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Camping Checklist<\/a>: There\u2019s nothing like roughing it for a night or two with family, a few good friends, or your significant other. Of course, a nice night of camping can easily get ruined by forgetting one or more of the camping essentials<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read on for your overnight camping checklist, so you don\u2019t forget the important stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Essential Overnight Camping Checklist <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The following camping list covers your basic needs for tent camping. If it\u2019s not on this list, you can live without it for a night or two. However, you can always add to the list depending on your upcoming camping activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider these the essentials: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Tent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, you can\u2019t camp without a tent. However, you can\u2019t just use any old tent. Make sure your tent is right for the season and is roomy enough to fit the number of people that will be sleeping in it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Cozy Sleeping Bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A good sleeping bag is another super-essential\u2014and the loftier, the better. Even if you\u2019re camping in warm weather, a nice, thick sleeping bag will add extra cushion between your body and the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Flashlight and Backup Batteries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re going to need light at some point, whether you\u2019re searching for a nice area to relieve yourself or reading in your tent. Make sure your flashlight has a good range and bright bulbs\u2014and don\u2019t forget to pack a few extra sets of batteries!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insect Repellent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mosquitos, no-see-ums, and chiggers are serious party crashers. Make sure you bring a good insect repellent with Deet<\/a>. Deet not only kills these little blood-sucking predators, but it actually repels them, so they don\u2019t<\/em> end up biting you.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cookware and Camp-Friendly Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Plan out the\u00a0camp-friendly food<\/a>\u00a0you want to cook, i.e., hot dogs, hamburgers, etc., and bring the appropriate cookware for it. Planning will help minimize the amount of stuff you have to carry, which is important because pots and pans can get heavy\u2014especially if you have to walk a bit to get to your campsite.\u00a0 Check out\u00a0this\u00a0article<\/a>\u00a0to see a list of easy camping meals you can make before-hand or cook over a camp stove or fire! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re going to need water for drinking, washing, cooking, and more. It\u2019s better to be over-prepared with too much water than too little. So, don\u2019t skimp on the water!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra Rope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You never know when you\u2019re going to need an extra rope. The cords on your hammock or even your tent may snap, so it\u2019s critical to have something to replace them in a punch. You\u2019re also going to need something to hang your trash up high so you won\u2019t attract any unwanted visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can take things a step further with some sturdy TwistedGoat<\/a> cords.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water-Proof Matches <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regular matches will do, but if they\u2019re not in a sealed container, you run the risk of getting them wet. Wet matches won\u2019t do you any good when the sun goes down, so we suggest investing in waterproof matches so you can get your campfire going no matter what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ziplock Bags and Toilet Paper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These two are pretty self-explanatory, but they\u2019re easily forgotten. Ziplock bags will keep your items dry and secure, including your trash. As for the toilet paper, well, you know what you need toilet paper for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Forget the Marshmallows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overnight tent camping is always a unique experience, so don\u2019t get lazy with the planning. Use this overnight camping checklist to get you started so you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying roasting marshmallows under the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n