It’s a great moment when you graduate from tent camping to your first pop-up, trailer, 5th wheel, or motorhome. You can now experience a whole new space and experience of comfort and ease. It also means that you can bring along things that you perhaps wouldn’t have thought to bring along. We have a checklist that we use that can help you with your packing. Everyone camps differently and “want”s and “need”s are up to the individual, group, or family, but this was a great list that I found helps us keep the essentials (for us). Tape it to the inside of one of the storage areas so you can reference it. And never be left stranded.

RV/Trailer Essentials:

• Surge protector
• Electrical adapters
• Toilet chemicals
• Sewer kit
• RV-friendly toilet paper
• Water pressure regulator
• Drinking water hose
• Levelling blocks or wood scraps for levelling
• Tire pressure gauge (probably already in your tow vehicle)
• Extension chords
• Wheel chocks
• Shovel
• Electrical and duct tape
• Flashlight
• Battery jumper cables (probably already in your tow vehicle)
• Emergency road kit (probably already in your tow vehicle)
• Fire extinguisher
• Large zip close bag for documents, including license, registration, reservations, etc.

Kitchen and cooking supplies:

• Water bottles for hiking and packing in and out.
• Cutting board(s)
• Utensils/cutting knives
• Can opener
• Tongs and skewers
• Dish soap (Use Environmentally friendly)
• Camping griddle and pie iron
• Bowls, plates and cups
• Paper towels
• Garbage bags
• Plastic wrap
• Zip close bags 
• Potholders
• Dish towels
• Napkins
• Can opener
• Skillets
• Disinfecting wipes
• Matches and lighter
• Food storage containers (like ziplocks)
• Cooler (For beach, picnics)

Food staples:

• Batter mixes
• Vegetables and fruits
• Butter or margarine
• Cereal
• Condiments, including mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, pickles
• Grill meats, like hot dogs, burgers, brats, etc.
• Drink mix packets (koolAid, Ice Tea)
• Eggs
• S’more ingredients
• Freeze dried meals
• Salt, pepper, herbs and spices
• Bread
• Baking items, including flour, cornmeal, sugar, etc.
• Canned foods
• Peanut butter and jelly 
• Snacks, including crackers, chips, pretzels, etc.
• Cooking spray or oil
• Soups

Clothing and bedroom items: 

• Hat
• Rain gear
• Shoes, including sneakers, hiking boots, sandals, etc.
• Bathing suit
• Sweatshirts and jackets
• Socks
• Underwear
• Pants and shorts
• Short and long sleeve t-shirts
• Clothes hangers
• Alarm clock
• Sewing kit
• Towels
• Sheets and blankets
• Pillows

Personal items and toiletries:

• Phone chargers
• Cash and credit cards
• Reservation confirmations
• First-aid kit
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Batteries
• Watch
• Medications and prescriptions
• Glasses or contact lenses
• Sunglasses
• Travel map and campground directory
• Soap
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Brush and comb
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Floss
• Deodorant
• Hair ties
• Lotion
• Makeup
• Razor
• Shaving gel
• Nail clippers

Camping and outdoor fun gear: 

• Camera
• Wood
• Camping chairs
• Hammock
• Frisbee
• Fishing gear, including rods, tackle, license, etc.
• Sports equipment, including football, basketball, baseball, mitt, etc.
• Yard games, including corn hole, horseshoes, hula-hoops, etc.
• Binoculars
• Books and magazines
• Playing cards
• Puzzles
• Radio
• Headphones
• Notepad or journal
• Laptop
• Saw or hatchet
• Flotation devices
• Guitar or musical instrument