Your Guide to Creating a Camping Gear Kit

A heavy duty plastic container, or two, is a great way to store all of your camping essentials. Use this list to help you create a camping gear kit.

Kit Items:

• first aid kit, including space blanket
• flashlight
• sunscreen
• sunglasses
• bug spray
• wet wipes
• hatchet
• camp shovel
• waterproof matches
• garbage bags
• table cloth
• tin foil
• pot holders
• can opener
• bottle opener
• paper plates, paper cups, plastic utensils, pots, pans, spatula, tongs
• paper towels
• biodegradable dish soap, sponge
• water purifier
• extra batteries
• GPS/compass
• MREs (Ready to Eat Meals) in case of emergency

Items to Pack Alongside Kit:

• potable water
• firewood, kindling, newspaper
• lantern
• camp stove
• fuel for lantern and camp stove
• tent
• sleeping bags, pillows, extra blanket
• camp chairs
• portable toilet and biodegradable toilet paper
• personal toiletries
• camera, film
• rain jacket