Clothing & Personal Care
Priority 1 items
□ Shoes / boots ‐ Bring at least two pairs of footwear that are best suited for where you will be camping. Spare
footwear is a must in case your main pair gets wet.
□ Jeans / long pants ‐ These are a good idea for cold nights at your campsite, or hiking in areas where there is tall
vegetation, as they serve as good protection from ticks.
□ Shorts ‐ These are a good idea for camping in warm to hot weather.
□ T‐shirts ‐ These are very versatile, and can be used for anything from hiking to sleep clothes.
□ Socks ‐ Bring plenty of socks. For good health, always keep your feet dry.
□ Hat ‐ Hats serve many purposes, protecting you from sun and rain.
□ Bandana ‐ This is the most important item you will ever pack. This one item can be used as a napkin, a
sweatband, a bandage, a trail marker, and so much more. Don't forget it.
□ Sweater / sweatshirt / light jacket ‐ It's important to dress in layers for better comfort in changing
temperatures. Each of these garments adds a light layer of warmth for just that purpose.
□ Underwear ‐ Bring enough for the whole trip unless you have the option to do laundry.
□ Bra ‐ You may want to pack an extra one, as they could get wet and dirty while camping.
□ Sleep clothes ‐ Bring something to sleep in. Optionally, you can sleep in your clothes, or even just a T‐shirt. In
colder weather, completely change your clothes before bed to prevent getting chilled from perspiration in the
clothes you’ve been wearing all day, even if they seem dry.
□ Rain gear ‐ If you camp long enough sooner or later, it will rain on your camping trip. The best way to handle
that is to be prepared. A traditional rain coat is best, but you can always wear a plastic rain poncho in a pinch.
□ Shower shoes / flip flops ‐ No matter how clean a bathhouse/shower is, you should always wear shower shoes
in a public shower. It's the healthy thing to do.
□ Towels and washcloths ‐ Depending on the length of your trip, you can pack smaller by only taking one towel
per person and one washcloth per day per person. Simply reuse the towel each day, and hang it up to dry
between use.
□ Soap ‐ Bring a bar of soap in a plastic soap case. *, **
□ Shampoo and conditioner ‐ Pack these in small travel size containers. *, **
□ Tooth brushes in tooth brush holders / tooth paste ‐ Don’t forget oral hygiene when camping. *
□ Dental floss ‐ Don’t' forget to floss. *
□ Mouth wash ‐ Camping is no excuse to skip your oral hygiene.
□ Deodorant ‐ Bring what works best for you. *, **
□ Comb / brush ‐ Bring what works best for you. *
□ Razor ‐ Men and women may want to bring one of these for their personal needs. *
□ Shaving cream ‐ Consider carrying a travel size, as you won't need much for a short trip. Or, just go "Grizzly
Adams."
□ Feminine products ‐ Bring what you think you will need. This is one of those things that you don't want to be
without when you really need it.
□ Toilet paper ‐ Regardless of how well a bathhouse is maintained, if a campground is busy, they may run out of
toilet paper before the next servicing. So you're not left without, bring along some from home just in case. *
□ Personal medications ‐ Don't forget to take medications for anyone camping with you. You may even want to
take extra, in case some is lost, or ruined by the weather.
□ Sunscreen / sunblock ‐ If you plan on camping in an area that will have a lot of sun exposure, make sure you
have this for everyone in your party.
□ Sunglasses ‐ You should always protect your eyes for the sun, just like your skin.
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