Simple Camping CheckList for 1 Person

This simple camping checklist is designed for one person going to a camp site with good facilities. We assume there will be a toilet, shower block and washing up facilities but you won’t have electrical hookup.

It also assumes that you have plenty of space in a car to get there and that you will not have to carry your kit far from your car.

Many camp sites allow you to park your car right next to your tent. If not you are usually able to drive to your pitch and unload your gear.

If you think you may have a long trek from your car to your pitch you could also add a wheeled trolley to your simple camping checklist.

If you want to print this list please click below for the printable version.

Camping List Checklist for 1 Person

Packing

Cooking / Cleaning

Backpack / Main bagWater Carrier
Bags – Tent bag, plastic bags, etc.Stove
Day pack / small rucksackFuel for stove
Dust pan/brush

Shelter

Matches/lighter
TentMug, Bowl, Plate
Ground cloth/tarpKnife, fork, spoon, teaspoon
Extra tent pegsFrying pan
MalletPans with lids
Food containers

Bedding

Cooking oil
Sleeping bagSharp knife
Pillow (or pillowcase)Cook utensils-spatula, spoon
Air mattress/sleeping matTongs
Air pump (if necessary)Can opener/bottle opener
Paper towels

Lighting – Check batteries!

Rubbish bags
Hand torchWashing up liquid
Head torchCutting board
Spare batteriesZiplock bags
LanternDish Cloth
Lighter (as in cigarette)Tea Towel
Matches (preferably water proof)Seasoning
Caribina (to hang lantern up)Tea / Coffee / sugar / milk
Thermos?

Clothes

Shoes/boots

Medical

TrousersFirst Aid Kit
ShortsInsect Repellent – Spray
T-shirtsSuntan Lotion
Socks/extra socksPocket Tissues
HatAnti Bacterial lotion
Sweatshirt/jacketHand wipes
Underwear
Sleep clothes

Miscellaneous

Rain gearMaps/directions
Swim suit/towelWhistle
Laundry bagSwiss army knife / multitool
Radio

Cleaning and Personal Items

Camp chairs
Toilet Paper (essential)Sunglasses
SoapSaw/axe
FlannelMaps/guidebooks
ShampooBinoculars
Toothpaste and toothbrushCamera
Comb/hair brush/clips/bandsRope/clothes line
Make-up bag (if necessary)Notepad/pen
Razor and shaving cream (if necessary)Phone/charger/extra battery
TowelSmall shovel
DeoderantMoney/ID/credit card/change
Shower shoes/flip flopsSmall sewing kit
Sunscreen/chapstickScissors
Watch

* What food to take depends on how long you’re going for and where you are staying.  We can’t cover every option in this camping checklist.

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