Camping Trip Checklist
Planning a camping trip? Use this checklist to remember your tent, sleeping gear, cooking supplies, clothing layers, and safety items.
Use this template
Start a camping trip checklist from this template, then adjust it for car camping, backpacking, or family trips.
Add campsite-specific notes, weather checks, and food plans. With Pro, you can reuse and refine the list after every trip.
Camping Trip Checklist Preview
Here’s a sample of what your camping checklist might include. Customize it for your campsite, season, and style of camping.
Shelter & sleep
- • Tent, stakes, and ground cloth
- • Sleeping bags and sleeping pads
- • Pillows and extra blankets
- • Headlamps or lanterns with extra batteries
Cooking & essentials
- • Camp stove, fuel, and lighter
- • Cookware, utensils, and reusable dishes
- • Cooler, ice, and food storage
- • First aid kit, insect repellent, and sunscreen
Camping Trip Checklist FAQ
When should I start packing for a camping trip?
Many campers start packing 1–3 days before departure and do a quick checklist review the morning they leave.
Does this work for both beginners and experienced campers?
Yes. New campers can start with this template, while experienced campers can use it to fine-tune their own system inside NeedChecklist.
Ready to hit the campsite prepared?
Start with this camping trip template, then tailor it to your gear, group size, and destination.
About this template
This checklist is flexible enough for tent camping, cabins, or simple overnight adventures. Edit it in NeedChecklist for your camping style.
Save, edit & export with Pro
- Save a master camping checklist
- Reuse it for each new trip
- Export as a PDF or print to pack from