Before Leaving Home

Camping

Leave keys and itinerary with a friend

Air mattress

Obtain permits (fishing, camping, hunting) if required

Backpack

Passport and visas

Bottle opener

Fill prescriptions and have copies

Put mail on hold at post office

Stop newspaper delivery

Traveler’s medical insurance

Vaccinations and/or inoculations

Take With You

Disposable butane lighter

Address book

Drinking cup

Binoculars

First aid kit

Camera and film

Flashlight/extra batteries

Credit cards

Foam pad

Drivers license

Knife

Electrical converter or adapter

Nylon cord

Flashlight

Plastic bags for storage

Itinerary

Plastic bags (re-sealable)

Maps

Plastic containers

Money belt

Pot gripper

Padlock

Repair kits

Pen

Scissors

Short wave radio

Sewing kit

Soap

Signal mirror

Traveler’s checks

Sleeping bag

Walking shoes

Stove/fuel

Wallet

Tarpaulin, ground sheet, or poncho

Summer Travel

Tent

Towel

Washing liquids

Water bottle

Waterproof matches

Waterproof pouch

Water purifier or tablets

Towels

Whistle

Cold Weather Travel

Personal Items

Camping Gear