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What's on the free camping checklist?
- Trip name and dates at the top
- 9 categories: shelter, sleep, kitchen, clothing, hygiene, first aid, tools, kids and pets
- The usual items already listed, from tent stakes and fuel to bug spray and a leash
- A blank checkbox line in every category for your own items
- Light ink, undated, so you can print it again for every trip
What's the difference between the free and the full version?
| What you get | Free version | Full version on Etsy |
|---|---|---|
| Pages | 1 | 9 per file |
| Packing checklist | One page | Car camping and backpacking, 2 pages each |
| Trip planner | No | Yes |
| Meal planner and food list | No | Yes |
| Before you leave checklists | No | Yes |
| Sizes and languages | Letter in English, A4 in Spanish | Letter and A4, English and Spanish |
How do you use a camping checklist?
- Print it a few days beforeThat leaves time to buy or borrow what's missing.
- Cross out what you don't needNo kids or pets on this trip? Strike those sections first.
- Add your own itemsUse the blank lines for medication, chargers or anything personal.
- Tick as you pack the carCheck each box as it goes in, and keep the sheet for the trip home.
Should you print Letter or A4?
The free English PDF is US Letter (8.5 x 11 in), the paper used in the US, Canada and Mexico. On A4 paper (210 x 297 mm), choose Fit to page in the print dialog and it prints with slightly wider margins. The full version on Etsy has both Letter and A4 files in English and Spanish.
Print at 100 percent (Actual size) for the neatest checkboxes, and slip the sheet into a plastic sleeve so it survives a damp campsite.
Plan the whole trip, meals included
Our full Camping Checklist set adds a trip planner, separate car camping and backpacking checklists, a meal planner, a camp food list and before you leave checklists, 9 pages in Letter and A4, English and Spanish. Pay once on Etsy and print as often as you like.
Frequently asked questions
Is the camping checklist really free?
Yes. Download the PDF and print as many copies as you need, with no sign-up and no email.
What should be on a camping checklist?
Shelter, sleeping gear, a kitchen kit, clothing layers, hygiene items, a first aid kit and basic tools, plus anything for kids and pets. The free checklist covers all 9 of these.
Is it for car camping or backpacking?
The free page is a general list that suits car camping best. The full version has a separate backpacking checklist.
Should I print Letter or A4?
The English PDF is Letter and the Spanish PDF is A4. Either prints fine on the other size with Fit to page.
A packing aid, not safety advice: check the rules and fire restrictions of your campsite before you go.