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Jerry Wedekind's Camping Checklist Categories

An item is classed by asking "what does it do for me?" Items are classed according to their main function. Auxiliary items (e.g. dedicated repair kits, dedicated containers) are classed along with their main item.

Clothes

• Reusable mobile exposure protection. Two categories:

  • General [e.g. coat, sunglasses, not sunscreen]
  • Harsh weather

Shelter

• Fixed exposure protection [e.g. tent, tarp, pillow, bivy sack, space blanket].

Nutrition

• [e.g. food, water, vitamins]

Bathroom

• Health, hygiene, & grooming [e.g. towelettes, sunscreen, self-defense].

Kitchen

• Food-related tools and supplies.

Containers

• Empty or multipurpose containers [e.g. pack, empty stuff sacks, water bottles].

Car items

• Items used in or on the car.

Transportation

• Things which help you move [e.g. crampons, snowshoes].

Navigation

• Location aids [e.g. whistle, map, compass, watch, headlamp].

General Tools

• Multipurpose tools [e.g. army knife, sewing kit, notepad].

Civilization

• Items which ease reentry into civilization [e.g. wallet, keys, items on pre-departure checklist].

Recreation

Things for fun; many categories.

• General [e.g. books]
• Astronomy
• Fishing
• Photography
• Skiing
• ...

Another set of Checklist Categories

• First Aid/Second Aid
• Other Survival Equipment
• Cooking
• Shelter
• Personal
• Miscellaneous
• Canoeing
• Cold Weather
• Skills
• Buckets
• Food
• Recipes

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