Primitive Camping Packing List

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Open or close each section below based on your trip's weather and particular needs.
Add your own extras and get outside!

Moderate Weather Camping
  Tent- 3 season

  Sleeping Bag (30-50 degree rated)

  Ground Cloth

  Closed Foam or Inflatable Sleeping Pad

  Pillow

  Duffle or Backpack

  Flashlight or Headlamp

  Batteries

  Water Bottles

  Folding Saw or Hatchet

  Pocket Knife or Multi-Tool

  Lantern

  Lantern Fuel/Batteries

  Matches or lighter in ziplock

  Large Water Container

  Water Filter or Purification Tablets

  Large Ziplock Bags

  Toilet Paper

  Trowel or Portable Latrine

  Work Gloves

  50 ft 1/8" or 1/4" rope

  Mirror

  Maps

  Chairs

Hot Weather Camping
  Light Tent- 3 season

  Light Sleeping Bag, liner or sheet

  Ground Cloth

  Closed Foam or Inflatable Sleeping Pad

  Pillow

  Duffle or Backpack

  Flashlight or Headlamp

  Batteries

  Multiple Water Bottles

  Folding Saw or Hatchet

  Pocket Knife or Multi-Tool

  Lantern

  Lantern Fuel/Batteries

  Matches or lighter in ziplock

  Large Water Container

  Water Filter or Purification Tablets

  Large Ziplock Bags

  Toilet Paper

  Trowel or Portable Latrine

  Work Gloves

  50 ft 1/8" or 1/4" rope

  Mirror

  Maps

  Chairs

Cold Weather Camping
  Tent- 4 season

  Sleeping Bag (-20 to +20 degree rated)

  Ground Cloth

  Closed Foam or Inflatable Sleeping Pad

  Pillow

  Duffle or Backpack

  Flashlight or Headlamp

  Batteries

  Water Bottles

  Folding Saw or Hatchet

  Pocket Knife or Multi-Tool

  Lantern

  Lantern Fuel/Batteries

  Matches or lighter in ziplock

  Large Water Container

  Water Filter or Purification Tablets

  Large Ziplock Bags

  Toilet Paper

  Trowel or Portable Latrine

  Work Gloves

  50 ft 1/8" or 1/4" rope

  Mirror

  Maps

  Chairs

  Hand or Foot Warmers

Wet Weather Extras
  Heavy Duty Tarps

  Canopy or Dining Fly

  Heavy Duty Trash Bags

First Aid Kit
  Pain Relief Medicines

  Allergy Medicines

  Antacid Medicines

  Bandaids

  Foot Care

  Solar Blanket

  Scissors

  Needle/thread

  Tape

  Gauze Pads

  Antibiotic Ointment

  Eye Ointment

  Alcohol Swabs

  Support Bandage

  Hot/cold packs

Moderate/Hot Weather Clothing
  Pants or shorts per day

  Shirt per day

  Socks per day

  Underclothing per day

  Hat

  Sunglasses

  Boots or sturdy shoes

  Light camp shoes

  Light Windproof Jacket

  Rain Gear

  Belt

  Sleep pants

  Sleep shirt

Cold Weather Clothing
  Long Pants per day

  Shirt per day

  Wool blend Socks per day

  Underclothing per day

  Thermal or Silk Underclothing

  Knit Hat

  Sunglasses

  Boots or sturdy shoes

  Light camp shoes

  Rain Gear

  Belt

  Sleep pants

  Sleep shirt

  Insulated Gloves

  Glove Liners

  Winter Coat and Liner

  Pants Shell

  Gators

Snow and Ice Extras
  Snow Anchors

  Snow Shoes

  Crampons

  Ice Axe

  Heavy Duty Tarps

Personal Items
  Toothbrush

  Toothpaste

  Comb/brush

  Deodorant

  Soap

  Shampoo

  Beauty Aids

  Razor

  Shaving Cream

  Towel

  Wash Cloth/Bandana

  RX Medicines

  Feminine Hygiene

  Lip Balm

  Sunscreen

  Insect Repellant

  Pen/Pencil

  Paper

  Whistle

  Money

Cooking and Food
  Spoon/Fork per pers.

  Cup per person

  Plate per person

  Griddle

  Cooking Pots

  Cooking Pans or Skillet

  Dutch Oven and accessories

  Camp Stove

  Fuel as needed

  Charcoal as needed

  Serving Utensils

  Spatula

  Cooler

  Ice or Cold Packs as needed

  Food- Snacks x 2 per day

  Food- Meals x 3 per day

  Condiments

  Paper Towels

  Dishwashing Soap

  Sponge or scrubber

  Dish Towel

Optional Extras
  Book/magazine

  Heater/Fan

  Hammock

  Air Bed

  Cot

  Mosquito Net

  Utility Table

  Binoculars

  Camera

  GPS

  Compass

  2-way radios

  Mobile Phone

  Games

  Canopy or Dining Fly

  Broom

  Duct Tape

My Extras
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