The Camping Checklist That Remembers What You Forget

75+ items, sorted into five simple categories, so nothing gets left in the driveway. Print it, check it off, and actually enjoy the drive to the campground.

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What's Inside

✓ Shelter & Sleep

Tent, stakes, sleeping bags, pads, pillows, and the one item everyone forgets: a rubber mallet.

✓ Cooking & Food

Stove, cooler, cookware, and the can opener that started this whole checklist.

✓ Clothing

Layers for warm days and cold nights, plus how many extra socks you actually need.

✓ Safety & First Aid

First aid kit, sunscreen, flashlights, and a reminder to bring the family medications.

✓ Kids' Gear & Entertainment

Comfort items, travel games, and a kid-sized flashlight that keeps them out of yours.

We built this after forgetting a can opener three exits from the campground. True story. Never again. Every item on this list has been left behind by someone, at some point, usually the one who ends up on a grocery run at 9pm on the first night.

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Do I need to print it?

Printing works best for checking things off in the car, but the PDF also works fine on your phone if you’d rather skip the paper.

What if I already have most of the gear?

Good, skip straight to the categories you’re missing. The list is organized so you can scan it in under two minutes.

Ready When You Are

One trip is all it takes to fall in love with this. Let’s make sure you don’t forget the can opener.

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