What to bring for a camping workshop

A camping workshop needs more than tents and sleeping bags. You’ll need enough cooking equipment, lighting, seating and safety gear for the group, plus a clear way to keep materials organised on site. Count participants before shopping, then check which items you already have in stock. This list supports a workshop where people learn to pitch tents, cook outdoors and follow basic campsite safety rules.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 4
Folding chairsqty 24
Benchesqty 4
Tableclothsqty 4

Camping gear

Demonstration tentsqty 4
Sleeping matsqty 6
Sleeping bagsqty 6
Ground tarpsqty 6
Herringqty 40
Hammerqty 4
Guy ropesqty 12
Compassqty 8

Equipment

Camping stovesqty 4
Gas canistersqty 8
Coolersqty 3
Power banksqty 4

Kitchen

Cooking potsqty 4
Frying pansqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 30
Reusable platesqty 30
Reusable cutleryqty 30

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6
Headlampsqty 10

Safety

First aid kit
Fire extinguishersqty 2
Work glovesqty 8
Reflective vestsqty 4

Cleaning

Dishpanqty 2
Dish brushesqty 4
Hand brush and dustpanqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Baguettes - 6 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 4 loaves
- Butter - 500 grams
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Ham - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Eggs - 30 pieces
- Potatoes - 5 kilos
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Zucchinis - 6 pieces
- Onions - 2 kilos
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Mushrooms - 1.5 kilos
- Kidney beans - 8 cans
- Chickpeas - 6 cans
- Diced tomatoes - 10 cans
- Coconut milk - 6 cans
- Rice - 3 kilos
- Pasta - 2 kilo
- Vegetable stock - 2 boxes
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Curry powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Muesli bars - 30 pieces
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Marshmallows - 4 bags
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Lemonade - 3 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 6 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 4 bottles
- Fruit juice - 4 cartons
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Hand soap - 2 dispensers
- Wet wipes - 4 packs

Tips

Plan one sleeping mat, sleeping bag and ground tarp per overnight participant, and keep at least one demonstration tent separate for the instruction area.
For cooking, count one reusable cup, plate and set of cutlery per person, then add 10% extra for damaged, dropped or unwashed items. Bring more than one cooking pot or frying pan if several groups will cook at once.
Allow one LED lamp for each main table or workshop station, plus a headlamp for anyone moving around after dark. Charge power banks before arrival and test every lamp during setup.
Pack one first aid kit where the organisers can reach it quickly, and place fire extinguishers beside the cooking area. Work gloves and reflective vests should be available before participants start carrying equipment or setting up tents.
Check gas canister compatibility with the camping stoves at least one week before the workshop. Sort ropes, hammers, herring and compasses into labelled station boxes so the demonstration can start without unpacking delays.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a camping workshop?: Bring tents, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, ground tarps, herring, hammers and guy ropes for the camping activities. You’ll also need cooking equipment, reusable tableware, lights, power banks and safety equipment such as a first aid kit and fire extinguishers.
How many camping supplies should I buy per person?: Plan one sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cup, plate and cutlery set per participant. Add about 10% extra tableware and keep shared equipment such as stoves, pots, lamps and first aid supplies available for each workshop station.
When should I buy supplies for a camping workshop?: Check your stock and test the cooking equipment at least one week before the workshop. Finish the main shopping several days in advance, leaving time to replace missing gas canisters, damaged tents or unsuitable equipment.
What safety equipment is needed for a camping workshop?: Have at least one accessible first aid kit and fire extinguishers beside the cooking area. Provide work gloves and reflective vests for setup tasks, and prepare LED lamps or headlamps before participants arrive.

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