- Wind down TV antenna
- Turn off fridge
- Shut off the propane tanks
- Disconnect sewer and water hoses
- Close roof vents
- Secure doors and storage compartments
- Wind up stabilizer jacks
- Check that lights and brakes work
- Close all windows
- Disconnect battery from power supply
- Retract the steps
Before you leave
- Cash, and a charged mobile phone with a backup battery
- Check the weather along your route
- Written emergency contact details
Camping gear
- Maps and navigation
- Knife, basic repair tools
- Lanterns and flashlights
- Bedding and sleeping bags
- First aid kit with prescription medicine
- Camera, insect repellent, sun protection
- A watch, and firewood
Clothing
- Weather-appropriate layers, underwear and sleepwear
- Rain protection
- Hiking boots & thick socks
- Hats and spare footwear
Hygiene
- Grooming supplies, glasses or contacts
- Towels, hair care, laundry bag
- Dental care, deodorant, toilet paper
- A mirror and soap
Kitchen
- A meal plan, condiments and a can opener
- Sealed containers, grilling equipment
- Plastic bags and garbage bags
- Groceries, drinking water, pots and pans
Pets
- Food, water and bowls
- Waste bags, blankets and toys
- Leash or restraint, and seasonal dog clothing
Pre-packaged foods and quick meal solutions that keep an outdoor trip convenient and budget-friendly for the whole family.
- Canned beans and instant noodles
- Cereal bars, chocolate and home baking
- Biscuits and non-perishable fruit
- Dried meats and ready-to-eat sausage rolls
- High-energy rice cakes and bagels
- Bread, and dairy for day one
- Packet soups and packaged prepared meals
- Buns and condiments
Food
- Baking essentials, proteins and dairy
- Grains and seasonings
- Beverages and preserved fruit
Other supplies
- Kitchen textiles and small appliances
- Toiletries and bedding
- Clothing, cleaning materials and dishware
Cheap and Quick Outdoor Food Ideas For Adults and Kids
Pre-packaged options
Canned beans, instant noodles, cereal bars, chocolate, homemade baked goods, biscuits, non-perishable fruit, dried meats, ready-to-eat sausage rolls, high-energy rice cakes, bagels, dried provisions, bread, dairy items for day one, packet soups, packaged prepared meals, buns and condiments.
Preparation tips
Home made granola bars, high energy cakes or muffins are all great — convenient and cheap. Avoid reheating meat or rice to prevent foodborne illness. Cold pizza prepared beforehand travels well, and it is worth checking your campsite’s glass and alcohol rules before you go.
Drinks
Find the site’s water taps, follow the facility’s rules, carry drinks in permitted containers and bring reusable bottles.