Tent Camping for Beginners – The Packing List

01

Tent & Sleeping

6 Punkte

Tent (including poles, inner tent, and pegs)Rubber mallet for the pegsTent footprint or groundsheet (protects the tent floor from moisture and sharp stones)Sleeping bag (must be rated for the expected night-time temperatures)Sleeping mat or thick airbed (insulates you from the cold ground)Comfortable pillow (or a space-saving inflatable travel pillow)

02

Cooking & Eating

8 Punkte

Camping stove and enough compatible gas canistersLighter or matches (ideally stored in a waterproof container)Compact camping pot and pan setCamping tableware and cutlery (deep plate, mug, fork, knife, spoon)Biodegradable washing-up liquid, sponge, and a tea towelBin bags (always leave your pitch spotless!)Cool box and pre-frozen ice packs (sufficient for a weekend)Water carrier or a large reusable water bottle

03

Clothing & Footwear

5 Punkte

Waterproof jacket and weather-resistant clothing (layer up!)Warm jumper or fleece jacket (evenings in a tent get cold quickly)Sturdy, comfortable shoes (for excursions and wet grass in the morning)Flip-flops or sliders (essential for the communal showers)Nightwear (consider thermal base layers if it gets chilly at night)

04

Hygiene & Health

4 Punkte

Microfibre towel (dries extremely quickly and saves space in your bag)Toilet roll (often in short supply at basic nature campsites)Sun cream and insect repellentPersonal first aid kit (plasters, painkillers, tick remover)

05

Tech & Accessories

4 Punkte

Head torch (keeps your hands free while cooking at night or walking to the washblock)High-capacity power bank and phone charging cableDuct tape and cable ties (for quick repairs to the tent or poles)Folding camping chair (for comfort outside the tent)