Tiny Camper: Adventures in a Tiny Teardrop.: Pre Trip Camping Checklist

Pre Trip Camping Checklist

A practical checklist we use before leaving home with our teardrop camper.

🚐 Before Leaving Home

Fridge plugged into mains to cool down
Battery charging
Water tanks filled
Ice packs frozen
Check vehicle tyre pressures
Check trailer tyre pressures
Check trailer wheel nuts
Fuel vehicle
Hook up trailer
Check trailer lights
Test electric brakes
Emergency radio charged
Final walk-around before departure

⚡ Power & Electrical

Solar panel
MPPT controller
Battery monitor
Jump starter charged
LED lights
Headlamps charged
Flashlights charged
USB charging cables
Speaker
Kindle
Tablet with downloads

🏕 Shelter & Camp Setup

Awning
Awning room
Awning mat
Toilet tent
Ropes
Pegs
Hammer
Folding saw
Work gloves
Camp table
Camp chairs
Firepit and grill
Fire starters
Firewood

☕ Kitchen & Coffee

Conqueco coffee maker
Coffee grounds container
Rhino hand grinder
Portable stove
Gas bottle
Gas gauge
Matches
Lighter
Pots and pot set
Pot grabber
Frying pan
Knife
Cutting board
Vegetable peeler
Can opener
Spatula
Tongs
Plates and bowls
Forks and spoons
Coffee cups
Wine glasses
Camping grill
Extra fuel
Baking paper
Aluminium foil
Green cleaning rags

🛏 Bedding

Sleeping bag
Doona
Pillows
Blankets
Sheets

👕 Clothing

Merino base layers
Long sleeve shirts
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof pants
Jeans
Shorts
Socks
T-shirts
Underwear
Sleepwear
Rain jacket
Down jacket
Warm gloves
Hiking boots
Sneakers
Surf gear
Cycling gear
Running gear
Hat
Swimmers / boardshorts
Watch
Sunglasses
Scarf
Beanie

🧼 Personal Care

Thongs
Shower shoes
Bath towel
Shampoo
Body wash
Pocket mirror
Shaver
Comb
Shower basket
Toilet paper
Porta Potti
Anti-bacterial wipes
Moisturising cream
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Personal medications
Sunscreen
Insect repellent

🩹 First Aid & Safety

First aid kit
Pain relief medication
Tweezers
Safety pins
Gauze pads
Butterfly bandages
Anti-diarrhoea medication
Eye drops
Antibiotic ointment
Sterile wipes
Aloe vera gel
Emergency blanket
Duct tape
Scissors
Flu tablets
Insect bite lotion
Calamine lotion
Sunburn lotion
Thermometer
Triangular bandages
BandAids
Anti-chafing cream

🚶 Activities & Recreation

Surfboard
Wetsuit
Rash shirt
Leg rope
Surf wax
Beach hat
Bicycle
Bike lock
Helmet
Garmin
Bike pump
Bike lights
Chain oil
Books
Playing cards
Binoculars
Drawing book
Pencils
Beach chair

🧭 Navigation & Documents

Park maps
Topographic maps
Compass
GPS
Walkie talkies
Whistle
Camping permits
ID cards
Notepad
Pen

Tip: Don't assume everything is still packed from the last trip. Gear gets moved, cleaned, borrowed and forgotten.

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