What to bring for a dog camping weekend
A dog camping weekend needs more than tents and food. You are setting up a temporary campsite, serving meals outdoors and keeping several dogs comfortable throughout the day. This checklist covers the shared equipment and supplies for camp setup, cooking, drinks, lighting and dog care. Check dog rules, dietary requirements and emergency contacts before shopping, then confirm quantities after final registrations.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Party tentsqty 2
- Foldable tablesqty 6
- Folding chairsqty 36
- Picnic benchesqty 4
- Tableclothsqty 6
Camping
- Tent pitchesqty 18
- Ground tarpsqty 4
- Herringqty 80
- Guy ropesqty 24
- Collapsible cratesqty 8
Tableware
- Reusable platesqty 40
- Reusable bowlsqty 40
- Reusable cupsqty 50
- Coffee mugsqty 40
- Cutlery setsqty 40
- Scissorsqty 4
Kitchen
- Cutting boardsqty 4
- Chef's knifeqty 4
- Serving tongsqty 6
- Serving spoonsqty 6
- Mixing bowlsqty 4
- Thermos flasksqty 4
Equipment
- Gas barbecuesqty 2
- Gas cylindersqty 4
- Coolersqty 6
- Extension cordsqty 4
- Power stripsqty 4
- Power banksqty 4
Lighting
- LED light stringsqty 6
- LED lanternsqty 8
- Headlampsqty 6
Dog supplies
- Dog water bowlsqty 12
- Dog food bowlsqty 12
- Drinking water jerry cansqty 6
- Long linesqty 12
- Dog waste bag holdersqty 6
- Fetch ballsqty 12
- Dog toysqty 12
- Dog towelsqty 24
- Dog gatesqty 6
Safety
- First aid kitsqty 2
- Dog first aid kitsqty 2
- Flashlightsqty 4
- Reflective vestsqty 8
- Fire extinguishersqty 2
- Route arrowsqty 20
Decorations
- Welcome sign
- Name badgesqty 40
- Dog name tagsqty 36
- Chalkboardsqty 4
Cleaning
- Waste binsqty 6
- Bucketsqty 4
- Washing-up tubsqty 4
- Broom setsqty 3
- Mopsqty 3
- Rubber glovesqty 6
- Dog waste bag holdersqty 6
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Coffee creamer - 2 packs
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 8 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Iced tea - 4 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 24 cans
- Beer - 48 cans
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Red wine - 4 bottles
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Wholemeal loaves - 8 loaves
- Mini croissants - 48 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Strawberry jam - 3 jars
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Cheese slices - 2 kilos
- Ham - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Bacon bits - 2 kilos
- Vegetarian burgers - 24 pieces
- Chicken skewers - 36 pieces
- Hamburgers - 36 pieces
- Sausages - 36 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 48 pieces
- Pasta salad - 4 kilo
- Mixed salad - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Corn cobs - 36 pieces
- Potato salad - 3 kilos
- Garlic sauce - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 jars
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Vinegar - 1 bottle
- Potatoes - 5 kilos
- Onions - 2 kilos
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Peanuts - 2 kilo
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Apples - 4 kilos
- Bananas - 3 kilos
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Ice pops - 48 pieces
- Dog biscuits - 4 bags
- Dog treats - 4 bags
- Dog food - 4 kilos
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Organic dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Barbecue firelighters - 2 boxes
- Charcoal - 4 bags
Tips
- Count people and dogs separately before buying supplies. Plan one reusable plate, bowl, cup and cutlery set per person, plus at least two extra sets for replacements and late arrivals.
- Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person per hour. Fill the coolers before guests arrive and keep a separate supply of water for the dogs.
- Pack one collapsible crate or resting space for each dog that needs quiet time. Place dog water stations in at least two separate areas so dogs do not crowd one bowl.
- Check gas cylinders, extension cords and power strips at least three days before departure. A missing connector or empty cylinder is difficult to replace once the group is at the campsite.
- Bring lighting for both the shared area and the route back to the tents. Set up LED light strings and lanterns before dark, and keep power banks available for phones and emergency calls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much food and drink should I buy for a dog camping weekend?
- For drinks, allow two to three per person during the first hour and one per person for every hour after that. Add extra water for dogs and keep enough food for the full programme plus one spare meal per five guests.
- How many reusable plates, cups and bowls do I need?
- Buy or pack one set per registered guest, then add two to four spare sets depending on group size. Bring at least one separate bowl per dog for feeding or water, with extra bowls at shared water stations.
- What camping equipment should I check before leaving?
- Check tent pitches, ground tarps, herring, guy ropes and collapsible crates at least three days before the weekend. Set up a tent or tarp once at home if it has not been used recently, so missing parts are found before departure.
- When should I prepare the dog welcome packs and first aid kit?
- Prepare the welcome packs and check the first aid and dog kit two to three days before arrival. Recheck medication, emergency contacts and dog details on the morning of departure.
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