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Camping checklist
Everything to pack for a campground trip, grouped so nothing gets forgotten.
Shelter and sleeping
- Tent, footprint and stakes (or a rooftop tent)
- Sleeping bags rated for the night-time low
- Sleeping pads
- Pillows
Kitchen
- Camp stove and fuel
- Cooler or 12V fridge
- Water container
- Pots, utensils, plates and a wash basin
- Trash bags
Power and light
- Portable power station or battery packs
- Headlamps and a lantern
- Charging cables
Clothing and safety
- Layers and rain gear
- First aid kit
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Map and directions downloaded offline: many campgrounds have no cell signal
Gear worth buying
Portable power stations
Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.
See options on Amazon ↗Foldable solar panels
Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.
See options on Amazon ↗Quiet inverter generators
More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.
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