Camping Checklist For Your Campground Holiday

To make the most out of your camping trip in any country such as New Zealand, it is essential to be fully prepared. Having the right supplies and equipment can make all the difference to your overall holiday enjoyment and camping experience. Checklists will vary according to where you are camping; New Zealand for instance has frequent serviced campgrounds located across the country, each typically supplies kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities. Other important factors that will affect your checklist will include the types of activities you will be partaking in as part of your holiday, such as fishing or surfing, and the duration of your holiday.

We have compiled a list of basic camping essentials to get you started. You will need to adapt the list for you and/or your family's personal use.

Shelter / Bedding
- tent, poles, stakes and ropes to set the tent up (with spares just in case)
- shade tarp and rain fly (poles, stakes & ropes)
- axe / hammer to secure poles & stakes (cut if necessary)
- ground cloths, tarps & carpet / mat (for inside and outside)
- bedding (sleeping bags, linen, blankets, pillows, airbeds (air pump & repair kit), mattresses
- bug nets, broom, dustpan

Cooking
- utensils (sharp knife, tongs, spatula, knifes & forks, skewers, can / bottle opener, spoons, peeler)
- matches, fire starters & /or lighters
- campfire grill / bbq (gas bottles), hot pads
- plates, bowls, cups, glasses, water jug
- pots, pans, bowls, containers, measuring cups
- oven mitts, paper towels, tea towels,
- dish soap, aluminium foil, plastic wrap, dish rack, cutting board
- folding table, chairs

First Aid / Miscellaneous
- sunscreen, after sun cream, lip balm
- antibacterial cream, painkillers, insect bite repellent / cream
- band-aids, bandages, medical tape, scissors
- tissues, plastic gloves
- pocket knife, torch, batteries, candles, matches
- whistle, maps, compass, duct tape, safety pins

Personal / Clothing
- flip flops (shoes to wear in the shower) rain jacket, sunhat, sun glasses
- towels, washcloths, laundry bags
- toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush / paste, comb, deodorant, toilet paper)
- washing powder / cleaning products
- personal medications

Recreational
- fishing / water sports equipment (rods, boogie / surf boards, beach balls)
- safety equipment (helmets, life-jackets, rash shirts)
- bikes / scooters
- backpacks, day-packs, beach bags, picnic basket
- sun umbrellas, sun chairs / loungers, blankets

Save yourself time and frustration from not properly preparing prior to your camping holiday and spend some time going through a checklist like the one noted above.