It’s Time To Break Out That Camping Checklist
April 16, 2009
It’s time to break out that camping checklist and start going through everything to make sure you have everything ready for this years camping season.
It’s never too early to start checking all of your camping gear to make sure that everything is in good working order. Doing this early will make sure that you have time to fix or replace any items that may be ready to retire.
If you haven’t done so already, be sure to bookmark this site as I’m working on a camping checklist that will help you make sure that everything is ready to go when you go out for your first camping trip.
I will be coming out with one for tent camping and another one for RV camping.
UPDATE!
I’ve just completed the Tent Camping Checklist and posted it over at The Ultimate Camping Experience.com
Happy Camping 
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It sure seems like forever, but I finally got out camping this season! I remember reading this post shortly after I read it I started going through my own camping checklists!
Luckily this year I remembered most of the essential things, the one thing I forgot to bring was a backup pair of contacts and I was really nervous that I was going to loose the pair that I had in!
Contacts (and a mirror to use while taking them in and out) have since been added to my checklist, so hopefully I will not make the same mistake next year!
I can’t imagine going camping and forgetting to bring your contacts lol. I remember going to Alaska with my dad for a fishing trip and we had everything packed and ready to go, only problem was that once we got there we realized we had forgotten our rods. Luckily there was a local fishing shop nearby so we could buy some new gear.
I recently went camping on a beach in the Emerald Coast of FL and realized too late that I should have checked my gear first. I was planning on just sleeping outside under the stars, but a thunderstorm in the approached and forced me to set up the tent. It was already dark (not the best time to set up a tent) when I began. I have a small 2 person tent w/ 3 poles, and when I was setting it up, one pole was missing. What a night of sleep…LOL. I tried best I could to keep dry and sleep, but it just didn’t work.
Agree wholeheartedly..Just been to Keswick in Cumbria..Fantastic place actually and fully recommend it to anyone..Unloaded everything and began pitching my tent..Guess what?..Had not checked everything before leaving and discovered i had forgotten my tent peg bag!!! Luckily for me campers are nice and helpful people and everyone on the site gave me a peg each so i was able to pitch and enjoy my stay..From now on everytime before leaving i will do a thourough equipment check..Sound advice !!
Hi, I wish to go camping, Is there anyone who can guide me to make good preparation……………
Have any of you ever camped in New Jersey? They have over 100 great campgrounds there and the prices are pretty reasonable. You can choose to camp by the ocean or by the mountains, whichever you prefer!
If you never have, some of you should really check out a little town way up in the Rockies in Wyoming called Dubois.
I lived there 8 years while my dad was pastoring a church up there. I can truthfully say that some of the best camping and outdoor recreation in the world is in that area of the wind river valley.
Excellent fishing, hunting or whatever it is you want to do. One of the main attractions up there is the largest herd of bighorn sheep in the world.
Also, it is only an hour from Yellowstone Park and Jackson Hole. Check it out, you will love it!
I agree completely with the “bring extra blankets” tips though it’s summer. Last time we went to Yosemite to camp (it was summer), I nearly froze to death the first night: we just brought the sleeping bags… I had to wear my clothes in layers and I even tried to sleep with my coat and rain gear…
After you have prepared the list of what to bring… It pays to check, as early as possible, all of your gadgets, tools and equipment for damage so that you’ll have the time to repair or remedy it. it’s hard to rush out and replace something when you are set to go. The whole camping trip could be a disaster if you don’t.
Camping is everyone’s dream! It is not just a kid’s dream but it is also for adults like me…Ever since I was young, I have dreamed of going camping but because of so many reasons I was not able to have that experience. When I had the chance, I grabbed it enjoyed it. If you will also have that chance, take it.