Shopping and Packing List

As promised in the last post, below is the shopping/packing list I promised. You can copy and paste it in a Word document or a WordPad document so you can print it off.

Outdoor Living

Tent
Screen house or canopy
Camping chairs
Radio or CD player
Air mattresses
Sleeping bags
Pillows
Duffle bags (for clothes)
Towels
Large plastic totes with lids for storage
Folding table
Flashlights
Lawn games like horseshoes or badminton (optional)

Food Preparation - Electrical

Extension cords - heavy duty with grounded plug (3 prong)
Electric skillet
Two burner electric stove
Surge protector strip

Food Preparation - Non-electrical

Camp stove or Coleman stove (powered by a propane cylinder)
Grill to go over campfire
Barbecue grill

Food Preparation - Miscellaneous Items

Skillet(s)
Dutch oven
Pots and pans
Mixing and serving bowls
Cooking utensils - mixing spoons, spatulas, meat forks, tongs
Serving platter
Measuring cup set
Colander
Paper plates, napkins and plastic silverware
Paper towels
Trash bags
Freezer bags
Dishwashing detergent
Dishtowels
Plastic tubs for dishwashing
Plastic tablecloth (with flannel backing)

Miscellaneous

Extension cords
Clothesline
Claw hammer
Lighter fluid
Matches (or lighter with long barrel)
Citronella candles or outdoor Tiki torches that use citronella oil
Insect repellent
Firewood
2 coolers
String lights
Pocket knife
Paper towels

First Aid Kit

Plastic shoe box

Band-Aids

Neosporin ointment

Small bottle of hydrogen peroxide

Aspirin, ibuprofen, or Tylenol

Tums or Rolaids

Sinus medicine (if you have allergies)

Benadryl stick (for insect bites)

Q-Tips (small package)

Tweezers (for splinters)

Nail clippers

Prescription medications

Ace bandage

Hand sanitizer

Day-of-the-week containers for prescriptions

Health & Beauty Items

Deodorant or antiperspirant

Shampoo and conditioner

Body wash or soap

Washcloths

Toothbrushes and toothpaste

Dental floss

Blow dryer (if you are at a campsite with a shower house)

Box of Kleenex

I hope having the list all in one location will be helpful. The next post will help you find the best, cheapest places to find camping supplies. Until then -

Happy camping!

Diane