For a novice first time camper, determining what supplies you will need can be incredibly daunting. I have seen many lists posted on the internet and they tend to consist of a lot of items that aren’t truly necessary. Here is a simple list with the basics of what you will actually need and use. (Including a printable PDF)
Shelter
__Tent
__Axe or hammer
Bedding
__Sleeping bag
__Sheets/blankets
__Pillow
__Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
__Air pump
Cooking
__Large water jug or water bottles
__Coolers/ice
__Matches/lighter
__firewood
__Fire starters/newspaper
__Disposable plates & bowls
__plastic silverware
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil
__Paper towels
__Trash bags
__Pots and frying pans with lids
__Soap for outside of pots and pans
__Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Tongs
__Skewers/grill forks
__Can opener/bottle opener
__Mugs/paper cups
__Ziplock bags
__Seasonings/sugar/condiments
Clothes
__Shoes/boots
__Jeans/pant/belt
__Shorts
__T-shirts
__Socks/extra socks
__Hat
__Sweatshirt/jacket
__Underwear
__Sleep clothes
__Rain gear
__Swim suit/towel
__Laundry bag
Personal
__Shower shoes/flip flops
__Towel
__Soap/shampoo/conditioner
__Tooth brush/toothpaste
__Deodorant
__brush
__Razor/shaving creme
__Feminine products
__Other personal items
__Personal medications
Miscellaneous
__Sunscreen/chapstick
__Lantern with fuel/mantles
__Extra batteries/bulbs
__Compass
__Bug repellant/candles
__Camp chairs
__Sunglasses
__First aid kit
__Tissues
__Park map/guidebooks/trail maps
__Popcorn (Jiffy Pop-Is a great choice)
__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)
__Flashlight/batteries
__Pocket knife
__Plastic grocery bags
__Binoculars
__Cards/games
__Reservations info./Confirmation
__Cell phone/charger
__Drinks/snacks
