Choose a campsite
Check campsite rules
Check the weather
Pack a tent
Pack a sleeping bag
Pack a sleeping pad
Pack weather-appropriate clothing
Pack food
Pack water
Pack a first-aid kit
Pack a flashlight or headlamp
Pack a map or GPS
Pack fire-starting supplies
Pack cooking gear
Pack trash bags
Set up camp before dark
Pitch the tent on level ground
Store food safely
Keep the campsite clean
Follow fire safety rules
Respect wildlife
Respect quiet hours
Leave no trace
Pack out all trash
Extinguish fires completely
Check the campsite before leaving