⛺ Camping Trip — Packing List
A camping packing list covering shelter, clothing, cooking gear, safety and comfort essentials.
Good camping packing is the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. This list covers your shelter, clothing, cooking, safety, and comfort needs.
Shelter
Tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat/pad
Tarp/groundsheet
Clothing
Hiking trousers × 2
Moisture-wicking shirts × 3
Fleece/mid-layer
Rain jacket
Warm socks × 4
Hiking boots
Camp sandals
Warm hat
Gloves
Cooking
Camp stove + fuel
Camping utensils
Lightweight pot/pan
Plate + cup
Water filter/purification tablets
Food supplies
Safety & Health
Headtorch + batteries
First aid kit
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Blister plasters
Emergency whistle
Map + compass
Documents
ID/passport
Travel insurance
Emergency contacts
Campsite bookings
Common Questions
What should I pack for a camping trip?
Good camping packing is the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. This list covers your shelter, clothing, cooking, safety, and comfort needs. The checklist above covers the key categories. For a fully personalised, interactive version you can check off as you pack, use the Packing List Builder.
How many clothes should I pack?
For a 4-day trip, aim for one outfit per day up to 5 days, then plan on doing laundry. Rolling clothes saves space and reduces wrinkles. Use packing cubes to keep categories separate and make unpacking faster at your destination.
What should go in my carry-on bag?
Always carry-on: passport and travel documents, medications, phone and charger, a change of clothes, valuables, and any liquids in containers under 100ml in a clear zip-lock bag. Items marked "carry-on" in the list above should never go in checked luggage.
Related Tools
Packing List Builder — interactive
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