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Car Camping Check List

The following is a basic list of items we take with us car camping. The items you need can vary greatly depending on the climate of the region you plan to camp in and the length of stay, and the season.

The List

Clothing
Waterproof jacket & Pants
Shorts
Jacket
Shirt
Gators
Hat
Gloves
Socks & Liners
Full change of clothes for every 2 days stay


Food & Cooking
Meals
Snacks (power bar, chocolate, nuts, granola bar, etc...)
2 gallons Water
Pots & Pans
Eating Utensils (fork, spoon, knife)
Cooking Utensils
Scrub pad
Stove & extra fuel
Cooler & Ice
Charcoal & Fluid
Dish Soap
Tablecloth
Aluminum Foil

Camping on the Little River

Gear

Day Pack
Tent & ground cloth
Tarp
Lantern
HeadLamp
Candle
2 Lighters
Garbage bags
First Aid Kit
Sharp Knife
50' rope
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad/air mattress
Pillow
Saw/ax
Camp Chairs
Hammock

Navigation
Map(s)
Compass and/or GPS


Personal
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Chapstik
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Deodorant
Toilet paper
Towel/wash cloth
Soap 
Shampoo/Conditioner
Prescription Meds
Eye Glasses/contacts


Options
Fishing Pole & Gear
Sun Glasses (mandatory in snow)
Camera (film/compact flash)
Binoculars
Alarm Clock
Tool Box
Fire Wood
Playing cards
Dice
River Sandals
Paperback book

 

Related Links & Resources:
Camping at Mammoth Cave National Park
Camping at Big South Fork NRRA
Camping Games
Canoe Camping Check List
Smoky Mountains Camping
Kentucky National Parks

 

 
 
 
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