Camping Gear
What goes in the truck before a camping trip — organized by category.
Shelter, Sleep & Sitting
- Tent — 8 person — broken as of June 2026
- Tent — 2 person
- Sleeping cot x 2
- Sleeping air mattress — Queen size x 2
- Sleeping mattress — Single x 1
- Tarp x 1
- Hammock x 1
- Camping chairs x 3
Cooking & Food
- Camp stove — single burner — Takes 8 oz cans of propane/butane (to confirm)
- Jet Boil knock-off (two pots) — Takes 8 oz propane/isobutane link
- Cooler — 48 qt (tbc) x 1
- Dish soap and sponge
- Lighter and waterproof matches
- Pot and pan — 2 cast iron (from kitchen)
- Utensils
- Plates, bowls, mugs
- Sharp knife and cutting board — 1 large plastic
- Trash bags
- Food storage (bear canister if needed)
- Water bottles
- Water filter or purification tablets
Lighting & Navigation
- Headlamp — one battery operated, one USB-C, one USB-A x 3
- Lantern x 2
- Portable charger 20000 mAh — does not include USB-C x 1
Tools & Safety
- Bear spray — one is likely expired x 2
- Axe or hatchet — full size + mid size x 2
- Duct tape — in Elantra
- Paracord — in Elantra
- First-aid kit — in Elantra
- Multi-tool or pocket knife
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Fire starter
Clothing
- Moisture-wicking base layers
- Insulating mid-layer — fleece or puffy
- Waterproof rain jacket and pants
- Hiking pants and shorts
- T-shirts
- Warm hat and sun hat
- Gloves
- Wool socks — extra pairs
- Sturdy hiking boots
- Camp shoes or sandals
Hygiene
- Toilet paper
- Trowel
- Hand sanitizer
- Biodegradable soap
- Towel
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Wet wipes
Extras
- Playing cards or books