The modern-day definition of primitive camping would be a campsite without electricity and running water. Here is a primitive tent camping checklist with specific categories.
Shelter
Tent, stakes, and poles (stakes and poles usually come with the tent). If you have never pitched a tent before I would suggest that you practice once in your backyard so that you are not struggling to pitch it once you are at your campsite. As a beginner, you should probably buy a cheaper tent.
Tarpaulin or ground cloth
Nylon ropes
Sleeping bags.
Sleeping bag pads, or air mattresses and air pump.
Sheets, blankets, and pillows.
Hammer
Axe (if you are allowed to chop wood at the campsite)
Flashlights/headlamp (don't forget the extra batteries!)
Lantern, fuel lantern hanger, extra mantles
Candles
A mat to place at the tent entrance, dustpan, and brush
Cooking and Eating
Cooking stove and fuel
Mess Kit
Firestarters, newspaper, lighter fluid
Firewood
Cooking oil or oil spray
Matches or lighter
Large water container. Make sure you have enough water with you as you may not find piped water or vending machines at a primitive campsite.
Water bottles
Coolers and ice
Thermos/flask
Paper towels
A few rags
Cooking utensils
A plastic tub for cleaning utensils
Dishwashing soap and scrubber (scotch brite)
Coffee pot
Non-perishable food items
Seasonings, sugar, spices
Camp chairs
Knives, peelers, can openers, bottle openers
Cutting board
Oven mitts/potholders
Zip-lock bags and airtight containers to store food
Trash bags. Always use trash bags to dump your leftovers and dump the trash bags in the space provided at your campsite. This is because bears or other animals could come and scavenge through your leftovers. Do not ever attempt to feed or pet the bears! And if bears do visit your campground you will see plenty of signboards telling you the same thing.
Shovel
BBQ grill with charcoal briquettes (Optional)
Folding table (Optional)
Clothing
Shorts
Pants
t-shirts
Swimwear
Towels
Sleepwear
Sun Hat
bandanas
sunglasses
Shoes/boots (waterproof ones are recommended)
Flip flops
Rain jacket/raincoat/rain poncho
Sweatshirt/hoodie
jacket/puffy
Socks
Underwear
Personal
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
Shampoo, conditioner
Body soap bar or body wash.
Shaving kit
Comb/brush
A small mirror
Deodorant
Wet tissues
Hand sanitizer
Toilet paper
Miscellaneous
First-aid kit
any required medications
Books/magazines
Deck of cards
Fishing equipment
Binoculars
Clothesline
Laundry detergent
Laundry bag
Clothespins
Notepad, pens, pencils
Umbrella
Cell phone and charger. You can use the alarm clock on your cellphone if your campsite has electricity or you can use a car charger. Otherwise, bring a battery-operated alarm clock with you.
Maps of hiking and biking trails. Get a printout of all the necessary documents that you may need during your stay.
Bicycle
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