Checklists are a good habit to get into when you prepare for an outing. Make your own additions and print this one out. Avoid that, "Oh, no, I forgot..." problem!
Generic Packing List
The following list contains items that I've added over the years. I never take everything on this list, but it's always good review of the options. I always custom fit each list for the particular camping trip I'm taking, and the list is always changing as new technology and equipment show up in market. I recommend starting your own generic list, using mine as a starter. Everyone has different tastes and needs.
Camera, bag and spare batteries
Camping Fees (check book)
Clothing
Broad-rimmed rain hat
Capilene T-shirt and shorts
Polar-fleece hat
Polar-fleece sweater
Polar-fleece tights
Rain jacket and pants (dry suit top/full)
Sandals (Teva's)
Shorts, long pants
Sleeping Zzzzzzz
Sleep wear (bottoms, tops, socks)
Sleeping bag(s)
Sleeping mat
Pillow(s)
Hennessey Hammock
Cooking gear
Can opener
Candle(s)
Cups, plates, bowls
Dish scrubber
Eating utensils
Fire starters
Lighter or matches
Bic Lighters
Pots and pans w/handle
Sea soap
Stove and fuel, with spare bottles
Swiss Army knife
Water bottle (work-out style)
Water containers (Dromedary bag)
Water filter
Camping Hardware
Binoculars
Candles or lantern
Dry storage bags
Fishing gear
Flashlight w/spare batteries
Nails
Insect repellent
Mosquito netting
Lantern
Nylon ties
Plastic garbage bags
Saw and small axe
Sling spear, snorkel, mask and fins
Sponge
Stakes
Tarp
Tent and rain fly (in place of hammock)
Thermal shower bag
Thermal shower enclosure (See Bob for details)
Tie lines and spare tarp
Tote bag
Towel
Watch
Crazy Creek chairs
Emergency Repair Kit
Duct tape
Tent patch kit
Light oil (WD40)
Pliers
Soft wire
Nylon line
First Aid Kit (check your first aid kit annually, as things dry out and pass expiration dates)
Food (See Camping Cookbook)
Breakfast - (oatmeal, trailmix, hot chocolate)
Lunch - (turkey jerkey, water, trailmix)
Dinner: (wild rice, sauce, com, chicken, hot chocolate)
