The Ultimate Camping Checklist

For the past twenty years or so my wife and I have been creating a camping checklist. We use this list every time, we go on a camping trip. Feel free to copy the list and place it in a spreadsheet and use it when you pack. Using a checklist saves time and money.

Camping Checklist

Sleeping

Cleaning

Breakfast

Snacks

Sleeping Bags

Hose

Muffins

Yogurt

Air Mattresses

Dish Pans

Bagels

Fruit

Sheets

Brillo

English Muffin

Pretzels

Extra Blankets

Sponges

Jelly

Tortillas

Pillows

Dish Washing Detergent

Cereal

Salsa

Tent

Wipes

SB Bars

Marshmellows

Antibacterial Spray

Chocolate Bars

Fire

Paper Towels

Lunch

Grahm Crackers

Camp chairs

Garbage Bags

Bologna

Granola Bars

Marshmellow sticks

Broom

Turkey

Raisins

Lighter Fluid

Dust Pan

Ham

Newspaper

Rolls

Condiments

Matches

Lighting

Luna Bars

Butter

Lantern

Yogurt

No-Salt

Cooking

Mantel

Pepper

Pots

Flashlights

Dinner

Cooking Spray

Pans

Batteries

Hamburger

Ketchup

Lid

Extension Cord

Hotdog

Mayo

Cooking Utensils

Adapter

Cheese

Mustard

Stove

Radio

Mac-n-Cheese

Salad Dressing

Grill

Propane

Lettuce

BBQ Sauce

Stove Attachment

Tomato

A-1

Grill Attachhment

Play

Salad Crunchies

Spray Butter

Spatula

Beach Chairs

Croutons

Knives

Beach Umbrella

Chicken Breast

Misc

Cutting Board

Sand Toys

Steak

Camera

Can Opener

Sunblock

Rice

Camera Plug

Alum Foil

Football

Noodles

Phone

Plastic Bags

Soccerball

Hamburger Rolls

Phone Plug

Plastic Containers

Frisbee

Hotdog Rolls

Hammer/Screw Driver

Bowls

Cards

Corn on the Cob

Bungees

Bottle Opener

Bingo

Green Beans

Dining Tarp

Zingo

Tarps

Eating

Checkers

Drinks

Bug Spray

Table Cloth

Beach Towel

Water

Bath Towels

Table Cloth Holders

Water Shoes

Milk

Water Proofer

Paper Plates

Goggles

Juice Boxes

First Aid Kit

Paper Bowls

Game Boy

Mike's Hard Lemonade

Rain Ponchos

Plastic Cups

DVD

Shower Flip Flops

Utensils

Extra Flip Flops

Seat Pads

Rope

Napkins

Twine

Steak Knives

Scissors

Corn Holders

If you are missing any camping supplies, it is always good to buy them online or at the local camping store. Purchasing product at the campsite will always cost you more.

Camping- Why Not

As I have stated in previous blogs, I have been camping for over 40 years. I have seen many states that I would not have been able to afford. Below are a list of reasons why I camp and what is necessary to have a successful trip.
- The Money
Plain and simple camping is the cheapest vacation you could stay at almost any camp site for between $12 and $36 dollars a night. (the $36 dollar one where we stayed had 3 beautiful pools and 2 extra large hot tubs and an awesome clubhouse with entertainment every night). This inexpensive lodging frees up money to go to an amusement park or some other great attraction.
-Creating a family bond with responsibility
My kids know they both have chores when we go camping and teaching them the right way to set up a tent or building a fire is a great way to form life long attachments. I can remember the first time my dad taught me to clear an area for the tent or how to hang tarps with bungee cords. The kids might not appreciate it at this moment but they will be forever grateful.
-Living in Harmony with Nature
Two years ago we were camping in PA and we found some baby ducks that were abandoned by there mother. The whole campsite pitched in to help these little creatures. My family experienced what it is like to help another living creature, This year we went back and those ducks are now mascots of the camp. We couldn't have that experience in a motel.
-Making Great Friends from All Over the Country-
We have made great friends from many different states and have kept in touch. We have even set up trips with some of these families so we could spend time together.
-The Nay Sayers Arguments
"You need all that equipment" says negative Nancy- You need a family size camping tent, two tarps and bungee cords, a sleeping bag for each person, a camp stove and/or grill, camping dishes and silverware, food and clothing.
"Camping is Dirty"- Most 4 and 5 star campsite rated by Woodall's and other rating companies are immaculate and very resort like in nature. I have rarely had an issue with the facilities and the staff is almost always a pleasure.

I just know that most people who try camping almost always loves it. I know becuase I see the same families everywhere we go. Join us, your kids will love it.

The camping tent guru review kickoff post

In this blog I will review camping tents and camping supplies as well as providing a number of camping tips and advice. If you are a camping family or a hardcore backpacker, this blog will help you form an opinion to make good choices when camping or preparing for your trip. You can purchase any of the product at http://www.thecampingtentstore.com/.



Safety Around the Campsite



Below are the top reasons for accidents at the campsites.



-Allergic reaction to insects and bee stings- Know whether who in the family has a tendenacy for allergies and make sure they have organic bug spray applied when applying sunblock.

-Injury from rocks or juting roots at the site. Flatten out all sleeping as well as traffic surfaces and mark juting roots or large rocks .

-Injury from falling from high spaces- Do not climb trees to secure bungees or ropes. Throw the rope over the tree.

- Sunburn- Remember to always use sun screen and reapply to yourself and your family members throughout the day

-Injury from fire- There is a huge list of fire safety in the outdoors at http://www.thefirepitdepot.com/.