The Complete Car Camping Checklist

Sleeping

• Tent
• Sleeping Bag
• Air Mattress/ Sleeping Pad
• Pillow

Kitchen

• Cooler
• Stove
• Pots/Pans
• Fuel
• Cooking Utensils
• Knife and Cutting Board
• Egg Holder
• Coffee Press
• Water Bottle
• Water
• Dish Soap
• Trash Bag

Other Items

• Head Lamp
• Lantern
• Chairs
• Trekking Poles
• Day Pack
• Map/Compass
• Knife
• Reservation
• Camera
• Tripod
• Hammock
• Duct Tape
• Emergency Shelter
• Fire Starter
• First Aid Kit

Personal Items

• Hand Sanitizer
• Sunscreen
• Lip Balm
• Insect Repellent
• Toilet Paper
• Bathing Wipes
• Toothbrush, Toothpaste
• Towel
• Menstruation Products
• Blister Treatment
• Medication
• Credit Card/Cash
• ID

Clothes

• Sweat Wicking Shirt
• Insulated Jacket
• Base Layers
• Fleece Jacket
• Sunglasses
• Leggings
• Hiking Pants
• Hiking Shoes/ Hiking Boots
• Hat
• Sports Bra/Underwear
• Wool Socks
• Camp Shoes
• Sleepwear
• Swimsuit

A tent is a must have for camping. REI has some of the best tents out there. Extremely high quality and packable. This REI half dome is no exception, and it comes with a rain fly.>>>Check Out The Tent Here

Having a mattress is essential when you camp. It will keep you warm and comfortable. I have slept on a cold hard ground with only a sleeping bag before. Trust me it is not fun!>>>Check Out This Mattress Here

One of the essentials of camping is a sleeping bag. The REI Joule sleeping bag is well known in the outdoor community. It is warm and comfy. >>>Check Out The Sleeping Bag Here

I love how packable the Nemo Fillo is. I can take it backpacking or camping. You can inflate it to your comfort level. >>>Check Out This Super Comfy Pillow Here

I love this Yeti! I can take this with me everywhere. I sometimes carry it on the plane as a carry-on. It is pretty lightweight for being a cooler and can pack a lot of food. Very flexible. >>>Check Out The Best Cooler Here

I love having an easy way to cook my meals. This stove is great! >>>Buy A Stove Here

I just got this set, and it is AMAZING! The pots and pans are high quality, and I love how all this equipment fits so neatly in a pot. >>>Check Out This Great Set Here

I like how this knife set has its own cutting board. Very useful when making some fajitas. >>>Check Out This Knife Here

Every time someone sees my egg holder, they want it! It packs well in my yeti cooler, and the eggs do not break. >>>Check Out This Cute Egg Holder

Having a nice hot fresh cup of coffee in the morning is a must for me! Luckily this kit makes it way easy for me!! No more gross instant coffee. This is a packable french press with a thermos cup and a little pot. I love it! >>>Check Out This Cool Coffee Press!

Hydro Flask is my go-to water bottle for my adventures. I love how it keeps my liquids hot or cold. It is also extremely durable. >>>Check Out My Favorite Water Bottles Here

I love how this soap is biodegradable just in case you need to get rid of it on the ground.>>>Check Out This Biodegradable Soap

Some campgrounds already have kitchen sinks, so you might not need this, but it is good to pack just in case. >>>Check Out This Sink Here

One of the essentials for camping is a headlamp. I love Black Diamond headlamps! They are known to be some of the best headlamps in the market. I usually wear my headlamps around the campground, and for sunset hikes. >>>Check Out This Handy Headlamp Here

This lantern I have linked is one of my first outdoor purchases. It is still going strong!>>>Check Out This Lantern

When you are packing for car camping, do not forget chairs. You definitely need a chair if you want to hang around by the fire 🙂 >>>Check It Out Here

I only bring trekking poles if I am doing a strenuous steep hike. Poles help with my joints. >>>Check Out These Poles Here

If you are hiking, a daypack is a great way to store all your essentials. I love Osprey backpacks. They are high quality and have great support. >>>Check Out This Day Pack Here

If you are going on an adventure while you are camping, always bring a map and compass with you. >>>Buy My Compass Here

You never know when you will need a knife!>>>Check Out My Knife Here

The Sony A6000 was the first professional camera I bought. It takes high-quality photos, and I highly recommend for someone wanting to dabble with photography. >>>Check Out My Awesome Camera Here

I sometimes take this with me when I want to capture great sunset pictures. >>>Check Out My Tripod Here

If you love lounging around, a hammock is perfect! This hammock is extremely packable. >>>Check Out My Hammock Here

You never know if you will need duct tape!>>>Check Out Duct Tape Here

An emergency blanket is excellent to have on hand if you go hiking. I luckily never had to use one, but I always have it with me just in case. They are super lightweight and inexpensive. >>>Check Out This Nifty Thing Here

I love how easy it is to start a fire with this pack! >>>Check Out This Fire Starter Here

I always bring a first aid kit on my camping and hiking adventures. Most first aid kits have the number of people and days worth of equipment. >>>Check Out This First Aid Kit

Most restrooms at campgrounds do not have soap, so I always bring hand sanitizer. >>>Check Out This Hand Sanitizer Here

Sunscreen is part of the ten essentials and should always be packed when camping or hiking. >>>Don’t Get Burned Buy Some Sunscreen Here

My lips are always chapped or dry in the outdoors, and this helps a lot! >>>Check Out This Lip Balm Here

Being attacked by bugs is no fun! A swarm of mosquitos has attacked me, and sadly we forgot the repellent. >>>Buy Some Repellent Here

Ok, so I think you should still bring some toilet paper because some restrooms on campgrounds do not have them, but this Kula Cloth is pretty cool! You can reuse it when you pee. >>>Check Out The Really Cool Kula Cloth!

If there are no showers, I love bringing this and cleaning myself before bed. If you do get clean wipes, make sure not to buy scented ones. I once got attacked by fleas because of it. Not fun! >>>Feel Clean And Buy Some Wipes Here

I have a specific toothbrush and toothpaste I use when I camp and backpack. Love how packable it is. >>>Check Out These Packable Toothbrushes And Toothpasts Here

In case the campground has showers, you might need to bring a towel. Also, many campground restrooms do not provide paper towels, so you might need a smaller towel to wash your face. >>>Check Out These Small Towels >>>Check Out These Large Towels

The trick to hiking clothing is not to wear any cotton. Cotton soaks up your sweat, which can get uncomfortable pretty fast. I love this breathable Patagonia shirt. You can also wear your workout clothes. Those usually work just as good. >>>Check It Out Here

The Arcteryx rain jacket keeps me pretty dry! I always bring it with me on all my adventures just in case. You don’t need to buy this fancy jacket to stay dry, though. A poncho works just fine! >>>Check Out These Rain Jackets Here

These sunglasses are great to have on your adventures! I love them. >>>Check Out These Cute Sunglasses Here!

The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Jacket is my favorite jacket of all time. It is incredibly lightweight, compact, and warm at the same time. If you look around my blog, it is the jacket I am always wearing. >>>Check Out This Cute Jacket Here

I usually only wear these in the wintertime. They are very warm and breathable! >>>Check Out The Bottom Layer Here >>>Check Out The Top Layer Here

I usually bring extra layers on hikes just in case. I love this Patagonia quarter zip. They are extremely warm and comfortable. >>>Check Out My Fav Hiking Sweater Here

Ok, I freaking LOVE these leggings. They are so comfortable and soft! I am seriously impressed with REI and these cool new leggings! I now want them in all colors. The bonus is that they have large pockets! >>>Check Out These Leggings Here

I sometimes wear hiking pants if it is raining. But leggings are usually my go-to. Still, I really like these Arcteryx pants. They are pretty durable! >>>Check Out These Pants Here

I love my Oboz hiking shoes! They are pretty comfortable and durable! >>>Check Out The Best Hiking Women’s Shoes Here

Protecting your face from the sun is very important, so having a hat on a sunny day is essential. I love this Patagonia design hat. >>>Check Out This Cute Hat Here

Smartwool has some of the best hiking socks out there. I love them! They help prevent blisters and are breathable. >>>Check Out These Socks Here