What to Bring for a Camping Week

A camping week needs more than tents and sleeping bags. For a group stay, plan the food, cooking equipment, drinking water, cooling space and shared furniture before you leave. This checklist includes group tents, sleeping tents, mats, gas burners, cooking pots, coolers and the smaller items that are easy to overlook. Check dietary requirements before shopping, and keep fresh food cold from the moment you buy it until it is used.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Camping tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 32
Benchesqty 4
Storage racksqty 4
Tableclothsqty 6

Camping

Group tentsqty 8
Sleeping tentsqty 16
Tent hammersqty 8
Herringqty 120
Guy ropesqty 40
Ground tarpsqty 24
Sleeping matsqty 32
Sleeping bagsqty 32
Pillowsqty 32
Blanketsqty 16
Handcartsqty 2

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 4
Gas cylindersqty 6
Large cooking potsqty 4
Frying pansqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef brushesqty 4
Paring knivesqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 3
Serving spoonsqty 8
Barbecue tongsqty 4
Barbecueqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Coolersqty 6
Ice packsqty 24

Tableware

Camping platesqty 40
Camping bowlsqty 40
Disposable cupsqty 40
Mugsqty 40
Knivesqty 40
Forksqty 40
Spoonsqty 40
Serving bowlsqty 10
Pitchersqty 6

Lighting

LED lanternsqty 12
String lightsqty 6
Flashlightsqty 12
Spare batteriesqty 24

Equipment

Portable speakersqty 2
Power banksqty 8
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 3
Frisbeesqty 4
Volleyball net
Volleyballqty 2
Badminton setsqty 4
Skipping ropesqty 6
Conesqty 20
Gamesqty 12
Bike pumpsqty 2
Bike repair kitsqty 2

Decorations

Welcome sign
Name badgesqty 40
Table décorqty 6
Buntingqty 8
Program postersqty 8

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Bucketsqty 6
Cleaning brushesqty 6
Mop setsqty 3
Hand broomsqty 4

Safety

Fire extinguishersqty 2
Business first aid kitsqty 2
Reflective vestsqty 8

Organization

Clipboard foldersqty 3
Waterproof markersqty 12
Rolls of tapeqty 6
Rope rollsqty 4
Scissor setsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Drinking water - 120 liters
- Sparkling water - 24 bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Coffee - 8 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Cocoa powder - 2 packs
- Milk - 20 liters
- Oat milk - 8 liters
- Sugar - 3 kilos
- Honey - 2 jars
- Bread - 40 loaves
- Rolls - 120 pieces
- Croissants - 48 pieces
- Rusk - 6 rolls
- Butter - 6 packs
- Margarine - 4 tubs
- Young cheese - 6 kilo
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Peanut butter - 6 jars
- Strawberry Jam - 6 Jars
- Chocolate spread - 4 jars
- Eggs - 120 pieces
- Bacon bits - 5 kilo
- Yogurt - 12 liters
- Muesli - 6 kilo
- Oatmeal - 4 kilos
- Bananas - 12 kilo
- Apples - 12 kilos
- Grapes - 6 kilos
- Oranges - 10 kilos
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 8 kilo
- Bell peppers - 6 kilos
- Carrots - 6 kilos
- Lettuce - 12 heads
- Onions - 5 kilo
- Garlic - 12 bulbs
- Potatoes - 15 kilo
- Rice - 8 kilo
- Pasta - 10 kilos
- Diced tomatoes - 24 cans
- Tomato sauce - 12 jars
- Coconut milk - 12 cans
- Beans - 16 cans
- Corn - 12 cans
- Vegetable stock - 3 boxes
- Chicken breast - 8 kilos
- Hamburgers - 48 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 24 pieces
- Barbecue sausages - 48 pieces
- Chicken satay - 48 pieces
- Wraps - 120 pieces
- Tortilla chips - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Mixed nuts - 4 kilos
- Muesli bars - 80 pieces
- Marshmallows - 8 bags
- Ketchup - 4 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 4 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 4 bottles
- Mustard - 3 jars
- Olive oil - 4 bottles
- Sunflower oil - 3 bottles
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Curry powder - 2 jars
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Chili powder - 2 jars
- Cinnamon - 1 jar
- Aluminum foil - 6 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Napkins - 800 pieces
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Sponges - 24 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 24 pieces
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Tissues - 12 packs
- Bandages - 4 boxes
- Insect repellent - 12 sprays
- Sunscreen - 12 bottles
- Disposable lighters - 6 pieces
- Charcoal - 12 bags
- Firelighters - 6 boxes

Tips

Plan meals for every day plus at least one spare meal. Buy drinking water for the full group and set aside extra water for cooking, hot drinks and unexpected delays.
Count sleeping equipment by person: one sleeping mat, sleeping bag and pillow per camper. Add blankets for cold nights, even if the forecast looks mild.
Check gas burners, cylinders, cooking pots, frying pans and serving utensils before shopping. A large group can quickly outgrow one small pan or a single cooking point.
Pack coolers and ice packs before buying fresh produce. Keep meat, dairy and other chilled food cold during transport and refill the ice as soon as it melts.
Bring the small setup items people tend to miss: tent hammers, herring, guy ropes, ground tarps and labels for tent parts. Pack handcarts if supplies must be moved from parking to the campsite.

Frequently asked questions

How much drinking water do I need for a camping week?: Plan at least 2 to 3 litres per person per day for drinking, then add water for cooking, hot drinks and washing. For a seven-day stay, that is 14 to 21 litres per person before the extra cooking allowance.
How many sleeping mats and sleeping bags do I need for camping?: Buy or pack one sleeping mat and one sleeping bag per person, plus one pillow per person. Add blankets for each sleeping area if nights may be cold or campers have different comfort needs.
How many coolers and ice packs are needed for a group camping trip?: Use enough cooler space to keep fresh food separate from drinks, and plan to replenish ice packs at least once every 24 hours in warm weather. Check the meal plan and group size before deciding whether one cooler is enough.
When should I buy food for a camping week?: Buy non-perishable food several days before departure so it can be sorted and packed calmly. Buy fresh produce as close to departure as practical, then place it in cleaned coolers with ice packs before loading.

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