Camping Checklist

When getting organised for your camping trip to France, it pays to plan well to have an enjoyable and fun camping trip. There is nothing worse than arriving and finding out you’ve forgotten an important piece of kit, of course some are more important than others!

This checklist is by no means exhaustive and each list will be different, depending on the type of camping trip you’re planning in France. Factors such as how long you’re going for, number of people in the group, climate, terrain, whether you are backpacking or have access to a car etc. It is probably worth having someone go through the list with you and checking of each item as you pack it away.

Tent

Tent
Pegs/stakes
Guy ropes
Mallet
Groundsheet
Fly sheet
Roll Mats or Air Bed
Sleeping Bag
Blankets
Pillows

General

Backpack
Torch
Lantern
Batteries
Fuel
Camera
Binoculars
Mobile Phone
Beach Equipment
Games/Books/Toys
Radio/CD/cassette player
Pen and Paper
Safety Pins, Sewing Kit
Duct Tape
Trowel
Spare rope and tarp
Map and Compass
Miscellaneous tools, e.g. screwdriver, scissors, tweezers

Kitchen

Cooker/stove/BBQ
Bottled Gas
Fire Lighter/charcoal
Matches/Lighter
Chairs
Table
Cool Box/Fridge
Pans/Pots
Plates/Cutlery
Cooking Utensils
Can Opener
Sharp Knife
Bottle Opener
Corkscrew
Storage Containers
Thermos Flask
Cups/Glasses
Bin Bags
Kitchen Tissue/Napkins
Foil
Tea Towels and Cloths
Washing Up Bowl and Washing Up Liquid
Food and Drink Supplies

Personal Hygiene

Towels
Soap and Shampoo
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Toilet Rolls
Sanitary Products
Wet Wipes
Deoderant

Clothes

Waterproofs
Warm Clothes
Cool Clothes
Beach Wear
Walking Shoes/Boots
Footwear such as Flip Flops
Woollen and Sun Hat
Gloves

First Aid

First Aid Kit
Antihistamines
Antiseptic
Insect Repellent
Plasters/Bandages
Pain Relief
Sun Cream