Camping Check List

Here is our list of items you should bring with you on your next camping trip.

Toiletries
Toothpaste Toothbrushes Dental Floss Mouthwash or Breath Mints Shampoo Hair Conditioner Metal Mirror Toilet Paper and a Small Shovel Quarters for the Showers Hair Combs and/or Brushes Hand Soap Sun Screen Bug Repellent Skin Lotion Tweezers Aspirin or Tylenol Children's Tylenol Forehead Thermometer Finger Nail Clippers or Nail File Antiperspirant Lip Balm Prescription Medications Some come with U.V. protection. Get spares of all you can; especially allergy and athsma medications as these conditions an be worsened by changing climate and vegetation. Some kid size fever reducer. Someone is always getting a wood or glass sliver. I find the anti-bacterial soaps very reassuring on camping trips For shaving, hair combing, or "What do I look like today?" Just in case you can't find a rest room!

Basics

Flashlights with Batteries Wooden Matches and a Lighter Basic Tools Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Sewing Kit Duct Tape Dish Soap Rope Swiss Army Knife Folding MultiPurpose Tool 1 Cup per Camper Roll of Trash Bags 5 Gallon Buckets Great for packing up wet gear, dirty laundry, dirty dishes, and trash. Can be used for water, trash cans and they are great to sit on. Or something comparable Scissors, thread, a few needles and safety pins will do it. Phillips head and slot head screwdrivers, a hammer, and a camp knife are a must. If you know anything about car maintenance add to this basic list. It may sit in your trunk for years or you might find yourself putting out an engine fire like I did a few years ago.

Gear
Make sure you have all the stakes, ropes, poles, etc. Most tents come with lousy stakes that bend after the first few uses - I buy 'industrial strength' stakes at my local hardware store. You should always have a two or more tarps to go with your tent. A piece of used or remnant carpet, cut to fit your tent floor, makes for a comfortable tent experience.

Tent Ground Cloth or Tarp Tent Carpet Sleeping Bags

Fleece Sleeping Not only does this add warmth to a sleeping bag, it helps keep your sleeping bag Bag Liner clean. it's easier to wash a bag liner than it is to wash the whole sleeping bag. Blankets Inflatable Cushions Pillows Camping Lanterns Camp Stove Propane Grill Charcoal and Lighter Fluid For under the sleeping bags. Coats work great if you're in a pinch for space. We use the battery operated kind. They are not as bright as gas lamps, but are much safer with a small child and can be used in the tent without fear. Make sure to bring fuel.

Long Handle Pick Ax Bandanna Cooler Backpacks Include ones for the kids - Why carry snacks for everyone? Let the kids pack and carry what they want to bring (they might want to bring less stuff next time).

Food Bin
Plastic Dish Pan Paper Plates Can Opener Cup-O-Noodles Granola Bars Silverware Napkins or Paper Towels Toothpicks Coffee (Sugar / Cream) Beef Stew Corned Beef Hash Canned Pie Filling Ravioli Macaroni and Cheese Baked Beans Soups Canned Vegetables Canned Fruits Bread Cheese Sandwich Meat Butter Condiments Adult Beverages Kids Drinks Almost all condiments will keep well - Just make them easy to get to. Pick the stuff your family likes best. Green beans, peas, mushrooms, corn, carrots, etc. Pineapple, applesauce, peaches, pears, apricots, etc. Bring a good loaf of bread. Cheddar or mozzarella Great with eggs! Excellent! Even good cold and kids love it! Very soupy but tasty. The makings for a good cup of coffee. Also, single serving coffee bags or tea bags 2x everyone in your party. Bring some regular silverware and some plastic stuff. This keeps stuff from rolling all over in the trunk and comes in handy for dish washing and bathing. Twice as many as you think you need. Bring plenty, they burn very well for fire starting purposes.

Hot Dogs Box of Cereal S'more Fixings Zip-Lock Storage Bags Aluminum Foil Spatula Cooking Utensils Hot Pads Frying Pan

Excellent food. Cherrios, Chex's, any cereal that requires no sugar. Eat this out of a cup. It's a quick and easy breakfast. Marshmallows, Hershey chocolate bars, and graham crackers! Really handy if you hate seeing your butter floating around in the bottom of the cooler.

A serving spoon, a pitch fork, a pair of tongs, and a good knife. I use an old cast iron pan.

Car / Glove Box

Car Registration Car Insurance Information Medical Insurance Travelers Check Receipts Camera and Film Bring a Book Your Wallet Your Drivers License Obvious, but please make sure! If you don't have one, I recommend you get one. Free tows in the U.S.A. are only the beginning. Your policy may say they only tow 7 miles - but that's not the full truth. AAA will tow you seven miles in town. Most self-service campgrounds accept checks. Yes, I have left my VISA at home accidentally- the only time I have needed it. Don't bring hundreds please! Many cameras take strange batteries - bring a spare! If you read, bring something. You never know where you'll be waiting. Bring everyone's cards; better safe than sorry.

Your AAA Card

Your Checkbook Your Credit Cards and ATM Cards Money

Water Maps Toys Snacks Towels Clothing Good Hat Rain Poncho Bug Head Net Multi-Pocket Vest Sport Sandals Long Underwear Filp-Flops

I use a large container for the bulk of the water and keep a soda bottle with water in reach for drinking in the car or on hikes.

Let your kids pick out what they want. Good distractions for the little ones. I use them as seat covers to protect from accidents for easy packing.

A great piece of apparel. Keeps all your little items handy.

Great for showering in as well as lake swimming.

1271 W Cerritos Ave. Anaheim, CA 92802-2219 1. Start out going EAST on W CERRITOS AVE toward S WALNUT ST. 2. Turn LEFT onto S WALNUT ST. 3. Turn RIGHT onto W BALL RD. 0.1 mi 0.5 mi 3.0 mi

4. Merge onto CA-57 N toward POMONA. 5. Merge onto CA-91 E toward RIVERSIDE. 6. Merge onto CA-71 N toward ONTARIO/POMONA.

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7. Take the RIVERSIDE DR/PEYTON DR exit, EXIT 12A, toward CA-60 E. 0.3 mi 8. Turn RIGHT onto RIVERSIDE DR. 9. Turn LEFT onto RESERVOIR AVE. 10. RESERVOIR AVE becomes S RESERVOIR ST. 11. Merge onto CA-60 E toward RIVERSIDE. 12. Take the RAMONA AVENUE exit, EXIT 32. 13. Turn RIGHT onto RAMONA AVE. 14. Merge onto CA-71 S via the ramp on the LEFT. 15. Merge onto CA-91 W toward BEACH CITIES. 16. Take the GREEN RIVER RD exit, EXIT 44. 17. Turn LEFT onto GREEN RIVER RD. 18. Merge onto CA-91 E via the ramp on the LEFT toward RIVERSIDE. 0.6 mi 0.1 mi 0.3 mi 1.2 mi 0.3 mi 3.4 mi 7.7 mi 0.9 mi 0.2 mi 0.1 mi 10.7 mi

20. Turn RIGHT onto LA SIERRA AVE. 21. Turn LEFT onto EL SOBRANTE RD. 22. Turn LEFT onto CAJALCO RD. 23. CAJALCO RD becomes CAJALCO EXPY. 24. CAJALCO EXPY becomes RAMONA EXPY. 2.7 mi 25. Turn LEFT onto LAKE PERRIS DR. 26. 17801 LAKE PERRIS DR is on the LEFT.
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