Camper Checklist
Overly Extensive Camper Inventory List - This is not my list, it has been culled from similar posts on www.thesamba.com and the vanagon.com mailing list over the years. If you pack even half of this stuff, you're probably gonna need a bigger van.
5-gal folding water jug
A/C Adapter 30A campground hookup to 3-prong grounded.
address & phone # book
air compressor, 12v
aluminum foil
basting brush
bath mat, cloth
bath towels
binoculars
biscuit cutter
blankets, wool or equiv.
bottle & can opener
box, storage (plastic covered shoe box)
broad-blade spreader knife
bubble levelers
bug spray, DEET
bug spray, flying insect
bungee cord assortment
bungees to hold open cabinet doors
butter dish w/ sealed cover
cabinet & refrigerator spill rails
cable ties (zip ties)
camp stove/lantern oil for pump seals
canteen or water bottles
car chemicals, additives if used
car factory shop manual (Bentley)
car service & warranty books, dealer addresses
car service check-off sheets/records
car spare parts for planned services
car washing soap (couple of individual or sample packets)
cell phone, AC & DC chargers, spare battery
chamois, synthetic
Chap-stick
cheese grater
cloth to clean glasses
clothes pins, metal clip style, 10-12
clothing, 8 days ea. + jackets (Layer up!)
coasters, 2-4
coffee brewer, 1-cup
coffee filters
coffee pot
Coleman dual-fuel lantern w/ acc. & spares
Coleman dual-fuel stove w/ acc. & spares
Coleman folding oven
Coleman funnel (prevents spills)
cooking fork
credit cards
cutting board, synthetic
Dawn dish washing liquid
degreaser, “409”
dining trays
dishpan
dish towel
dish-washing sponge
disposable "jump suit" for repairs
duct tape
egg carrier
egg rings for cooking
electrical assortment (wire ends, fuses, wire, etc.)
electrical tape
emergency blanket/survival tarp
emergency saw
extra batteries
extension cord, HD grounded
eyeglasses cleaner
fire starters, GI surplus or commercial
First aid kit
flannel sheets & pillow cases, set
flares & safety triangles
flashing trouble light/lantern or strobe
foam sleeves (Koozies) for soda/beer cans
folding water bucket
folding picnic table, 4-person
food items n/avail during trip (grits, UHT milk)
food (pan) scraper
frying pan handle (camp cook kits require separate)
fuel transfer or refill hose
funnel, sm. metal (cooking use)
glue, Crazy-glue & epoxy
GOOP sealer (acts as glue) or silicone seal
griddle for camp stove
hand cream
hand towel
hardware assortment (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.)
hatchet or small axe
hats, ea. person
heavy plastic spoons
high-risk spare parts for your vehicle
hose clamps
hose, fold-flat water w/ spare washer
hose shutoff valve, 3/4"
hunting knife, lg.
immunization records
jack support board
JB Weld
jumper cables
kneeling pad (for repairs, padding, seat)
large cooking kit, 4-person (leave out extra items)
large sharp knife
laundry bag
laundry soap
laundry tub
LED Lantern
leveling blocks
lid for fry pan
Lysol spray disinfectant
magnifiying glass
map & brochures w/ storage case
maps, guides
matches, strike anywhere, wood
measuring cup
measuring spoon set
medical info
medicine, over-the-counter (not in 1st aid kit)
medicine, personal or prescription
mess kit, 1 per person
mirror, metal signaling (unbreakable)
mosquito net hats
multi-strand baling wire
multi-tool (Gerber, Leatherman etc)
nail/staple assortment
newspapers (for mats, fire starter, etc.)
oil, spare engine, 2 qt.
outside use sponge
oven mitt or hot pads
paper pad or notebook
paper towels
pad to protect sink drain tank from punctures -- old linoleum square
parachute cord
passports
personal organizer/calendar/log
phone calling/credit cards
pillows, 2
port-a-john deodorant
port-a-john w/ accessories
portable gray water tank w/ hose
prescription eyeglasses
propane heater
rain ponchos
repair kit for canvas, awning & screen
rope
safety goggles
scrub brush
seat protector for toilettes.
serrated bread knife
serving spoon, lg. plastic
sharpening stone & oil
shoes: boots, running & shower clogs, ea.
shovel, sm. or folding
silverware, set per person + 1 set
sink drain hose for use w/o gray-water tank where allowed and appropriate
slotted serving spoon, lg. plastic
soap, liquid hand
soft sealing 3/4" hose adapter for hookups w/ damaged threads
Soft Scrub
spatula
spice assortment
spikes for awning w/ cords
square baker pan, 8"
stain remover stick for clothing
steak knives, 1 each
storage hammock
strikers for stoves
suction cup hooks
suitcase/duffle
sunglasses, ea. person
swimsuits
Swiss army knife
tablecloth, plastic
tarp, nylon 5'x8' or larger
tape measure
thermal underlay for mattress
toaster, camp stove style
toiletries & hygiene products
toilette paper
tongs, cooking
tool kit + extra or special tools for specific car
tow hooks & shackles
tow rope
trash can
trash bags
travelers checks
tray for liquid condiments (contains leakers)
tire repair kit
vacuum, 12v
velcro and snaps for repairs
velcro cord bundle straps as required + couple spares
vitamins, etc.
washcloth hangers
water "thief" faucet adapter -- allows hose hook-up to non-threaded faucet
water purifier &/or tablets
water tank fill nozzle, 3/4"
waterproof bag for dry storage
WD-40
whisk broom
winch or come-a-long
Windex
windshield washer solvent
wooden spoons
wool ponchos -- dbl. as blankets or underlay
ziplock bags
Wife, Kids, Dog etc. as necessary.