Camping packing list
Tent, sleeping bag, stove and head torch: the list for nights under the open sky.
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Pitch the tent once before you leave
Put the tent up at home once before a camping trip, especially if it is new or has spent a long time in the loft. That is when you notice missing pegs, poles or guy ropes, not in the dark on the campsite.
Put the pegs in with the tent and count them. Some pitches have hard or stony ground; a few extra pegs and the mallet save a lot of trouble there.
Inflate the sleeping mat as well and leave it overnight. A small hole is easier to find in the living room than in the tent, and the repair kit goes straight into the bag.
Nights in a tent are colder than you think
When camping, nights get noticeably cold even in summer, all the more by the water and in the hills. Look at a sleeping bag’s comfort rating, not its limit rating. A beanie, dry socks just for the night and a liner make a real difference. Put the next morning’s clothes in the sleeping bag with you, so they are not damp.
The cold from the ground is kept out mainly by the sleeping mat; the sleeping bag alone cannot do it. A groundsheet protects the tent floor and keeps the damp away.
What the camp kitchen often lacks
The camp kitchen usually lacks small things: lighter, tin opener, sponge and tea towel are only missed once the water is already boiling. Take matches as well as the lighter, in case one gets wet.
Check that stove and gas canister fit each other, as there are different connectors. Whether barbecues or gas stoves are allowed on your pitch is in the campsite rules. The cool box stays cold for longer if the ice packs spent the night before in the freezer.
Combine instead of copying
The camping list covers tent, kitchen, clothing and toiletries. Whatever else belongs to your trip you add as a template, such as the standard toiletry bag or Before leaving. Sections with the same name are merged, and nothing appears twice.
After the trip, cross out what sat unused in the boot, add what was missing and save the list as your own template. That way it gets more precise with every weekend outdoors. If you travel by bike or on foot, simply cross the camping table, chairs and cool box off your list.
How it works
“Start with this list” opens the template – once you have signed in with your email address.
Add more templates, such as “Before leaving” for the water, the heating and the plants. Nothing appears twice.
Create the list, tick it off, archive it after the trip – and pack it again next time.
Good to know
- Can I change the list?
- Yes. Your list is yours: add, rename, move and delete items. The template stays as it is.
- Does it cost anything?
- No. No subscription, no ads. All you need is an email address, no password.