Pack Ganern! Must-Bring Camping Essentials

Are you excited for your camping day? We sure hope you do!

Camping outdoors is an exciting, challenging experience, especially if it’s your first time camping. Even though camping can be exhausting, you can still make it a pleasant experience by bringing the essential things you need during the trip.

Your needs may differ depending on the location of the campsite and if you’re camping or glamping. Before you go around and stuff everything inside your bag, check the location and see if you can omit to bring other things along with you. Sometimes, campsites already provide cooking pits or utensils. For example, Quest arranges lunch and dinner options for our team building participants, so they don’t have to worry bringing in utensils or cookware.

It can be tiresome to plan what you need to bring to your camping day. Don’t worry, we already got you covered! We at Quest Adventure Camp has put up this what-to-pack camping checklist for your next camping trip!

What to Pack for Camping Checklist

Packing your things is easy, but thinking of what to bring for your camping trip can be quite hard, especially if you’re not familiar with camping. Before you start packing, here’s a quick list of tips to start with:

• Check your campsite. Ask the campgrounds facilitator on what’s available in the camp, so you’ll know what to bring and what not to bring.
• Prepare the food. If you can already prepare the food in your home beforehand, then that’s wiser to do so than doing it in the camp.
• We recommend packing your things accordingly. Keep similar items together so you know where to look for it.

Get your bags ready and start packing!

CAMPSITE ITEMS

• Tent, poles, stakes, if necessary
• Tarp where you can pitch your tent, to cover the ground especially if it’s muddy
• Extra tarp or canopy
• Sleeping bag
• Pillows
• Extra blankets
• Chairs
• Headlamps or flashlights, don’t forget some extra batteries
• Lantern
• Lantern fuel or batteries

These are the essential things you need to bring on your camping trip. You can always opt to rent a tent if you don’t own one. However, with Quest Adventure Camp’s glamping tents, you don’t have to fuss bringing these along with you. Our tents are already set up at the campsite, complete with additional tarps for protection even on rainy day camping, sleeping beds, pillows, blankets, and even lanterns during the night. Our glamping tents can very well accommodate three to four people inside.

PERSONAL ITEMS

• First-aid kit, especially for wound management
• Alcohol or antiseptic wipes
• Insect repellent, either lotion or stickers
• Prescription medications, especially for those needing maintenance medication
• Soap
• Sunblock lotion, preferably between SPF 30 to 50
• Toothbrush, and other personal toiletries
• Eyeshades
• Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses
• Laundry bag for your dirty clothes, preferably one for dry clothes and the other for wet clothes.

Camping may involve some physical activities, so it’s better to be prepared with your own first-aid kit, especially for wound treatment and management. If your tent doesn’t have a mosquito net, you might get bitten at night, so prepare an insect repellant of your choice. You also need to protect your skin from harmful sun rays during your outdoor activities, so you better bring a sunblock lotion or spray, preferably between SPF 30 to 50.

KITCHEN

• Stove
• Fuel for stove
• Matches or lighter
• Firewood
• Cooking utensils necessary for cooking some light meals
• Frying pan
• Pot
• Roasting sticks
• Food containers, bags
• Trash bags
• Cooler
• Ice
• Water bottles
• Plates, bowls, forks, spoons, knives
• Cups, mugs
• Cutting board
• Biodegradable soap and sponge
• Paper towels

These items may or may not be necessary during camping; some campgrounds have grillers where you can cook for free as long as you provide the firewood for cooking. If you prefer to grill your food instead, take extra caution and clean the provided utensils as much as possible to prevent food contamination. When camping, it’s important that you leave with everything you brought with you. Segregate your trash accordingly. Don’t forget to clean up your mess and leave no trace at your campsite! Camp and cook responsibly.

Here in Quest Adventure Camp, we can arrange lunch and dinner options for our campers; just ask us how! We even have a bonfire set up at our glamping site for nighttime bonding and activities.

OTHER ITEMS

• Camera
• Extra batteries, camera accessories
• Campsite reservation confirmation, phone number
• Maps, area information
• Bikes, toys
• Pet supplies and food

Always remember not to leave your valuables unattended. Keep your gadgets and other accessories secure. If it’s necessary to leave your valuables in your tent, it’s best to rub shoulders with your neighboring tents as you can help secure each other’s personal belongings. The key here is to leave your electronics like your smartphones and tablets home or with the camp facilitator for safekeeping. You can secretly stash it away in your car if you have your vehicle with you. Keeping a low profile also helps; enjoy the great outdoors, disconnect from the noisy online world. In cases of emergencies, you can always carry a list of emergency contact persons they can get in touch with.

Don’t forget to bring any confirmation requirements for your campsite. Some campsites are fairly difficult to find; a quick search on Google Maps or Waze can help you get moving. On the other hand, check if your chosen campsite is pet-friendly before you pack your dog’s food. If they allow pets in the camp, be a responsible pet owner. Keep your pets on a leash and pick up after your pet.

Altogether, camping should be a relaxing trip for you, even if it’s your first time outdoors. It’s best practice to check what’s already provided for in the camp before you pack your things. Bring only what’s necessary with you; outdoor camping can be more relaxing if you leave your gadgets behind.

For a better camping experience, try glamping instead. Almost everything is already provided for you at the campsite — no more hassle in pitching up tents, bringing bulky camping gear or cookware, and more. It’s the best way to unplug, recharge, and be one with nature.