Camping checklist

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Tent, tent pegs and poles
Hammer/mallet
Sleeping bags and blankets
Air beds and pillows
Groundsheet
Gas lantern and battery-powered torches
Gas stove and gas canister
Charcoal
Matches
Rubbish bags
Wet wipes
Tea towel, paper towel & napkins
Cool box
Cutlery, plates, tin opener, corkscrew, knives, mugs, bowls
Thermos
Chopping board
Aluminum foil
Cooking items such as a frying pan, pot, kettle, colander, metal kebab skewers
Water, including enough for cooking
Firewood
Tupperware containers
Soap and dishwashing liquid
Washing up bowl
Ice
Scissors
Cooking/barbecue tongs & ladle
Oven mitt
Toilet paper
Small shovel
Outdoor furniture (foldaway stools and table)
Duct tape
Two fully charged mobile phones
Spare batteries for torch
Tarpaulin
Towels
A small bow saw/axe to cut wood
Swiss Army knife
A compass and map
First-aid kit, including antiseptic and plasters/bandages
Insect repellent
Panadol/aspirin
Sun protection (sun cream, hat, long-sleeved shirt)
Warm clothing
Games, a deck of cards, reading material
Binoculars
Camera
Radio/iPod dock