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Now that I have covered Water. I feel that I can sufficiently create a checklist for weekend campers. So let’s get started.

NECESSITIES:

[ ] Water – 3.0 Liters per day of clean, purified drinking water, plus extra water for cleaning and cooking.

[ ] Water Purifier – Pump Filters are my recommendation.

[ ] Water Bottles – Two hard shell bottles (like nalgene) are good for carrying drinking water, but I would also recommend a 3.0 L water bladder and a pack to hold the bladder and protect it.

[ ] Food – Enough for 3 meals a day, plus at least one snack. Camping in the elements is not a time to practice restricted meal dieting (not that anytime actually is).

[ ] Camping Stove and Fuel – Even if you plan to cook everything over a camp fire, it could rain. Get a stove, the correct fuel supply, and the pans to cook over it.

[ ] First Aid Kit – Just in Case of Emergencies

[ ] Multi-Tool Kit – A good, strong, sharp pocket knife. Avoid the cheap Swiss Army knockoffs, and go for a strong multi-tool kit.

[ ] Matches in a Waterproof Case – Even if you have a lighter, bring matches.

[ ] Firestarter sticks – Cheap and Light…. helps to start a fire, even in less than ideal conditions.

[ ] Soap – If staying more than a night, soap is needed to clean pots and pans at a minimum.

GEAR:

[ ] Cooking Pans – Depends on your method of cooking, but make sure to have pots and pans to cook your meals over a stove & if you plan on cooking on a campfire also bring iron skillets (cooking over a campfire can damage many types of backpacking stoves)

[ ] Tent – A form of shelter, including a good rain fly…even if it looks like clear weather.

[ ] Tarp – works well as a foo

[ ] Sleeping Bag – A three season bag is generally best for most conditions, but if camping in the dead of winter in the Southern US, you will want to go with a mummy bag with a much lower temperature range to keep you warm.

[ ] Waterproof Compression Sack – keeps the sleeping dry…ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY

[ ] BackPack – a means of carrying all equipment and supplies.

[ ] Flashlight – Some access to lighting ( I prefer a headlamp, it keeps the hands free while doing the job).

[ ] Flashlight Batteries – Extra Batteries, better safe than stuck in the dark.

[ ] Garbage Bag – Doubles as a pack cover, and for packing all garbage out (ALWAYS PACK IT OUT, PROTECT NATURE)

CLOTHING:

[ ] Rain Gear – regardless of the weather condition rain jacket and pants keep you dry and warm.

[ ] Bandanna – Doubles as a rag, and pre-filter for water.

[ ] Hiking Boots – Waterproof Hiking Boots are ideal for hiking and keeping the feet dry.

[ ] Socks – Liner Socks that wick away moisture, and a pair of comfortable hiking socks

[ ] Pants/Shorts Convertibles – Warm, Comfortable Pants that dry quickly, and can convert to shorts in warmer weather.

[ ] Short Sleeve T-Shirt

[ ] Long Sleeve T-Shirt

[ ] Warm Jacket

[ ] Cool Weather Clothing – Toboggan, Thermal Underwear, Gloves, Wool Jackets, pants, and sockets.

TOILETRIES:

[ ] Soap – Bathing, Washing Hands, and for Pots and Pans

[ ] Toothbrush and Tooth Paste

[ ] Quick Drying Towel

[ ] Toilet Paper

[ ] Shovel

There is the basic, simplistic checklist.  Anything you think I left off, please let me know. Remember this list is for weekend campers, not long distance backpackers. I will do another checklist in the future for backpackers. I look forward to your comments.

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