(s), Computer & Star Projection S/W                    
[ ]   Telescope, Case, Tripod, Lenses & Covers, Controller,            
      Cable(s), Instructions, Mount, Camera,        
      Batteries for everything, Power Cords                
[ ]   Night Vision Device   
[ ]   Fish Gear, See Fishing Checklist
[ ]   Clothes Line, Clothes Pins (be careful, not allowed in places and
       can cause injury if not hung properly and not well indicated,
       if its not being used it should be taken down immediately)
[ ]