What to Pack for a Camping Hike

A camping hike needs more than food and a tent. You’ll need compact cooking equipment, reliable lighting, sleeping gear, route and communication tools, plus enough tableware for the whole group. Plan food by person and day, then add a small reserve for delays or larger appetites. Check dietary requirements before shopping, and keep chilled food in coolers until you reach the campsite.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Camping gear

Two-person tentsqty 15
Sleeping bagsqty 30
Sleeping matsqty 30
Ground tarpsqty 15
Herringqty 90
Hammerqty 3

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 32
Picnic benchesqty 4

Equipment

Coolersqty 4
Power banksqty 6
Mobile phonesqty 4
Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Route GPSqty 3

Lighting

LED lampsqty 8
Headlampsqty 8
String lightsqty 3

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 4
Gas cylindersqty 6
Large cooking potsqty 4
Frying pansqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef skeletonsqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 3

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 36
Reusable bowlsqty 36
Reusable cupsqty 48
Cutlery setsqty 36

Sports equipment

Backpacksqty 30
Walking sticksqty 12
Drinking water bagsqty 30
Route signsqty 12
Conesqty 20

Safety

First aid kitsqty 3
Emergency blanketsqty 10
Whistlesqty 8
Reflective vestsqty 8
Fire extinguishersqty 2

Cleaning

Dishpanqty 3
Dish brushesqty 4
Reusable cleaning clothsqty 12
Hand soap dispensersqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Whole wheat wraps - 40 pieces
- Herb cream cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Turkey breast topping - 1,5 kilogram
- Hummus - 1.5 kilograms
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Strawberry jam - 2 jars
- Arugula - 1 kilogram
- Cucumbers - 10 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 2 kilograms
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Onions - 1 kilogram
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Potatoes - 6 kilograms
- Red lentils - 2 kilogram
- Chickpeas - 12 cans
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Coconut milk - 8 cans
- Vegetable stock - 2 boxes
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Curry powder - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Cumin - 1 jar
- Chili flakes - 1 jar
- Soy sauce - 1 bottle
- Mayonnaise - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Muesli bars - 40 pieces
- Mixed nuts - 2 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Crackers - 6 packs
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Sparkling water - 8 bottles
- Still water - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 8 bags
- Marshmallows - 2 kilograms
- Bamboo skewers - 1 pack
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Hand gel - 4 bottles
- Tissues - 6 boxes

Tips

Pack one sleeping bag, sleeping mat and backpack per participant, and check every two-person tent for poles, pegs and a ground tarp before departure.
Allow two main meals, breakfast and trail snacks for each person per overnight stay. Add at least one extra meal’s worth of shelf-stable food for route delays.
Bring one reusable plate, bowl, cup and cutlery set per person, plus two large cooking pots, a frying pan, cutting boards and serving spoons for group meals.
Take at least one headlamp or LED lamp per two people, and charge all mobile phones and power banks the night before. Keep spare batteries or a backup light available.
Keep cooking fuel, first-aid supplies and emergency contact details together in clearly labelled bags. Check gas cylinders before leaving and carry route files offline on the GPS or phones.

Frequently asked questions

How much food should I buy for a camping hike?: Plan breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks per person for each full day. Add one extra meal per four people, or at least one additional shelf-stable meal for a group of up to 10, in case the hike takes longer.
How many tents do I need for a camping hike?: Use one two-person tent for every two participants, rounding up when the group size is odd. Check the tent materials, pegs and ground tarps at least 24 hours before departure.
What cooking equipment do I need for a group camping hike?: For a group meal, bring two gas burners, enough gas cylinders for the planned cooking time plus a 25% reserve, two large pots, one frying pan, cutting boards, serving spoons and measuring cups.
When should I buy food for a camping hike?: Buy dry goods and drinks 2–3 days before departure. Purchase chilled food within 24 hours of leaving, transport it in coolers and keep it refrigerated until check-in at the campsite.

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