The Camping Checklist

If your vehicle can move with all this loaded.... it must be a 18 Wheeler

Print this out and check off as you put it in the vehicle. Of course, some of these items are optional.

Garbage Bags - Please Don't Litter.

A friend with his vehicle.

Clothing

	Leather gloves
	Coat, light jacket if needed for overnight
	Rain gear
	Rubber boots
	Extra pair of shoes and socks - wet feet make you miserable

Food
Are you going to stay for more than a day? Snacks are great for ... well, a snack. But having a great campout means being comfortable and busy - or comfortable and lazy if you have someone with you who likes to be busy. Cooking takes care of a fair amount of time that you would normally spend in front of the TV. Once you get the camp set up and fire wood collected what are you gonna do? A good meal is fun and something to talk about when you get back home, "We had steaks and potatoes with mushrooms and sour cream - and for breakfast...."

	Garbage Bags - Don't Litter
	Ice-chest
	Drinks - Cokes, Tea, Milk, Beer, Scotch (both a single and double malt to be sure)
	Water
	Ice
	Eggs and Bacon
	Bread or buns
	Meat to cook that's easy - steaks, fried fish, burgers
	Vienna sausage, summer sausage, sardines
	Crackers

Tools

	Garbage Bags - Don't Litter
	Maps
	Hi-Lift Jack
	Chainsaw - 12" to 14". On a trail ride (my first) I was told that if the Forest Ranger saw it he would hassle me. My view of this is that I don't cut down live trees, but a dead tree laying on the ground is fair game. This can be done to clear a trail after a storm or to put limbs under the tires or build a fire if you're freezing (as someone pointed out).
	Oil for chainsaw gas and small gas can
	Tow strap and chain
	Snatch-block
	Full set hand tools 3/8 drive sockets - 3/8" to 7/8" and 10mm to 18mm 1/2 drive sockets - 9/16" to 1-1/4" and 14mm to 22mm 1/4 drive sockets - 1/4" to 1/2" and 6mm to 12mm ratchets - 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, extensions, swivels wrenches - 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" to 7/8" and 8mm to 24mm vise-grips needle nose pliers channel locks screw-drivers 12 volt test light torx head set (I think 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70 ? sizes) allen wrenches (plus 3/8 allen wrench) inch sizes and metric prybar 2 lb hand mall Front hub nut socket VERY IMPORTANT 1/4 12 point box end wrench for pulling the spider gear retainer pin
	Flashlight
	Shovel - small
	Axe
	Air Compressor
	Jumper Cables

Parts

	U-joints
	Fluids - Gear oil, ATF, motor oil, brake fluid, front hub grease
	Tire patch kit
	Axles
	Belts and Hoses or just check them

Camping Gear

	Garbage Bags - Don't Litter
	Tent
	Tarps
	Nylon string
	Sleeping bag(s)
	Machete and Knife
	Cookware and utensils
	Water
	Shower/cleaning water. At Wal-Mart they have a black container that is for showering. The black plastic will absorb heat during the day and warm it up. This is also good for storing water.
	Flashlight
	Folding Chairs

Fishing

	Rod and reel. I have a 3 ft snoopy rod with a Zebco 33 I like for this.
	Hooks, sinkers, corks
	Box of worms and crickets. Crickets die easy so bring worms, too.
	For those die hard anglers - bring your favorite artificial baits and your open face.
	Filet knife.

Misc.

	Garbage Bags - Don't Litter
	Towels - to dry off if your lucky enough to find a shower
	Soap and shampoo and water for cleaning
	Aspirin. Take medicine, etc.? Better get it.
	Do you wear contacts, you need saline and glasses if you have problem.
	Batteries
	First Aid kit with Snake bite kit
	Matches and lighters
	CB Radio
	Jerry Cans for gas and water
	Bring plenty of lighting for night repairs
	Check your spare if its doubtful.
	Know the area you'll be driving so that you won't pass the "last chance" gas station on the way