RV Checklists
By Portland RV Storage. Filed in Portland RV Storage |
This checklist contains common items needed for RV camping getaways. Camping to us implies spending time in nature, where the main goal is to relax and unwind.
RV camping is practiced in recreational vehicles of all types and sizes. However, we feel that this checklist is most applicable to the smaller units intended for shorter trips. Long-term RVers, such as fulltimers and snowbirds, have everything with them in the RV and most likely have no need for a camping checklist.
Tip: We have generalized this list to make it applicable to the typical camper. You may want to add extra details so that nothing is forgotten. For example, in place of “Prescription and other medicines”, you may want to list each medicine by name.
Days Before Departure
Itinerary given to family or friends
Weather reports checked for destination
Emergency contact information in each person’s wallet
Cash, traveler’s checks, credit cards
General Camping Items
Cellular phone with extra battery or charger
Map, compass, and GPS
Weather radio
Whistle for each person, for signaling in case of emergency
Prescription and other medicines
First aid kit
Sunscreen
Rope for emergencies, strong enough to hold a person
Folding chairs
Sunglasses
Folding knife and seethe
Binoculars
Backpack, daypack or fanny pack
Camera and film or memory cards
Camera accessories: extra batteries, tripod, weatherproof case, etc.
Flashlights and extra batteries (or better yet, hand cranked flashlights)
Lantern
Fuel for lantern (propane, extra batteries)
Bug spray and other repellant products
Alarm clock and battery
Bedding (pillows, blankets, sheets)
Sleeping bags
Electric fan (for hot weather)
Electric extension cord
Savin dust (for killing bugs around RV and campsite)
Fire wood
Fire wood cutting tools, where permitted (saw, axe)
Writing paper and pencil
Basic tools (hammer, screw driver set, wrench set, etc.)
Clothing
Warm weather clothes
Cold weather clothes
Underclothes
Sleepwear
Caps or hats
Gloves
Rain gear
Shoes and socks
Hiking boots and thick socks
Personal Hygiene Items
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap
Washcloth
Towel
Antiperspirant
Shaving kit
Hair care products (comb, brush, hair dryer, etc.)
Toilet paper
Prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses
Dirty laundry bag
Foot powder
Small mirror
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Detailed meal plan
Groceries (see meal plan for shopping list)
Seasoning and spices (salt, pepper, Lawry’s, steak sauce, etc.)
Condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, etc.)
Drinking water and containers
Water filter or treatment chemicals
Utensils, cups, dishes
Can opener
Pots and skillet
Oven mitts and hot pads
Airtight food containers (to keep away animals)
Ice chest and ice
Camping stove or burner
Fuel for camping stove
Grill
Fuel for grill (propane, butane, or charcoal)
Lighter fluid for charcoal
Lighter or waterproof matches
Ziploc bags
Aluminum foil
Dishwashing items (basin, soap, sponge, drying rag)
Trash bags
On the Water
Sunscreen
Watercraft (boat, jet ski, canoe, inflatable raft, etc.)
Air pump for inflating rafts and toys
Oars
Life jackets
Swimming clothes
Snorkel gear (goggles, fins/flippers)
Water shoes
Waterproof camera
Water toys
Fishing
Fishing gear with tackles
Fishing license
Fish bucket or stringer
Minnow bucket
Waders
Fish cleaning and preparing implements (cutting board, filet knife, etc.)
Camping with Pets
Food
Water
Treats
Food and water bowl
Pet toys
Leash and harness
Plastic bags for picking up after dog
Clothing and blanket in cold weather
Here is a great RV Packing List.
This great list was found here: http://changingears.com/rv-checklist-camping.shtml