Ryan’s notes

Camping packing list

Beforehand

  • [x] Cut toenails (!)

Essentials

  • [x] Toothbrush & toothpaste

  • [x] Contacts and solution

  • [x] Hiking shoes

  • [x] Shorts

  • [x] 2 shirts

  • [x] Long underwear pants

  • [x] Long lightweight pants

  • [x] 2 pair socks

  • [x] Light jacket / windbreaker

  • [x] Sunglasses

  • [x] Sunscreen

  • [x] Trash bag for dirty / wet clothes

  • [x] 2 small ziplock & 2 large ziplock for organization / food

  • [x] Apple watch charger

  • [x] Headlamp

  • [x] Sleeping bag

  • [x] Sleeping pad

  • [x] Tent

  • [x] Stuff sack / pillow

  • [x] Jetboil & fuel

  • [x] Mug

  • [x] Spork

  • [x] First aid kit (with anti-itch cream)

  • [x] Camp wipes

  • [x] Battery pack

  • [x] Knife

  • [x] Food & water

    • [x] Coffee / tea

If rain is a possibility

  • [x] Tent rain cover

  • [x] Rain jacket

Backpacking?

  • [x] Bag

  • [x] Water blatter

  • [x] Water treatment

  • [x] Poop scoop

  • [x] Toilet paper

Car camping?

  • [x] Cutting boards

  • [x] Knives

  • [x] Large bowls

  • [x] Sponges

  • [x] Soap

  • [x] Long tongs

  • [x] Matches / lighter / fire starter

  • [x] Aluminum foil

  • [x] Bowls, fork, spoon

  • [x] Paper towels

  • [x] Garbage bags

  • [x] Car phone charger

  • [x] Cooler

  • [x] Ice or ice packs

  • [x] Ambient campsite light

  • [x] Bottle & can opener

  • [x] Basic cooking supplies

    • [x] Oils

    • [x] Salt

    • [x] Pepper

    • [x] Spices

    • [x] Hot sauces

If cold

  • [x] Puffy jacket

  • [x] Warm hat

  • [x] Warm socks

  • [x] Gloves

If swimming

  • [x] Towel / rag

  • [x] Swimsuit

  • [x] Cap & goggles

Nice-to-have

  • [x] Bowl

  • [x] Trail running bag (for day trips)

  • [x] Sandals

  • [x] Battery pack & cables

  • [x] Chocolate

  • [x] Trekking poles

  • [x] Razor

  • [x] Kindle / book

  • [x] Bluetooth speaker


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