Are you looking for a list of essential items to pack for your next camping weekend at the cabin?
Each time I go camping or on vacation, I always forget at least one thing. So I’ve learned to enjoy the ride and not sweat the details too much when it comes to packing for a road trip.
I’ve been fortunate to enjoy many getaways across the USA and Canada and with these experiences, I’ve accumulated a fine-tuned camping trip packing list.
My next weekend getaway includes a cabin reservation at Black Hawk Lake Recreation Area near Cobb and Highland, WI for myself and a friend and so below, I’m happy to share my cabin camping packing list.
Consider that while staying in a small cabin, most time will be spent enjoying the outdoors. Plan to bring cool and warm weather clothes as well as a rain coat and tarps to cover firewood.
Download the list below.
Must-have cabin camping packing list
Food, Drinks and Snacks
- beer, wine, liquor
- Large water jug w/ dispenser
- S’mores fixins
- Bread, butter
- Eggs
- Cheese, bacon, sausage
- Brats, buns, mustard, sour kraute
- Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
- Coffee and coffee press
- Nuts, snacks
- Almond and whole milk
- Honey or agave or sugar
Personal Supplies
- Soap, shampoo and towels
- Bug spray, essential oils, sunscreen
- Personal toiletries, deodorant, toilet paper, hair brush, toothbrush etc
- pillows, sheet and sleeping bag
- Bed pads or pillow top
Clothes
- Swimming floaties
- Swim suits
- Clothes, boots, shoes and flip flops
- Bandanna and hats
Camping Supplies
- Small metal shovel
- Charcoal for bbq
- Lighter fluid
- Grate for fire cooking
- Leather Fire gloves
- Lighters, kindling and fire starters
- Firewood and newspaper
- Hatchet, hammer and gloves
- Tarps
- Camp chair
- Pie iron
- Rope for tarps and clothes line
- Extra stakes for tie-downs
- Rain coat
- Lantern, fuel, mantles/wicks
- Flashlights/headlights
- First aid kit
- 12v DC to 120v AC converter to plug into truck cig’ lighter
Misc. Supplies
- DVD movies and laptop in case of bad weather
- Bochi-ball, frisbee, drone
- Guitar w/ music
- Sunglasses, wallet, money and ID
- cell phone w/ charger
- Boom box and music
- Fishing gear and bucket
- Scissors
Cooking Supplies
- Tin foil and baking potatoes
- Long tongues
- Gas stove and lp tanks
- Plates, bowls, coffee mugs and silverware
- Pocket knife or multi-purpose tool
- Duct tape and tools
- Water bottles
- Spatula, large spoon, shishkabob skewers
- Flask
- napkins
- Can and bottle openers
- Dish Rags, dish soap, rinsing pan, scrubber
- Cast iron Pot, skillet and strainer
- Table clothe w/ thumb tacks or clips
- Paper towel, rags, trash bags, ziplock bags
- Cooler w/ ice blocks
- Cork screw
Cabin Supplies
- Extension cord and power strip
- Rice cooker to double as a fast acting crock pot
As a highlight to my upcoming cabin camping weekend, below I’m showing off my favorite media which people have photographed and published Online from Black Hawk Lake in Wisconsin.
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