Camping Checklist – Equipment You’ll Need For Your Outdoor Adventure
Having the proper camping equipment is essential in order to make sure your trip is fun. Here’s a camping checklist you can use to help ensure you pack everything you need.
A camping checklist like this can be a valuable to use to check off as you get ready to make sure you leave nothing behind. (Click on the image to the left for a printer friendly pdf file.)
Keep in mind that the camping gear you pack will vary considerably depending on where you camp, the time of year you go, and how long you plan on staying. This list should be used as a reference guide only and remove or add items to suit your individual needs. Read more
- Product Ratings: (5 is the best)
Coleman Air Pump Large Dual Action Hand
Coleman Air Pump Large Dual Action Hand
The Coleman dual action hand pump works great as a backup to an electric unit or as a stand alone device. This air pump is made of durable plastic and comes with a variety of nozzle attachments so you can use it for multiple inflation jobs. Read more
- Product Ratings: (5 is the best)
Portable Camping Toilet Visa 268 Deluxe by Sanitation Equipment
Portable Camping Toilet Visa 268 Deluxe by Sanitation Equipment
This portable toilet is a great unit for anyone who despises using public port-o-potties or camps where there’s not public facilities. Great for RV’ing or camping this portable toilet features a piston type flush that keeps odors contained. Read more
- Product Ratings: (5 is the best)
Portable Privacy Shelter Guide Gear Pop-up Room and Solar Shower
Portable Privacy Shelter Guide Gear Pop-up Room and Solar Shower
Put on a bathing suit at the beach, or change clothes while camping with your own privacy shelter. This easy to set up privacy shelter makes changing quick and hassle free. Unzip the carrying case and this shelter pops up in minutes.
Providing you with your own portable privacy shelter that measures 4′x4′ x 6′6″h this handy pop-up room can also serve as a solar shower. The included 5-gallon PVC Solar Shower can be warmed by the sun to rinse off and stay clean in dusty campground or sandy beach environments.
Constructed with a fiberglass-pole frame and 70 denier/190T polyester material the shelter sets up quickly and includes stakes for stability. You can also attach it to nearby tree’s to increase its strength in windy conditions.
Here’s some of the best features of – Guide Gear® Pop – up Shelter with Solar Shower
- Guide Gear popup camping privacy shelter sets up quickly
- Made of 70 denier / 190T polyester fabric
- Camping privacy shower from five gallon PVC solar shower
- Popup room measures 4′x4′ x 6′6″h
- Fiberglass-pole frame
- Product Ratings: (5 is the best)
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Coleman Propane Stove Adapter and Hose
Coleman Propane Stove Adapter and Hose
This Coleman adapter and hose works to easily attach grills and lanterns to propane cylinders.
The hose is high density and measures five feet in length to provide plenty of room to reach your propane appliances.
The adapter can be used to attach to propane cylinders that measure up to 20lbs. and provides fast and convenient refilling. Comes with a one year warranty from Coleman.
Here’s some of the best features of – Coleman High-Pressure Propane Hose and Adapter
- Coleman High-Pressure Propane Hose and Adapter kit
- Attach your propane cylinders to grills or lanterns
- Connects appliances to refillable cylinders up to 20 lb
- One year manufacturers warranty
- Five foot long high density hose
- Product Ratings: (5 is the best)
Camping Hammock Texsport Lakeway
Camping Hammock Texsport Lakeway
Relaxing under the trees while camping is the perfect way to enjoy your vaction. With this hammock you can enjoy a comfortable rest under a shady spot with room for two. Made of durable quilted cotton with comfortable padding the Texsport Lakeway hammock is just what you need to maximize your outdoor excursions.
The bedding area of the hammock measures 85 x 56 bed size and the total overall size measures 118 x 57. Hardwood spreader bars and sturdy welded suspension rings ensure that it will remain secure. It’s rated to 400 lbs. making it perfect for two person comfort. You can attach it to two trees or it fits 14262 or 14263 hammock stands.
Here’s some of the best features of – Texsport Lakeway Hammock
- Hammock measures 118 x 57 overall and 85 x 56 bedding area
- Made of durable hardwood spreader bars and sturdy welded suspension rings
- Constructed with quilted cotton and padding for extra comfort
- Made for two people and fits 14262 or 14263 hammock stands
- Product Ratings: (5 is the best)
Lodge Cast Iron Griddle 10-1/2-Inch Round Cooking
Lodge Cast Iron Griddle 10-1/2-Inch Round Cooking
You’re going to enjoy cooking with this cast iron griddle. It’s so easy to get perfect slow cooked pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage. The cast iron surface has excellent heat distribution and retention turning out great cooked food with little effort.
The size of this griddle is 10 1/2 inches making it the right size for pancakes, hamburgers, tortillas, grilled sandwiches or steaks. It comes pre-seasoned and ready to go from the manufacturer with their Lodge vegetable oil formula. A sturdy handle can be used for hanging it up for drying or storage.
Here’s some of the best features of – Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 10-1/2-Inch Round Griddle
- Round cast-iron griddle has a 10 1/2 inch cooking area that’s 1/2 deep
- Measures 1/2 by 10-1/2 by 15 inches
- Pre-seasoned with the Lodge vegetable oil formula
- Sturdy handle with hole for easy hanging/storage
- Heavy duty griddle that has great heat distribution and retention
- Product Ratings: (5 is the best)
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 8-Inch
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 8-Inch
Cast iron skillets are great for superior heat transfer and slow cooking foods. This 8 inch skillet is perfect for cooking over a campfire, stove, or cook top without scorching. It is made of durable long lasting metal that’s pre-seasoned with Lodge’s vegetable oil formula.
The size of this skillet is suitable for cooking a couple of eggs, chicken drumsticks or hamburgers at a time. Two pouring lips allow you to easily drain fat from cooking. There’s also a loop in the handle to hang for storage or drying. The cast iron skillet can be simply cleaned with a stiff brush and hot water.
Here’s some of the best features of – Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron 8-Inch Skillet
- Cast-Iron 8-Inch Skillet is great for cooking over an open fire without scorching
- Comes pre-seasoned with Lodge’s vegetable oil formula
- Two pouring lips allow east fat drainage
- Lifetime warranty and easy cleanup with stiff brush and hot water
- Rugged cast-iron construction provides even cooking heat transfer
- Product Ratings: (5 is the best)
Childrens Sleeping Bag Kids Eureka Grasshopper 30 Degree
Childrens Sleeping Bag Kids Eureka Grasshopper 30 Degree
This durable quality children’s sleeping bag from Eureka will keep them warm on chilly nights and provide them with a comfortable nights sleep. Rated to 30 degrees, it can handle most camping conditions. A trapezoidal foot section is shaped to accommodate your child’s natural sleeping position.
This sleeping bag has 7-hole slickened Polyester Thermashield fiber fill which provides excellent warmth. 7 tunnel fill runs the length of the sleeping bag and traps heat efficiently in the spaces which retains the heat inside the bag. The polyester taffeta inner liner provides a lot of comfort. There’s even a stash pocket that a child can use to store a flashlight or stuffed animal.
The Eureka Grasshopper sleeping bag for kids measures 66 by 26 by 18 inches, has a fill weight of 1.7 pounds and weights a total of 2.9 pounds. The zipper is positioned on the right side of the bag and it includes a stuff sack.
Here’s some of the best features of – Eureka Grasshopper Kids 30-Degree Sleeping Bag
- Eureka Grasshopper Kids Sleeping Bag is rated to + 30-Degrees
- Measurement size: 66 by 26 by 18
- Comes with a built in inner stash pocket
- Sleeping bag fill weight is 1.7 pounds and carry weight is 2.9 pounds
- Product Ratings: (5 is the best)
Kids Sleeping Bag Eureka Lady Bug
Kids Sleeping Bag Eureka Lady Bug
Your kids will love this cute and cozy sleeping bag. It’s multi-needle quilt construction and rated to above 30 degrees F making it a good choice for most recreational camping conditions. The sleeping bag measures 66″ x 26″ x 18″ and is has a quick drying inner Polyester Taffeta liner.
The ThermaShield premium polyester fill keeps your kids warm and traps warmth inside the bag for warm nights sleep. A trapezoidal foot box sack makes it easy to put away and store. The sleeping bag is durable and even has an inside stash pocket for storing stuffed animals or a flashlight.
Here’s some of the best features of – Eureka! Lady Bug Sleeping Bag
- Kids Sleeping Bag measures 66″ x 26″ x 18″
- Inner polyester Taffeta liner is quick drying
- Warm for most camping conditionsa and rated to +30 degrees F
- Durable polyester taffeta shell
- Product Ratings: (5 is the best)

