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Tent
Tent poles
Hammer
Tent pegs/stakes
Tent repair kit
Tarpaulin/ground sheet
Bungee cords
Duct tape
Roll mat/cot/tent mattress/air bed/camp pad
Sleeping bags
Sleeping bag liners (these are great. Extra layer of warmth and keep sleeping bag clean. Also, if it's hot you can use it instead of the sleeping bag)
Blanket (if it’s cold)
Pillows
Camping light/lamp
Head torch (great to be hands free, but annoying when bugs hit you in the face)
Flashlight/torch
Candles
Citronella candles for insects
Rope/string (for a washing line and to repair stuff)
Picnic rug
Camping chairs
Camping table
Table cloth (this may sound fancy, but is useful where campground picnic tables are dirty)
Hammock
Swiss army knife/multipurpose knife
Umbrella (not just for rain, makes a good wind break too)
Needle and thread
Clothing:
Hiking boots
Trainers
Flip-flops/thongs/jandles
Coat/jacket
Fleece
Thermals
Wet weather gear/waterproof clothes
Beanie/wooly hat
Sun hat
Pants/trousers
Shorts
Sarong (guys should bring one too. They are great for just almost everything...towel, headscarf, blanket, sunshade etc)
Sweater/jumper
Long sleeves tops
T-shirts
Underwear
Socks
Pajamas
Wooly socks for sleeping (if it’s cold)
Bag for dirty clothes
Towels
Sunglasses
Bathing/swim suit
Wash bag:
Toilet paper
Tooth brush
Tooth paste
Dental floss
Mouthwash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Shower gel (or you can forget this and just use shampoo all over you)
Moisturizer
Razor & blades
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Lip balm
Ear plugs
Sanitary products (even if it isn't your time of the month...better to be safe than sorry)
Nail scissors
Nail file
Tweezers
Baby wipes
Cottonwool
First aid kit:
Antibacterial hand sanitizer
Antiseptic cream
Antihistamines
Insect bite relief cream
Pain killer tablets
Deep heat/tiger balm
Plasters
Bandages
Safety pins
Bandage tape
Eye drops
Prescription medication
Leisure:
Guide book
Animal/bird guides
In-car charger for electrical items
Chargers for camera, phone, ipod, laptop, GPS
Phone
Camera
Ipod/stereo
Binoculars
Membership details (e.g. Camping & Caravanning Club)
Passes (e.g. National Park Pass)
Reading book
Cards/chess/chequers/dominoes (or any other game you can think off)
Pens
Paper
Vehicle registration documents (particularly if you are going abroad)
Vehicle insurance documents (particularly if you are going abroad)
Vehicle manual
Maps
Sat nav
Vehicle headlight and brakelight bulbs
Spare tyres
Jack
Toolbox
Engine oil
Coolant
Anti-freeze
Jump cables
Shovel
Warning triangle (for if you break down)
High visibility vest (for if you break down at night)
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