This family camping checklist gives you the essential items.

Tent or Camper

Sleeping Bags

Mattress – Foam, Air Bed (and pump) or stretcher

Pillow and pillow case

Camp stove, stand and gas or other fuel

Matches or lighter

Cooking Pots and utensils

Food and drinks

Dishwashing bowl, detergent, sponge etc.

Water container or plastic jerry can

Cutlery and plates, bowls, cups

Insect repellent

Camp map and compass

Card and travel games & ball games

Medication & sun tan lotion

Clothes – pack for layers of clothes

Torches and camp lighting (batteries if required)

Toilet roll & small shovel

Hand wash bowl or bucket & soap and towels

Rubbish bags and smaller plastic bags

Sunglasses, hats and waterproofs

First Aid Kit

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Kitchen Equipment Checklist

Bags, boxes or tubs to keep kitchen gear in

Cutlery – Knife fork & spoons

Plates, bowls, plates etc

Cups or mugs

Matches or lighter

Heat proof glove – to handle hot billies etc

Light – with gas bottle or spare fuel

Billy or kettle and a hook

Bucket

Mixing Bowl

Colander (rice)

Cutting board

Slotted spoon

Cutting or carving knife

Camp oven

Can opener

Tongs

Frypan

Tripod for campfire

Portable sink stand

Washing up bowl

Set of plugs for sink

Detergent and disinfectant

Scourer – Stainless or nylon type

Washing up cloth & brush

Rubber gloves

Tea towels

Clothes pegs and line

Portable Fridge or esky

Chairs

Shower unit

Stove – with gas bottle or spare fuel

Stove stand

Dust pan and brush

String

Table

Fire lighters

Toasting Fork

Fold Up Toilet & Toilet Paper

Food box with fitting lid

Garbage bags and carry bags

Grill – to go over open fire

Jaffle Iron

Water purification Tablets

Just remember the above list is only a guide and some of the equipment can be omitted or substituted with equipment from the kitchen at home

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Use this list as a guide. You may find a few things that you may not have thought of previously and decide to take. Be safe and prepared. Have a great trip.

General Items

Basic recovery gear – see below

Fire extinguisher

CB radio, satellite phone

Tool kit & spare parts – see list below

Water – carry at least 5 litres per person, 10 litres for remote areas

Take a good 4WD map and GPS navigator

Spare fuel and jerry cans and pouring spout

Use the Extensive Camping Checklist for your camping equipment

General Tools

Pliers & wire cutters

Open ended spanners of suitable type

Pliers & wire cutters

Adjustable spanners

Pipe wrench screwdrivers, flat and phillips

Socket set of suitable type, including ratchet, extensions, universal joints

Spark plug spanner

Hammer, chisel

Silicone sealer

Glue – general purpose like araldite and super glue

Jack – suitable for lifting car, preferably high lift mechanical type

Wheel nut spanner

Air compressor (12 volt) or foot pump

Tyre pressure gauge

Metal file

Multi meter

Hacksaw

Nuts, bolts and screws of various sizes

Gaffa or Duct tape

About a metre of Heavy wire eg. No 8 fencing wire

Battery jumper leads

WD40 or CRC

Repair manual

Hand drill & bits

Cable Ties

Any customized tools for your vechile

Basic Recovery Kit

Snatch strap

Two rated and stamped ‘D’ shackles

Shovel

Axe

Jack and jacking plate

Add these if you are going into remote areas

Manual and/or Electric Winch

Tree protector strap, winch extension straps

Snatch-Block, extra ‘D’ shackles

High lift jack and accessories

Air bag jack

Chainsaw

Snow chains – if required

Recovery points securely mounted to front and rear of vehicle

Vehicle Spares

Radiator hoses, heater hoses, fan belts

Hose & fan belt for air conditioner.

Fuses, globes, electric wire, spark plugs, plug leads, points, coil and condenser

Air, oil, fuel filters

Spare tyre tube and patches

Hose Clamps

Engine Oil

Wheel bearing grease

For extended remote trips you could include a more comprehensive range of tools and spares, but there is a limit to what you can take.

Can you add any more to this 4WD vehicle checklist?

The above photo is one of my many favourites it was taken in 2003 when we visited ‘the Kimberley’  as we were driving on the Gibb River Road

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This camping checklist is based on what my family packed when we travelled for 6 weeks – going from Victoria to Alice Springs, Tanami Track to the The Kimberley, around the Gibb River Road, across to Katherine and down Stuart Hwy to Victoria, about 10,000 kms with 2 adults 3 teenagers in a Nissan 4WD Patrol and roof rack bag.
I have added a few extras that we did not take but are optional for other travellers, I have marked the large items we did not take with an asterisk*

Write your own list from these ideas to suit your family.
Add anything else you require.

Below is a link to download the checklist in PDF format and easily print it

EQUIPMENT
___Tent including poles, pegs, guy ropes & pegs, fly. Plastic pegs for sand,
metal pegs Tents usually come with lightweight pegs that bend in hard
conditions, consider buying the heavyweight metal pegs.
___Ground sheet – cut slightly smaller than base of tent)
___Extra tarp and rope to make shade or rain protection cover

SLEEPING GEAR
___Mattress – air bed & pump, foam, self inflating
___Sleeping bags or sheets, blankets, doona
___Pillow & pillow case

TABLES & CHAIRS
___Camp table – for preparing food
___Extra table to sit around or play games
___Chairs – foldable and comfortable

COOKING
___Fridge/Cooler
___Stove & stand, gas hose & fittings
___Gas bottles – check full
___Cooking plate for gas stove or campfire*
___Billy or Kettle
___Fry pans & saucepans
___Camp or Dutch oven
___Oven mitt or gloves and camp oven hook
___Toasting fork & toaster for gas stove
___Plates & bowls – reusable or disposable paper or plastic
___Mugs, cups or glasses
___Cutlery
___Utensils – tongs, sharp knife, vegie peeler, mixing spoon, egg rings,
___Cooking tools, spatula, bottle/can opener
___Tea towels, detergent, sponge, pot scrubber
___Cutting board, enamel plates, grater, sieve, mixing bowl, small measuring jug
___Roll of foil, cling wrap, baking paper, freezer bags, zip lock bags
___Small containers for leftover food to go in
___Paper towel & Chux

DISHWASHING
___Wash up tub, can use a container that you are already bringing
___Detergent, dish brush, sponge & tea towels

MISCELLANEOUS
___Jerry cans for fuel
___Fishing boat* & safety equipment*
___Fishing rods, tackle box and bait, licence if required
___Bicycles* & helmets*
___Floor mat for entrance of tent, can be a hessian bag
___Flashlight, torch or other lighting- rechargeable, LED, gas, 12 volt
___Rope for clothesline & pegs
___Radio
___Shower bag or heated water system, hoses etc
___Stubby holders (great for protecting breakables)
___Large water jerry cans or containers 10 or 20 litre
___Personal water bottles
___Matches or lighter
___Pocket knife or multi purpose tool
___Compass
___Binoculars
___Travel clock or watch
___Mobile phone & recharger, CB radio
___Axe or hatchet & small shovel
___Plastic bucket or collapsible water bucket
___Back pack
___Sewing kit
___Garbage bags
___Hammer for tent pegs
___Floor brush & pan
___Repair kit – large rubber bands, tie wire, strong needle and nylon thread,
___Cable/zip ties, nylon rope, spare shoelaces, gaffa tape
___Laundry detergent
___Spare Batteries
___Annexe*
___Mossie net
___Small rake & broom

PERSONAL
___Hair brush/comb/clips/shampoo/conditioner
___Toothbrush & paste
___Soap, Deodorant
___Towels – some for swimming & showering
___Shaving razor/cream
___Lip balm
___Sunscreen & Insect repellent
___Toilet paper & Tissues
___Anti bacterial hand cleaner & Hand towel

MEDICAL
___First Aid kit & book
___Panadol or similar pain relief
___Cold & flu tablets
___Prescription medication and prescription repeats
___Asthma & allergy relief
___Nose spray
___Eye & ear drops
___Antiseptic cream
___Tweezers & nail scissors
___Bandages, band aids & safety pins
___Sunburn soothing cream
___Moisturizer
___Snake bite kit
___‘Sting Goes’ type spray or cream
___Tissues
___Small Scissors
___Vitamins

CLOTHING
Take enough to be clean, dry & warm take enough for at least 4 – 5 days
What you take depends on conditions cold/warm/hot/wet
Hand or machine washing can be done at laundrettes or in Holidays parks
Mornings and evenings can be cool, take clothing for all seasons
Layers of clothing usually work well.

___Long/short pants or jeans
___Long/short sleeve shirts
___Jumpers/windcheaters
___Sun hat or warm hat
___Wet weather gear
___Thick/thin socks, under wear, hankies
___Old pair of shoes for walking creeks or mud
___Gloves, mittens, scarf
___Hiking boots, thongs, sandals, runners, walking shoes

KIDS
___Soft & play toys – remember the favourite toys
___Card, board  & ball games
___Reading & colouring book/pencils
___Book suitable for diary
___Scissors, colour paper, glue stick
___Life jackets/flotation device
___Glow sticks / torch
___Baby & toddler requirements
___Swimming Goggles

PERSONAL ITEMS
___Booking info,tickets & receipts if you have booked campsites or activity
___Mobile phone & recharger
___Wallet, money, credit cards, identification etc.
___Sunglasses & reading glasses
___Binoculars & compass
___Note paper, pen, book for holiday diary
___Watch
___Identification
___Itinerary of where to plan to go
___Camera, film, batteries, video camera
___Map books, tourist info
___Contact phone numbers
___Envelopes, stamps, address book
___Magazines & Books
___Remember special occasions like birthdays etc

FOOD
___Meat – steak, sausages, chicken, mince, hamburgers, rissoles, bacon etc
___Basic foods – eggs, rice, pasta, flour (add other foods required)
___Milk, fresh or long life
___Beer, wine etc
___Soft drink, cordial etc
___Hot drinks, coffee, tea, Milo, sugar etc.
___Butter & cooking oil
___Salt,  pepper, herbs, spices
___Tomato, barbecue, soy sauce
___Toast spreads – honey, vegemite, jam
___Breakfast cereal
___Snacks & sweets – chips, biscuits, cakes etc
___Packaged food – pancake mix, soup mixes, dried veges, jelly, instant noodles etc
___Fruit, vegetables & cheese
___Bread & bread rolls, mountain bread, saladas, muffins, crumpets

VECHILE EQUIPMENT, REPAIRS & SPARES
___Radiator Hose
___Fanbelts & hoses
___Fuses
___Battery jumper leads
___Oil & Fuel Filter
___Spare tyre tubes and repair patch kit
___Tyre leaver, bead breaker
___Tool kit
___Snatch strap
___No 8 wire – very strong farm fencing wire
___Gaffa tape & electrical tape
___Can WD40
___Basic recovery gear – Snatch strap, 2 ‘D’ shackles, shovel, axe and jack.

If you are going 4WDriving a more extensive selection of tools & spares should be carried. Here is the  4WDriving  List

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Shelter
Tent, Pegs & Hammer
Ground sheet
Poly tarp for rain cover
Sleeping bags/Blankets/Sheets
Air mattress or foam mattress
Pillows

Basic Camping Equipment
Lights/Lantern & fuel/mantles
Matches or lighter
Headlamp/torches
Stove & Folding stand for stove
Camp chairs & table
Multi-tool/pocket knife
Axe/camp saw/shovel
Rope or cord

Food Preparation & Cooking
Camp stove & fuel
Cooler, esky or fridge
Large water jug
Pots, pans & camp oven
Coffee pot/kettle/Thermos
Mixing bowl & food containers
Cutting board / Sharp knife
Ziplock bags / Rubbish bags/Paper towel
Cups, plates, bowls & utensils
Salt & pepper
Dish cloth/sponge / detergent
Cooking utensils

Personal Items
Toothbrush & paste
Soap in holder
Shampoo & conditioner
Razor & shaving cream
Medications & supplements
Deodorant
Hand/Bath/Beach towels
Quick-dry wash cloths/towels
Brush/comb/Mirror
Toilet paper
Moist towelettes
Sunscreen/lip balm
Sunglasses

Clothing
Weatherproof jacket
Jacket/jumper/vest
Pants / Shorts
T-shirts/long sleeve shirts
Socks & underwear
Pyjamas
Swimsuit
Rain gear
Sun hat/cap
Hiking shoes or boots
Sandals/Thongs

Miscellaneous
Insect repellent
Firewood
Solar camp shower
Two-way radios
First aid kit
Safety pins
Fire extinguisher
Small sewing kit
Duct tape
Travel alarm clock
Notepad & pen
Camera & film
Binoculars / Compass
Maps/ Travel Books/info
Backpack
Fishing gear

For Kids
Travel games & cards
Books & magazines
Frisbee, Bat & Ball
Colouring book & textas, crayons

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EQUIPMENT
Tent including poles, pegs, guy ropes & pegs, fly. Plastic pegs for sand,
metal pegs (Tents usually come with lightweight pegs that bend in hard
conditions, consider buying the heavyweight metal pegs.
Ground sheet – cut slightly smaller than base of tent) Extra tarp and rope to
make shade or rain protection cover

COOKING
Fridge/cooler
Stove & stand, gas hose & fittings
Gas bottles – check full
Cooking plate
Fry pans & saucepans
Camping or Dutch oven
Toasting fork
Plates & bowls – paper or plastic
Cups or glasses
Cutlery
Utensils- tongs, sharp knife, vegie peeler, mixing spoon, egg rings,
Cooking tools, spatula, bottle/can opener
Tea towels, detergent, sponge, pot scrubber
Cutting board, grater, sieve for pasta or rice, mixing bowl
Roll of foil, cling wrap, freezer bags, zip lock bags,
Small containers for leftover food to go in
Paper towel

SLEEPING GEAR
Mattress
Sleeping bags or sheets, blankets, doona
Pillow & pillow case

TABLES & CHAIRS
Camp table – for preparing food
Extra table to sit around or play games
Chairs – foldable and comfortable

MISCELLANEOUS
Fishing boat & safety equipment
Bicycles
Floor mat for entrance of tent
Flashlight, rechargeable lantern, gas, 12 volt light
Rope for clothesline etc.
Clothes pegs
Battery radio
Large water bottles 10 or 20 litre
Personal water bottles
Matches or lighter
Pocket knife
Compass
Binoculars
Watch or clock
Mobile phone & recharger, CB radio
Axe or hatchet & small shovel
Buckets
Back pack
First aid kit
Sewing kit
Garbage bags
Fishing gear, rods line bait tackle
Hammer for tent pegs
Floor brush
Repair kit – large rubber bands, tie wire, strong needle and nylon thread,
cable/zip ties, nylon rope, spare shoelaces

PERSONAL
Prescribed medication
Hair brush/comb/clips/shampoo/conditioner
Toothbrush & paste
Soap, Deodorant
Towels – some for swimming & showering
Shaving razor/cream
Lip balm
Sunscreen & Insect repellent
Toilet paper
Anti bacterial hand cleaner & Hand towel

MEDICAL
First Aid kit
Panadol or similar pain relief
Cold & flu tablets
Prescription medication
Asthma & allergy relief
Nose spray
Eye drops
Antiseptic cream
Tweezers
Bandages & band aids
Sunburn soothing cream
Moisturizer
‘Sting goes’ type spray or cream
Tissues
Scissors
Vitamins
Water purifying tablets

CLOTHING
Take enough to be clean, dry & warm.
Depends on conditions cold/warm/hot/wet allow for the number of days you
will be camping.
Hand or machine washing can be done.
Mornings and evenings can be cool.
Layers of clothing usually work well.
Long/short pants or jeans
Long/short sleeve shirts
Jumpers/windcheaters
Sun hat or warm hat
Wet weather gear
Thick/thin socks
Old pair of shoes for walking creeks or mud
Gloves/mittens
Sunglasses
Hiking boots, runners, walking shoes

KIDS
Soft & play toys
Card & ball games
Reading & colouring book/pencils
Book suitable for diary
Scissors, colour paper, glue stick
Life jackets/flotation device
Glow sticks/torch
Bicycle & helmet
Baby & toddler requirements

PERSONAL ITEMS
Mobile phone & recharger
Wallet, money, credit cards, etc.
Sunglasses
Note paper & pen
Watch
Identification
Itinerary
Camera, film, batteries, video camera
Map books, tourist info
Contact phone numbers
Envelopes, stamps, address book

FOOD
Basic foods (add other foods required)
Drinks milk, fresh or long life
Soft drink, cordial etc
hot drinks, coffee, tea, Milo etc.
Sugar
Salt & pepper
Sauce
Cooking oil
Bread/toast spreads
Breakfast cereal
Snacks
Meat, Packaged & tinned food
Fruit, vegetables & cheese
Bread, rice & pasta

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