Weekend Camping
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Tent, sleep, camp kitchen, clothes, and toiletries for a weekend at a campsite.
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Before You Leave Home
A few days before
- Confirm reservations (travel, lodging, campsite)
- Arrange pet care or boarding
- Hold mail and packages (or ask a neighbor)
- Pay bills that come due while you're away
- Refill prescriptions that will run out
- Tell a trusted neighbor or friend your dates
- Download maps, shows, and boarding passes
The day you leave
- Empty the trash and recycling
- Clear perishables from the fridge
- Run and empty the dishwasher
- Set the thermostat to away mode
- Set the water heater to vacation mode
- Unplug small appliances and electronics
- Water plants
- Set lights on a timer
- Check the stove and iron are off
- Lock windows and doors, including the garage
- Leave a spare key with someone you trust
Camping Gear
Shelter
- Tent, poles, and stakes
- Tent footprint or ground tarp
- Extra tarp and rope (for rain)
- Mallet for stakes
Sleep
- Sleeping bags (rated for the overnight low)
- Sleeping pads
- Camp pillows
Light
- Headlamps or flashlights
- Lantern
- Extra batteries
Camp setup
- Camp chairs
- Camp table (if the site has none)
- Firewood (buy near the campsite)
- Fire starters, lighter, and matches
- Knife or multi-tool
- Duct tape
Safety & hygiene
- First-aid kit
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Toilet paper and trowel
- Trash bags
- Hand sanitizer
Paperwork
- Campsite reservation and permits
- Paper map of the area (don't count on cell service)
Camp Kitchen
Cooking
- Camp stove and fuel
- Pot and pan
- Cooking utensils (spatula, tongs, spoon)
- Sharp knife and small cutting board
- Can opener
- Coffee maker or pour-over
Eating
- Plates, bowls, and cups
- Forks, knives, and spoons
Food & water
- Cooler with ice or ice packs
- Water jug or water filter
- Meals planned for each day
- Snacks
- Coffee and tea
- Cooking oil, salt, and spices
- Marshmallows and s'mores fixings
Cleanup
- Biodegradable soap and sponge
- Dish tub or collapsible basin
- Paper towels
- Food storage bags and containers
- Bear canister or bag (where required)
Clothing Basics
- Underwear (one per day, plus a spare)
- Socks (one pair per day, plus a spare)
- Sleepwear
- Tops (one per day)
- Pants, shorts, or skirts
- Sweater or fleece
- Jacket for the forecast
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Second pair of shoes
- Belt
- One dressier outfit
- Workout clothes (optional)
- Slippers or house shoes (optional)
- Laundry bag for dirty clothes
- Accessories and jewelry you'll actually wear
Toiletries
Daily routine
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Floss
- Deodorant
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Body wash or soap
- Face wash and moisturizer
- Razor and shaving cream
- Hairbrush or comb
- Hair ties and styling products
- Lip balm
- Makeup and remover
- Contact lenses, case, and solution
- Glasses (and a spare pair)
Health
- Prescription medications (in your carry-on when flying)
- Pain reliever
- Allergy medicine
- Adhesive bandages
- Feminine hygiene products
- Nail clippers and tweezers
- Toiletry bag (travel sizes if carrying on)