Camping Packing List - July 2025

3 Days / 2 Nights | Ricketts Glen

👕 CLOTHING
  • 2–3 T-shirts
  • 1 long sleeve shirt or hoodie (for cool nights)
  • 2 pairs of shorts
  • 1 pair of pants (jeans or hiking)
  • Underwear (3+)
  • Socks (3–4 pairs, including 1 wool/thick pair)
  • Pajamas or sleepwear
  • Swimsuit (for waterfalls/lake)
  • Light rain jacket or poncho
  • Hat or beanie (optional)
  • Hiking boots or sneakers
  • Slides/sandals (for around camp)
🎒 GEAR
  • Backpack or duffel bag
  • Sleeping bag (warm enough for 40–50°F nights)
  • Sleeping pad or air mattress
  • Pillow
  • Flashlight
  • Reusable water bottle (32 oz+ preferred)
  • Bible & notebook
  • Pen/pencil
  • Camping chair (optional but helpful)
  • Small daypack or drawstring bag (for hikes)
🧼 HYGIENE
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Towel & washcloth
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Lip balm (with SPF)
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Body wipes or camping shower wipes
  • Any meds (must be labeled & given to leaders if needed)
✅ EXTRAS
  • Sunglasses
  • Pocket knife (with permission only)
  • Snacks (in Ziploc or resealable container)
  • Book or cards for downtime
  • Extra pair of shoes
  • Trash bag (for dirty clothes)
❌ DO NOT BRING
  • Anything you can’t afford to lose
  • Vape, drugs, alcohol, weapons
  • Bad attitudes 😎