Weekend Camping Trip Packing List
Heading off for a weekend camping adventure? This expert-approved packing list covers every essential you need for 2–3 nights outdoors. Whether you’re car camping, staying at a campsite, or venturing into the wilderness, this checklist includes gear, food, clothing, tools, and safety items. Keep your trip organized and stress-free with this printable weekend camping checklist.
🏕️Must-Have Gear for a Comfortable Outdoor Getaway
⛺ Shelter & Sleeping
- Tent (with stakes, rainfly, footprint)
- Sleeping bag (rated for nighttime temps)
- Sleeping pad or air mattress
- Pillow (or inflatable travel pillow)
- Tarp or ground cover
- Mallet or hammer (for tent stakes)
- Camping blanket or extra layers
🔥 Cooking & Food
- Portable stove or grill
- Fuel canister or charcoal
- Lighter & waterproof matches
- Cookware (pot, pan, kettle)
- Eating utensils & cooking tools
- Plates, bowls, cups
- Cooler with ice or ice packs
- Food for 3 days (easy-to-cook or prepped)
- Reusable water bottles or jug
- Dish soap, sponge, towel
- Trash bags
- Portable coffee maker or instant coffee
👕 Clothing
- Moisture-wicking tops (2–3)
- Comfortable pants or shorts (2)
- Insulating layer (fleece or hoodie)
- Waterproof jacket or poncho
- Sleepwear
- Undergarments (3 sets)
- Wool or synthetic socks (3 pairs)
- Hat for sun / warm hat for cold
- Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
- Sandals or camp shoes
🧴 Toiletries & Hygiene
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Biodegradable soap
- Deodorant
- Quick-dry towel
- Toilet paper or wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Small mirror & comb
- Menstrual products (if needed)
- Ziplock or dry bags for toiletries
🧰 Tools & Safety
- Headlamp or flashlight (with batteries)
- Pocket knife or multi-tool
- Duct tape or gear repair kit
- First aid kit
- Whistle
- Map or GPS (especially offline)
- Bug spray or repellent
- Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF
- Emergency contact info
🎒 Comfort & Extras
- Camping chairs
- Hammock
- Book, cards, or games
- Notebook & pen
- Binoculars or camera
- Marshmallow sticks
- Star chart or night sky app
- Power bank or solar charger
- Weather-appropriate gear (e.g., gaiters, gloves)