.How to Pack like a Camper.

If you know me at all, you would probably say I was pretty organized {even a little neurotic about it}. I love planning, and I love my endless checklists.

However, I truly suck at packing when I travel. 

I don't know what is wrong with me. I make my lists, which have everything on it, and then I get out into the Big Ol' Wide World, and BAM. I have forgotten something.

Ask Husband. He anticipates it every time we go somewhere.

So in theme with my Summer Camping posts, I have included my newly-revamped {yes, revamped because I had forgotten a couple things on my last camping trip}, Camping Essentials List.

See, what I had decided to do, was get me this lovely rubbermaid container and fill it with some odds n' sodds that I had around the house. A Camping Grab N' Go. Things like old cutting boards, cheapo knives, pots and pans, extra batteries, etc. Then I store it all together so that it's organized and ready to go whenever a wild whim grabs our attention. 

Hope this leads you {and me} in the right direction.

The Camp Essentials Lists:

Cooking Supplies:

Flat grill pan {if you can find one. Great for hamburgers, toast, etc}

Old Pan {also, you may notice some bags under each to prevent the black smudge from transferring}

Old Pot {I forgot this the last time around. oops}

Cutting Boards {I had some old ones lying around that where perfect!}

Scrubber {to wash your dishes}

Sharp Knives

Big Fork + Spoon

Plates + Bowls

Cutlery

Glasses

Bowls {I only have a small one here, but recommend a big one for washing dishes, etc}

Paper towel

Ziploc Bags {I went with 2 sizes}

Tin Foil {sooo very important when camp cooking}

Big Garbage Bags (multiple!)

Dish towels {for drying}

Disinfectant spray or gel {to clean grimy hands}

Lighter {long nozzle = the better}

Spatula

Newspaper {for starting fires}

Roasting Spear {better than the old-fashioned branch}

Dish Soap {I put mine in this itty-bitty container for easy shipping}

Food:

Salt n' Pepper

Oil {I like Olive oil or Vegetable oil}

Butter

Garlic cloves {I suggest buying the already minced jars}

Ketchup

Mustard {I placed mine in a small container, like the soap}

Mayonnaise

Cheese {sliced}

Buns {assorted}

Water bottles {you will NEED this!}

Hot Dogs

Hamburgers
Apples {or any sort of fruit is always nice}

Marshmallows

Chocolate
Graham Crackers {hello! S'mores!}

Trail Mix

Juice or Soda

Essentials:

Sleeping Bag

Air mattress {+ Pump}

Tent

Lighter

Axe

Lawn Chairs

Lamps

Flashlights

Toilet Paper

Rope

Bungee Cords

Scissors

First Aid Kit

Tarp {pack 2, you will use them}

Extras:

Batteries {I threw in some AA's, and a pack of C's. These seem the be the ones used most}

Mosquito Spray + Coils

Sunscreen

Advil or Tylenol

Books, Magazines, etc

Extra Blankets