What to Buy for a Camping Six-Event Contest

A camping six-event contest needs more than sports equipment. You also need a practical setup for food, drinks, scoring, seating, and changing weather. Plan supplies around the number of participants, then add enough cups, plates, cooling space, and cooking capacity for the full day. The items people most often arrange too late are gas cylinders, shade, scorekeeping materials, and clearly marked game areas.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 48
High tablesqty 4

Sports equipment

Tug-of-war ropesqty 2
Burlap sacksqty 12
Frisbeesqty 6
Footballsqty 4
Buckets of waterqty 12
Sponge ballsqty 24
Conesqty 40
Hoopsqty 12
Relay batonsqty 8
Blindfoldsqty 12
Measuring tapesqty 2
Starter pistol
Whistlesqty 6
Stopwatchesqty 6
Ground pegsqty 40
Barrier tapeqty 4
Cone Bagsqty 20

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 60
Reusable platesqty 60
Reusable cutleryqty 60

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Gas barbecueqty 2
Gas cylindersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef and serving tongsqty 8
Sharp knivesqty 4
Large serving bowlsqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 4

Equipment

Battery speaker
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
LED lampsqty 6
Flashlightsqty 6

Decorations

Buntingqty 8
Team flagsqty 6
Chalkboardsqty 4
Prizesqty 6
Team bibsqty 48

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mop setsqty 2
Cleaning spongesqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Hamburgers - 60 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 12 pieces
- Chicken skewers - 48 pieces
- Vegetarian skewers - 12 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 72 pieces
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Herb butter - 4 tubs
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Onions - 2 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 2 kilograms
- Corn on the cob - 24 pieces
- Pasta salad - 6 kilogram
- Potato salad - 4 kilogram
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 3 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Barbecue seasoning - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 8 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Sparkling water - 6 bottles
- Beer - 6 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Cocktail nuts - 4 bags
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Napkins - 8 packs
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 4 packs
- Tablecloths - 6 pieces
- Disposable lighters - 4 pieces
- Charcoal - 4 bags
- Firelighters - 4 boxes
- Marker pens - 12 pieces
- Colored pencils - 6 boxes
- Paper scorecards - 60 pieces
- A4 paper - 2 packs
- Pens - 24 pieces
- Duct tape - 4 rolls
- Rope - 2 rolls
- Sunscreen - 6 bottles
- Bandages - 2 boxes
- Cooling packs - 24 pieces

Tips

Bring at least one reusable cup per participant, plus 10–15% extra for loss or misplaced cups. The same 10–15% buffer works for reusable plates and cutlery.
Plan cooling space before shopping for groceries. Use enough coolers to keep drinks and perishable food cold from arrival until the final event, rather than relying on one shared container.
Check the gas barbecue and gas cylinders at least 2–3 days before the contest. A barbecue without a connected, usable cylinder can delay the food service even when all ingredients are ready.
Prepare one complete scoring set for each game station, including score sheets, stopwatches, whistles, measuring tapes, and a clear place for the score table. Keep spare pens and paper with these materials.
Mark each field and route before participants arrive. Ground pegs, barrier tape, cones, and cone bags prevent teams from crossing into another event and make the six activities easier to supervise.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a camping six-event contest?: Plan the six activities first, then gather the listed sports equipment for each station: ropes, sacks, frisbees, footballs, water buckets, sponge balls, cones, hoops, batons, blindfolds, measuring tapes, stopwatches, and whistles. Add ground pegs and barrier tape to mark the activity areas safely.
How many reusable cups and plates should I buy?: Allow one cup, plate, and set of cutlery per participant, then add 10–15% extra. For 40 participants, that means at least 44–46 of each item, with more cups if drinks are served throughout the day.
How much cooling and cooking equipment is needed?: Use enough coolers to hold all chilled groceries and drinks until the event ends, with separate space for raw and ready-to-eat food where possible. Check the gas barbecue and gas cylinders 2–3 days beforehand and arrange serving tongs, cutting boards, and sharp knives at the food area.
When should I buy or prepare the contest supplies?: Confirm reservations and buy prizes and equipment at least 1 week before the contest. Check the weather, grounds, game materials, gas supply, and chilled-food storage again 2–3 days before setup.

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