Checklists referred to from Camping in Mexico
Basic Checklist
- a warm sleeping bag
- a quality foam or air mattress (insulation from cold ground)
- a quality tent with a rain fly and breathable roof
- a drop cloth (to protect the tent floor from ground moisture and punctures)
- sturdy tent stakes (save the aluminum stakes that came with your tent for back yard campouts with the kiddies)
- lanterns
- a good flashlight and/or headlamp
- candles
- spare batteries
- a backpack or fanny pack (for day hikes)
- an axe or camp saw
- a shovel
- a pick (doubles as a rustic toilet seat when used with the handle sitting on the ground)
- rope
- bungee cords
- plastic bags
- a geographic positioning system receiver (GPS unit) is great for backwoods navigating.
Clothing Checklist
- Wool shirts
- Wool sweater
- cotton flannel shirts and lighter cotton shirts
- lined, waterproof jacket for warmth and protection from rain
- a brimmed hat (or sombrero)
- sunglasses (with UV protection)
- t-shirts
- jeans
- long johns
- underwear
- a bathing suit
- a knit hat
- extra socks
- boots
- extra shoes.
Toiletries Checklist
- hand soap
- a towel
- toothpaste
- toothbrush
- sunscreen
- bug spray
- lip balm
- lotion
- toilet paper
- sanitary products
- a stainless steel mirror (or a vehicle mirror if you’re not fussy)
- prescription medications
Emergency Kit Checklist
- high-energy food (dried fruit, nuts, crackers, trail mix, energy bars. peanut butter, cheese, nuts, or jerky)
- drinking water
- a flashlight
- kindling,
- matches (in a waterproof container)
- Spanish dictionary
- a first aid kit including:
- adhesive bandages
- forceps
- antihistamines
- aspirin or ibuprofen
- antibacterial ointment
- water purification tablets (or a good filter)
- moleskin [for blisters]
- elastic bandages
- prescription medicine
- sunscreen
- insect repellent
- a chemical ice pack
- insect sting treatment
- alcohol
Vehicle Emergency Repair Checklist
- a hydraulic jack
- a high-lift jack
- a lug wrench
- a plastic gasoline container (with gasoline)
- a plastic water container (full of water)
- a spare tire
- spare belts
- spare hoses
- jumper cables
- tow cables
- pliers
- wire
- a punch-and-plug tire repair kit
- a flashlight
- a multiuse pocket knife,
- screwdrivers
- socket wrenches
- traditional wrenches
- wire cutters
- duct tape
- channel lock pliers
- a monkey wrench
- an adjustable wrench
Mess Kit Checklist
- can opener
- frying pan
- pot with a lid
- coffee pot
- sharp knife
- cutlery
- bowls with lids
- cups
- plates
- spoons
- forks
- biodegrabable dish soap
- a scouring pad
- a dish washing tray
- a dish rag
- a grill top for campfire cooking
- a heavy comal
- a spatula
- a large spoon
- dish towels
- aluminum foil
- a cutting board
- your favorite seasonings.
Other Fun Stuff Checklist
- Camera and film or memory cards
- A trip journal or diary
- A good book (to make it through long waits)
- Field guides for birds, wildflowers, reptiles, etc.
- A flying disk (Frisbee)
- A traveling guitar or other musical instrument
- A mountain bike
Published or Updated on: August 24, 2007
