Essential Camping Equipment List
Packing for any holiday means thinking ahead, this is particularly true of a camping trip. BreakOutdoors have created an essential check-list so that you don’t have to. We’ve broken the list in sections to make it easier to follow and organise your belongings ready for that adventure camping trip!
Accommodation: A comfortable and sturdy tent is essential for a good night’s sleep and can make all the difference to your camping trip. Ensure you pitch your tent before your trip to check for any missing parts.
- Tent (inner and outer tent)
- Tent spares: tent poles & pegs
- Guy ropes
- Mallet & tent instructions
Sleeping Equipment: A good night’s sleep is so important on any trip and getting your sleeping equipment right can be the key to a peaceful night’s rest.
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping bag liner
- Airbed/roll matt
- Camping pillow
- Airbed pump & nozzles
Cooking Equipment: To ensure you eat well throughout your break away there are several key pieces of equipment that you need to take away with you:
- Camping stove
- Camping gas/fuel
- Camping kitchen furniture
- Camping table & chairs
- Crockery & cutlery: knives, forks, spoons & food preparation spoons & knives
- Tea towels
- Bottle & tin opener
- Washing basin
- Bin bags
- Kettle & cups
- Milk, coffee, tea & sugar
- Food
- Cool box & Ice packs
- Alcohol
- Dish cloths
- Washing up liquid
- Water carrier
Clothing: Warm clothing can make all the difference between an uncomfortable and an enjoyable trip, make sure you pack enough warm and cool clothing to ensure your comfort:
- Waterproof coat
- Waterproof boots
- Spare shoes
- Warm socks & everyday socks
- Warm clothing, including base layers
- Gloves
- Hat
- Scarf/ Buff
- Blanket
Personal hygiene:
- Wash bag
- Toothbrush & paste
- Flannel
- Showergel & shampoo
- Suntan lotion
- Shaving products
- Moisturiser
- Handsoap
- Wipes
Other Essentials:
- Rucksack
- Torch
- Lantern
- Batteries
- First Aid kit
- Pain Killers
- Anti-bacterial lotion
- Camping chairs
- Fleece blankets
Packing these essentials will add to the enjoyment of your trip and make packing to go a lot less stressful! Use the print function on the right to print this article and use it as a comprehensive check-list for your holiday.