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What To Take - Making Your Camping or RVing Experience The Best!


Food Preparation

It's never too early in your planning to begin thinking about the essentials to make your Camping or RVing adventure the best it can be. These handy checklists are just a start for getting you on the road to a great outdoor adventure the whole gang will enjoy! If you would like to download a PDF version of this checklist to print out, click here.

Food Preparation

___ A small propane or charcoal grill with charcoal and starting fluid or propane tank
___ Butane lighters (preferably the longer ones used for starting fireplaces)
___ Storage containers, aluminum foil, napkins, plastic zip lock bags
___ Cutting board, knife and knife sharpener
___ Cooking Utensils
___ Dishes and silverware (consider using heavy plastic ones and dispose after a couple of outings) ___ Kitchen linen (napkins, pot holders, tablecloth, towels)
___ Coffee pot/tea kettle and filters, tea and coffee
___ Cleaning items (soap, sponge, paper towels, kitchen brushes and cleaners)
___ Paper/plastic bags for trash collection
___ Several gallons of bottled water or good water filter

Outdoor Relaxation

___ Lanterns and fuel for outdoor lighting
___ Outdoor furniture (stools, folding chairs, stackable chairs, etc.)
___ Outdoor sleeping gear, if desired (air mattress, ground cloth or moisture barrier, sleeping bags)
___ Battery powered radio (with weather bands is an excellent choice)

Campsite Maintenance

___ Spare batteries (9V, 6V lantern, D, C, AA, AAA)
___ Tool set (screw driver, etc.)
___ Ropes, tarps, bungee straps, tape (electrical, duct, etc.) + other items necessary to secure gear
___ Small shovel, ax, level and small pails
___ Wood blocks and levelers to assist in leveling your recreational vehicle
___ Broom, mop and dust pan
___ An ample supply of toilet paper, toilet chemicals and tissue
___ A good camping manual (if new and unfamiliar to necessary campground procedures)



Frequently Forgotten Items

Don’t Forget...

___ Prescription glasses/sunglasses (and prescription in case they are lost)
___ Camera/film/video recorder/ extra digital image storage
___ Stationery and stamps
___ Address Book/PDA with phone list
___ Cell phone, charger, instructions, accessories
___ Quarters/Dimes/Nickels
___ TV/Satellite manuals
___ Rock salt supply (for water softener)
___ Power inverter
___ Battery jumper cables/flares/flashlight
___ Accurate tire pressure gauge
___ Emergency items: First aid kit, heating pad, ice bag

If you forget something, don’t worry. Many RV parks and campgrounds have well-stocked stores with some of the basic supplies you will need.