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Hi,

Ive just returned to camping after many years and found this checklist really useful - hope you do too.

Packing

• Backpack
• Bags - Tent bag, plastic bags, etc.
• Cardboard boxes if needed
• Ice Chests
• ICE! Ice Packs
• Bucket

Lighting - Check batteries!

• Gas lantern (these are superb)
• Lighter (as in cigarette)
• Matches (preferably water proof)
• Spare batteries and bulbs
• Spare lantern fuel and mantles

Shelter/Bedding

• TENT!!
• Sleeping bag
• Duvet (if you've got room!)
• Ground Sheet
• Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress
• Pillow
• Windbreak
• Hammer to sink tent pegs

Medical

• Suntan Lotion (ever optimistic!)
• Insect Repellent - Spray
• Aspirin, Paracetemal etc
• Tweezers for splinters and ticks
• Antiseptic, plasters and bandages
• First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)
• Pocket Tissues

Cleaning and Personal Items

• Soap
• Flannel
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste and toothbrush
• Comb/hair brush/clips/bands
• Make-up bag
• Razor and shaving cream
• Towel
• Deoderant
• Toilet Paper (essential)

Miscellaneous

• Swiss Army knife
• Compass and Map
• Safety pins
• Mobile phone / extra battery and car adapter
• Camera / good battery and extra film
• Camcorder / good battery and extra tapes
• Books, radio, cards, games, toys, etc.
• MONEY, credit card, etc
• Guitar
• Bike ?
• Binoculars
• Chairs
• Travel Clock
• Clothesline and pegs
• Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
• Maps!

Cooking

• Stove with fuel and lighter
• Newspapers for lighting a campfire
• Charcoal and Grill for BBQ
• Frying Pan
• Sauce pan - ; With lid
• Can opener
• Thermos flask?
• Corkscrew / Bottleopener

Dishes

• Plates
• Mugs
• Sharp knife
• Knives, Forks, Spoons and Teaspoons
• Dish Cloth
• Tea Towel
• Washing Up Liquid

Consumables

• Paper towels
• Rubbish bags
• Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
• Plastic knives, forks, spoons
• Aluminum Foil

Food and Drink

• Cooking Oil
• Baked Beans
• Crisps
• Butter
• Bacon
• Eggs
• Tomato sauce
• Cheese
• Onions, mushrooms, Tomatoes
• Bread
• Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar
• Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit
• Veggies
• Coffee and Tea (don't forget SUGAR!)
• Milk, juice, soft drinks
• Beer !!!!!!!!!! (don't forget this!)

As you have 3 dogs, a camping kitchen or a small wardrobe is a must in order to keep crockery, cutlery, food stuff etc tidy and out of their way. I have a dog too, I know what they are like!