Car Camping Packing List

Shelter

• —Tent
• —Ground cloth or footprint
• —Canopy or shade tarp
• —Tent stakes (extra)×6

Sleep

• —Sleeping bag×2
• —Sleeping pad or air mattress×2
• —Pillow×2
• —Camp blanket

Cooking & Food

• —Camp stove (2-burner)
• —Propane canisters×2
• —Cookware set (pot, pan)
• —Camp coffee maker or percolator
• —Plates, bowls, and utensils
• —Cutting board
• —Camp knife
• —Tongs and spatula
• —Cooler with ice
• —Dish soap and sponge
• —Collapsible wash basin
• —Aluminum foil
• —Food storage containers×2
• —Can opener

Clothing

• —Base layer tops×2
• —Base layer bottoms
• —Fleece or insulating layer
• —Waterproof rain jacket
• —Hiking pants or shorts×2
• —Hiking boots or trail shoes
• —Camp sandals or shoes
• —Wool or synthetic socks×4
• —Sun hat with brim
• —Warm beanie
• —Lightweight gloves

Camp Comfort

• —Camp chairs×2
• —Folding camp table
• —Lantern (LED or gas)
• —Headlamp×2
• —Extra batteries or power bank
• —Camp axe or hatchet

Safety & First Aid

• —First aid kit
• —Sunscreen SPF 30+
• —Insect repellent
• —Hand sanitizer×2
• —Bear canister or food hang kit
• —Emergency whistle
• —Multi-tool
• —Firestarter×2
• —Lighter×2

General

• —Water jugs (5-gallon)×2
• —Water filter or purification tablets
• —Trash bags×5
• —Duct tape
• —Rope or paracord (25 ft)
• —Dry bags or storage bins×2
• —Paper towels×2
• —Tarp (extra)
• —Zip ties