Nature camp shopping list

Use this shopping list to prepare a nature camp without discovering missing gear at dusk or mealtime. Check the number of participants before buying tents, sleeping equipment, plates, cups and cutlery. Plan cooking equipment around the meals you will serve, and keep chilled groceries in coolers until they are needed. Lighting, batteries, water jugs and first-aid supplies are easy to overlook, so check them before loading everything for the campsite.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Folding tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 30
Picnic benchesqty 4

Camping

Tents for 4 peopleqty 8
Sleeping matsqty 32
Sleeping bagsqty 32
Cushionsqty 32
Ground tarpsqty 8
Herringqty 80
Hammerqty 4
Tarpaulinsqty 4

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 4
Gas cylindersqty 6
Large cooking potsqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 6
Water jugsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 35
Reusable bowlsqty 35
Reusable cupsqty 40
Cutlery setsqty 35
Tea mugsqty 35

Lighting

LED lanternsqty 8
Headlampsqty 10
Batteriesqty 24

Sports equipment

Compassqty 8
Binocularsqty 6
Scavenger hunt cardsqty 10
Ropeqty 4
Frisbeesqty 6

Equipment

Megaphone
Power banksqty 4

Safety

First aid kitqty 2
Flashlightsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Dishpanqty 3
Reusable dish towelsqty 12
Handwashing stationqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Oatmeal - 3 kilograms
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- Whole wheat rolls - 40 pieces
- Crackers - 6 packs
- Butter - 3 packs
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Strawberry jam - 4 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 3 packs
- Mild cheese - 3 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Eggs - 48 pieces
- Semi-skimmed milk - 12 liters
- Yogurt - 6 liter
- Muesli - 3 kilogram
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 4 kilograms
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Onions - 3 kilograms
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Potatoes - 8 kilograms
- Rice - 5 kilograms
- Red lentils - 3 kilograms
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Coconut milk - 8 cans
- Vegetable bouillon - 3 packs
- Corn - 6 cans
- Kidney beans - 8 cans
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Cumin - 1 jar
- Curry powder - 1 jar
- Chili sauce - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Popcorn - 3 bags
- Marshmallows - 4 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Water - 60 liters
- Apple juice - 12 liters
- Orange juice - 12 liters
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Sponges - 2 packs
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Freezer bags - 2 boxes

Tips

Choose one four-person tent for every four campers, then add sleeping mats, sleeping bags and a ground tarp for each person. Assign people to tents before arrival so you are not sorting sleeping arrangements after dark.
Pack at least one gas burner and one gas cylinder for the cooking area, plus a large cooking pot for each meal that must be prepared at the same time. Test the burners before leaving and keep a spare cylinder if the camp runs for more than one day.
Allow one reusable plate, bowl, cup and cutlery set per participant, plus at least 10% extra. Bring serving spoons and tea mugs separately; they are often forgotten when tableware is packed by person.
Give every participant a headlamp and place LED lanterns at the tents, cooking area and reception desk. Test all batteries before departure and pack spare batteries rather than relying on phone lights.
Sort groceries by meal before transport and keep perishable food in coolers. Bring enough water jugs for the group’s drinking and cooking needs, and check dietary requirements before finalising quantities.

Frequently asked questions

How many tents do I need for a nature camp?: Use one four-person tent for every four participants, rounding up when the group does not divide evenly. For 18 people, that means five tents, with sleeping mats and sleeping bags for all 18 campers.
What cooking equipment do I need for a camping group?: Plan on at least one gas burner, one gas cylinder and one large cooking pot for a basic camp kitchen. Add cutting boards, chef’s knives, serving spoons, water jugs and coolers before shopping for the food itself.
How much tableware should I bring to a nature camp?: Pack one reusable plate, bowl, cup and cutlery set per person, plus 10% extra. For 20 participants, take 22 of each item where possible so damaged or misplaced pieces do not stop a meal.
When should I check camping equipment and batteries?: Check tents, sleeping equipment, gas burners, lanterns and headlamps at least 2–3 days before departure. Test every battery-powered light then and shop for replacements before the supplies are loaded.

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