Comments on: Camping Checklists are Overrated

By: Matt @ Grate Outdoor Solutions

Matt @ Grate Outdoor Solutions — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:32:36 +0000

Great points Roy. We keep our camping stuff in the same area of the house but it would help a lot to use storage bins & totes. We’ll have to try that for this summer. I can see how it would be a lot easier to pack that way.

By: Amy Larson

Amy Larson — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:56:32 +0000

Thank you so much for this site–I love it. I have spent all morning looking over it. GREAT information. I am a big believer in lists, because I don’t remember very well. I even laminate my packing lists and check them off as I pack. Then I put the list of what is in each tote so I can see at a glance if the first aid is in the bathroom or kids stuff. Thanks again! Keep it up!

By: Roy Scribner

Roy Scribner — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:56:08 +0000

Have a great time, Misty!

By: Misty Davison

Misty Davison — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:01:27 +0000

I must say I have enjoyed the lists. This will be my first time camping in 13 yrs and 3 kids later,(4 all together), and without my husband.??!!! What am I thinking?

Thank you for all your info… It has been a great help!

By: Kimba

Kimba — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:44:50 +0000

I also use the storage boxes (totes) for my camping gear. I agree that for beginers it is really helpfull to have a list (and I am a list-a-holic, I love making them!) But agree that the more you camp the more personalized your gear becomes for the type of camping that you enjoy. I brought EVERYTHING the first time I went camping for a weekend, including enough food to feed an army! I spent more time worrying about if I had everything I needed, packing, cleaning and organizing than enjoying my time away. Over time I realized my family never camps more than 15 mins from a store and most of our campgrounds have campstores, so if something is really needed that is forgotten its not the end of the world. I can see how if your out in the deep woods that would not be the case though. I now have a mental checklist and try to camp “light and tight” as I call it and I am more realistic about the amount of food needed. That just comes from experience. As for the broom, I cut down a full size dollar store broom so I dont have to use a little hand held one, but it is easier to pack than a full sized one.