Nifty·Posted on Jun 13, 2013Your Ultimate Camping ChecklistHere are the absolute basic necessities, adaptable for families and experienced campers alike.by Natalie BrownBuzzFeed ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail All the Permits Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF First Aid Kit Flashlight and Extra Batteries Sunscreen Rain Gear Insect Repellent Campfire Starters Matches Weather-Appropriate Clothing Tent Your Tent's Rain Fly Sleeping bag Ground Cloth or Tarp Extra Stakes Mallet to get those stakes in the ground View this video on YouTube If the ground's damp you'll be fine, but if the ground's harder, you'll have a tough time getting those stakes in the dirt. You can always try to use your foot to press it in, but better to be safe than sorry. Camp Pillow Lantern Toothbrush and toothpaste Toilet Paper (and Hand Sanitizer!) A Shovel A Camp Shower Towels Water. Water Water Water. Cooler with Ice Firewood Cookware Can Opener Plates, Forks, and Knives Stuff for Washing Dishes Aluminum Foil, Paper Towels, and Garbage Bags Pack of Cards A Scavenger Hunt List A Friend with Moderate Music Talent Binoculars Tampons Glowsticks Want to make sure you never miss a super-helpful tip? Sign up for the BuzzFeed DIY newsletter!