Camping packing list: The most important equipment for your adventure

There's a lot to do before every vacation: Is the first-aid kit ready? Have I packed enough underwear? What documents do I need to take with me? So that you don't set off one day without towels and bed linen like we did (it really does happen! :-)), we have put together a camping packing list for you.

Or rather several, because for the sake of simplicity we have divided the whole thing into:

• a packing list for women

• a packing list for men

• and a general packing list

Here you will also find current camping offers, maybe there is something suitable for you.

Camping packing list for women

Clothing

• Briefs

• Tops

• Socks

• T-shirts

• Jackets

• Rain jacket orponcho

• Sweatshirts

• Shorts

• Leggings

• Long pants / jeans

• Pareo(s)

• Bikini(s)

• Multifunctional scarf (e.g. from Buff) or light scarf

• Baseball cap or sun hat

For cooler climate zones

• Long underwear

• Scarf(s)

• Gloves

• Thick socks

• Cap(s)

Shoes

• Flip flops (for showering)

• Sandals

• Sneakers / Ballerinas

• Hiking / running shoes

Body care

• Toothbrush

• Deodorant

• Sun protection

• Shampoo

• Make-up

• Tampons / pads

• Toiletry bag (to hang up)

Miscellaneous

• Identity card / passport

• Emergency ID card

• Sunglasses

• Cell phone

Camping packing list for men

Clothing

• Briefs

• Socks

• T-shirts

• Jackets

• Rain jacket or poncho

• Sweatshirts

• Shorts

• Long pants / jeans

• Swimming trunks

• Multifunctional scarf (e.g. from Buff) or light scarf

• Baseball cap or sun hat

For cooler climate zones

• Long underwear

• Scarf

• Gloves

• Thick socks

• Cap(s)

Shoes

• Flip flops (for showering)

• Sandals

• Sneakers

• Hiking / running shoes

Body care

• Toothbrush

• Shampoo

• Toiletry bag (to hang up)

• Shaver

• Deodorant

• Sun protection

Miscellaneous

• Identity card / passport

• Emergency ID card

• Sunglasses

• Cell phone

General camping packing list (for both)

Finances

• Cash

• EC and/or credit card(s)

Documents

• Health insurance card

• International health insurance

• Tickets (ferry, train, plane)

• Visa / Entry documents

• Vignettes / toll tickets

• "Green card" for motor vehicles (for non-EU countries)

Emergency numbers

• Bank

• Health insurance

• Fire department

• Rescue service

• Poison control center

• Police

• Car insurance

• Veterinarian

You can find very detailed information on emergency numbers (national and international) on the website of the Tropical Institute.

Body care & health

• Toothpaste

• Dental floss

• Towels

• Soap(s)

• Toilet paper

• Cotton buds

• Contraceptives

• First-aid kit

• First aid kit

Cooking & storage

• Camping grill or stove

• Cool bag / cool box

• Cooking equipment

  • Pots

  • Pans

  • spatula

• Campinggeschirr 

  • Plate

  • Cups

  • Bowls

• Cutlery

  • Knife

  • Forks

  • Spoon

• Sharp knife(s)

• Ziplocs

• Fresh old tins

Equipment

• Blankets / sleeping bags

• Insulating mat(s)

• Cushion

• Flashlights

• Batteries

• Maps / navigation system

• Clothesline

• Clothespins

• Paracord (a large selection is available from Amazon, for example)

• Lighter / matches

• Camping chairs / table

• Multitool (e.g. from Leatherman)

Electronics

• Camera + memory card(s)

• Laptop

• Chargers

• External battery(ies)

Miscellaneous

• Water bottles / canisters

• Kitchen roll

• Dishwashing detergent

• Tea towels

• Rinsing sponge

• Bucket / rinsing bowl

• Detergent

• Laundry bag

• Waste bags

• Candles / tea lights

• Cable ties

• Sewing kit

• Cloth / picnic blanket

• Light and compact games such as Sudokus, card games or travel games

• More on-the-go play ideas for your kids

• Notebook + pens

Checklist for download

Click on the banner to download the packing list and enter the number of items you need. You also have space for your own notes.

Further practical checklists and overviews

• Original equipment for caravans and motorhomes

• Our favorite products

• Basic equipment for campers

• Checklist: Rent a motorhome

• Checklist: Traveling and camping with a child

• Checklist: Traveling with a dog from A - Z

• Checklist: Before departure

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