
Camping Checklist: Things To Carry When You Go Camping
Camping is a great way to get outdoors with your family and friends or even enjoy some solitude by engaging with nature by yourself. But a crucial part of enjoying your camping experience is interlaced with knowing what equipment to carry that can allow you to seamlessly exist outdoors.
And if it’s your first-time camping, gathering all the necessary gear can seem to be a daunting experience, but NOT ANYMORE!
Read our comprehensive Camping Checklist below to make sure you don’t forget anything important.
For your campsite, always pack:
- A tent
- Sleeping bags and pads
- Camping pillow
- Headlamps or flashlights with extra batteries
- Foldable camp chairs and table
- Lantern (optional)
To always be prepared in case of technical difficulties, make sure to pack:
- A Multi-tool
- Duct tape
- Extra cord
- Tent-pole repair sleeve
- Pad/Mattress repair kit
- Mallet or hammer
- Small dustpan (optional)
If you plan to cook at the campsite, always carry:
- A stove and fuel
- Matches / light / Firestarter
- Frying pan, cooking pots and pot holder
- Eating utensils
- Mugs /cups
- Bottle opener or corkscrew
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Cooler
- Water bottles
- Trash bags
For maintaining hygiene, always pack:
- Toilet paper
- Hand sanitizer
- First-aid kit
- Toiletry kit
- A small quick-dry towel
- Prescription medications
- Insect repellant
Initially, it might be sensible to borrow or rent some of the equipment, but as you become a more experienced camper, you may find it elating to figure out what gear to purchase, which can meet your camping needs.

OZTRAIL Kennedy Camper Sleeping Bag - Green
Specifically designed for summer or warmer weather use - great for the kids to take on sleepovers or for use in caravans or cabins
- Rated to a minimum temperature of 10°C
- Non-allergenic ExoTherm® X Fill for great insulating properties
- Fill Weight: 150gsm
- Light weight & easy to carry
- 100% Polyester outer shell
- Comfortable & durable Airweave polycotton liner
- Coil zip for long lasting trouble-free operation
- Auto-lock zipper helps prevent the zip opening during the night
- Velcro closure at top of the sleeping bag keeps the bag around you allowing you to control the temperature by adjusting the zip
- Zip draft tube to minimise cold air entering
- Stuff sack included
Sick of swatting yourself all night while you’re trying to sleep? The Mozzie Net Double Box Style from OZtrail is the answer.
This net features a 6 point hanging design which gives you more space inside for protection. It’s constructed from ultra-fine insect mesh that’s comprised of a 1 x 1 heavy duty weave and it has an ultra-fine thread weaved through. This ensures that it provides protection from smaller insects such as sandflies while keeping it breathable.
Set up a Mozzie Net Double Box Style from OZtrail to keep bugs at bay while you snooze.

OZTRAIL Liner Cotton Sleeping Bag
Extra warmth in your sleeping bag - lightweight and easy care
FEATURES
- Cotton sleeping bag liner
- Additional layer inside your sleeping bag keeps you warmer
- Keeps your sleeping bag cleaner
- Easy to wash and care for
- Packed in an eco-friendly, all natural, undyed and unbleached cotton carry bag

OZTRAIL Liner Cotton With Pillow Slip Sleeping Bag
Designed for to fit a standard bed
FEATURES
- Extra room plus a built-in pocket for your pillow
- Extra warmth in your sleeping bag - lightweight and easy care
- In hot weather, use a liner instead of your sleeping bag
- Additional layer inside your sleeping bag keeps you warmer
- Keeps your sleeping bag cleaner
- Easy to wash and care for
- Packed in an eco-friendly, all natural, undyed and unbleached cotton carry bag
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