Destin Camping Checklist

Learn More about Camping in Destin, Florida on the beach

A Few Days Before Departure

• Reservation confirmations
• Give a key to the neighbors
• The trailer keys
• Weather reports checked for destination
• Emergency contact information in each person’s wallet
• Itinerary given to family or friends
• Create a meal plan

Used-Vehicle Evaluation

• Brakes
• Tires
• Interior condition (upholstery, headliner, doors, etc.)
• Transmission
• Air-conditioning system
• Chocks and suspension components
• Cooling-system condition
• Battery condition
• Engine condition
• Fuel Sensitivity

Pre-Departure Checklist

• Remove all trash from the campsite
• Empty and stow trash cans
• Disconnect campground CATV/phone lines
• Disconnect/stow power cord
• Awning secured
• Cabinets closed and locked
• Furnace and A/C off
• Water heater off
• Water pump off
• Shut off gas pilot lights on stove/oven
• All lights and fans off
• Drain/fill hoses stowed, caps on
• Dump and reset black and grey tanks
• Lower TV antenna/satellite dish
• Retract slides and install braces
• Secure all loose items
• Secure all windows and ceiling vents
• Ensure inside weight is evenly distributed
• Hitch locked and secured
• Jacks up and locked
• Pull off levelers and stow levelers
• Retract entry step(s)
• Buckle safety restraints
• Chocks removed and stowed
• Check roof rack or storage pod
• Check lights/turn signals, tires, and engine oil
• Vehicle lights and brakes checked
• Parking brake disengaged
• Water bottle for truck
• Wheels torqued

Kitchen Supplies: Eating & Serving

• Eating utensils
• Plates and bowls
• Cups
• Mugs
• Coffee mugs
• Wine glasses
• Paper plates
• Paper bowls
• Napkins and paper towels
• Ice cube trays

Kitchen Supplies: Pots & Pans

• Cooking pots/pans
• Dutch oven with lid
• Skillet with lid
• Tea kettle
• Grill
• Baking dish
• Cookie sheet

Kitchen Supplies: Cleaning

• Glass cleaner
• Soft scrub
• Tablecloth holders
• Disinfecting wipes
• Mixing Dish soap & cleaning products
• Sponges
• Rags
• Towels
• Trash bags
• Drying rack
• Table cloth
• Tea towels
• Cleaning cloths
• Broom
• Dustpan
• Whisk broom
• Mop
• Bucket

Kitchen Supplies: Storage

• Bowls
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Bottle
• Can
• Ziplock bags
• Tupperware
• Baggies
• Thermos
• Butter container
• Dishpan
• Aluminum foil
• Plastic wrap

Kitchen Supplies: Kitchen Appliances

• Blender
• Food chopper/processor
• Water filter
• Colander
• Cooler
• Toaster
• Egg cooker
• Electric coffee pot and filters
• Coffee filters

Kitchen Supplies: Food Prep

• Wine openers
• Cutting board
• Bag clips
• Lighter/matches
• Campfire fork
• Cooking spray
• Oven mitts
• Knife sharpening stone
• Steamer insert
• Egg plastic carrier
• Chopsticks
• Drinking water hose
• Peeler
• Thermometer
• Potholder or pot grabber
• Metal flipper
• Garlic press
• Potato masher
• Fly swatter
• Ladle
• Tongs
• Serving spoons
• Wooden stirring spoon
• Ice cream scoop
• Corkscrew
• Potholder
• Propane or fuel
• Knives: food prep and steak
• Large bread knife
• Spatula
• Scissors

Non-perishable Food

• Canned goods
• Breakfast bars
• Cereal
• Instant cook foods (like mashed potatoes)
• Beef jerky
• Oatmeal
• Crackers
• Nuts
• Marshmallows
• Drink mixes
• Tea
• Coffee

Food: Food Staples

• Vegetables and fruits
• Grill meats, like hot dogs, burgers, brats, etc.
• Batter mixes
• Eggs
• Freeze-dried meals
• Bread
• Chocolate
• Soups
• Pasta
• Drinking water
• Beverage koozies
• Snacks

Food: Food Condiments

• Baking soda
• Salt
• Pepper
• Herbs
• Spices
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Oil
• Butter or margarine
• Mayo
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Relish
• Pasta sauce
• Sugar or substitute
• Honey
• Maple syrup

Bed & Bath: Packing List for RV Bed

• Bed comforter
• Sleeping bags
• Blankets
• Sheets
• Pillows and pillowcases
• Sleeping bag liners

Bed & Bath: Bathroom

• Soap: hand, shower
• Washcloths and/or shower puffs
• Towels: bath, hand, and beach
• Shampoo, conditioner, and hair styling products
• Shower-house bag
• Shower-house flip-flops

Bed & Bath: Toiletries

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Floss
• Mouthwash
• Paper cups
• RV-friendly toilet paper
• Facial tissue
• Baby Wipes
• Feminine napkins/supplies
• Brush
• Comb
• Hair ties
• Blow dryer
• Hand lotion and soap
• Small mirror
• Skin care: lotion, powder, night cream, etc.
• Toiletry kit: lip balm, deodorant, nail clippers, files, tweezers, razor, etc.
• Razor
• Shaving gel
• Antiperspirant
• Foot powder
• RV Holding Tank Chemicals
• Sewer kit
• Toilet chemicals

Bed & Bath: Miscellaneous

• Sleep aids: earplugs, eye-mask, lavender essential oil, etc.
• Laundry: detergent, wash bag, a roll of quarters
• Water pressure regulator
• Clothesline with clips
• Clothes hangers
• Cots

First-Aid

• First aid instruction booklet
• Any prescriptions or over the counter medicine you may need
• Daily and emergency medications
• Pet first aid kit
• Menstrual products
• Sunburn relief (aloe)
• Aspirin
• Pain reliever
• Antacid tablets
• Ibuprofen (children’s and adult)
• Acetaminophen (children’s and adult)
• Antihistamine (children’s and adult)
• Zinc oxide (for sun protection and diaper rash)
• Burn ointment
• Antibiotic ointment
• 1% hydrocortisone cream
• Poison ivy/oak cream
• Cough drops
• Saline eye drops
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Alcohol
• Hurt-free antiseptic wash
• Insect repellent spray and pest strips
• Snakebite kit
• Bee-sting kit
• Bear spray
• Anti-itch remedy
• Adhesive bandages
• Antiseptic wipes
• Gauze pads and white tape
• Medical tape
• Instant cold pack
• Duct tape
• Butterfly closures
• Moleskin for blisters
• ACE bandage
• Tweezers
• Thermometer
• Safety pins
• Emergency blanket

Packing List for RV Living

• Device chargers & devices (computers, tablets, phones, etc.)
• Surge protector
• Electrical adapters
• Batteries
• Small electric or battery-powered fan
• USB adapter for cigarette lighter
• Cameras
• Camera accessories: extra batteries, tripod, weatherproof case, etc.
• Charger for camera
• Memory cards
• Office supplies: clips, paper, pens, permanent marker, scissors, tape, etc.
• Paper clips
• Rubber bands
• Plastic wire ties
• Baling wire
• Alarm clock
• Whistle
• CB radios
• Battery radio
• Weather radio
• Mousetraps
• Wasp traps
• Mosquito coils
• Heating pad
• Fitness equipment: resistance bands, yoga mat, etc.
• Water bottles and/or backpack hydration system
• Sunscreen
• Rain gear: jackets, umbrella, etc.

Packing List for RV Recreation Supplies

• Laptop
• Headphones
• Books
• Audiobooks
• Magazines
• Movies
• Guitar
• Binoculars
• Magnifying glass
• Butterfly net
• Bug collection boxes
• Field guides (flora, fauna, etc.,)
• Star chart/night-sky identifier
• Cards
• Crosswords
• Puzzles
• Bungee cords
• Lawn games
• Cornhole
• Horseshoes
• Hula-hoops
• Frisbee
• Football
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Bike stuff: bikes, locks, helmets, kits, etc.

Clothing & Footwear: Tops

• Jackets
• Sweaters
• Rain Suit
• Shirts
• Down vest
• Coat
• Sweatshirt
• Short and long sleeve t-shirts
• Windbreaker
• Base Layers
• Fleeces
• Lightweight down jacket
• SPF clothing

Clothing & Footwear: Bottoms

• Jeans
• Hiking pants
• Fleece pants
• Rain pants
• Shorts

Clothing & Footwear: Footwear: Etc.

• Boots
• Camp shoes
• Slippers
• Sport Specific shoes: water, running, hiking, cycling
• Underwear
• Pajamas
• Sunglasses
• Hats
• Visors
• Backpack
• Daypack
• Fanny pack
• Swimming suit
• Gloves
• Gaiters
• Bandanas
• Socks
• Hiking socks (synthetic or wool)

Personal Items

• ID
• Passport
• Insurance card
• Driver’s license
• Campsite confirmation
• Keys
• Credit cards
• Cellular phone
• Phone chargers
• Phone cards
• Cash and checkbook
• Traveler’s checks
• Reading glasses
• Contact lenses and solution
• Watch
• Notepad or journal

On The Water

• Water gear: swimsuits, wetsuits, etc.
• Life jackets
• Flotation devices
• Snorkel gear (goggles, fins/flippers)
• Watercraft (boat, jet ski, canoe, inflatable raft, etc.)
• Paddles
• Water shoes
• Dry bag
• Pump for inflatable toys
• Waterproof camera
• Water toys
• Pails, shovels, toy trucks

Fishing

• Fishing gear with tackles
• Fish bucket or stringer
• Fishing license
• Waders
• Minnow bucket
• Fish cleaning and preparing implements (cutting board, filet knife, etc.)

Tools

• Portable Lights: Flashlight, Headlamps, Lantern, (or better yet, hand-cranked flashlights)
• Headlamps
• Walkie Talkies
• Pocket knife
• J-B Weld
• Elmer’s Glue
• Safety glasses
• Rubber gloves
• Sewer hose with hookup fittings
• Vacuum – Dustbuster/small ShopVac
• Hatchet
• Ax
• Chainsaw
• Army foxhole shovel
• Old toothbrush
• Sewing kit
• Ten repair kit
• Repair kit for air mattress
• Eyeglass repair kit

RV Maintenance & Safety Checklist

• Vehicle registration and insurance information
• Vehicle documents
• Spare keys
• Roadside assistance program
• S.O.P
  (standard operating procedures)
• Drivers license
• GPS
• Paper maps and/or road atlas
• Compass
• Star chart/night-sky identifier
• Spare parts as desired
• Toolbox
• Emergency road kit with approved triangle reflectors & flares
• Safety vest
• Fire extinguisher
• Wheel cross
• Tire inflator
• Tire patch/plug kit
• Tire pressure gage
• Tire pump – hand/foot
• Battery distilled water
• Vehicle fluids – washer, oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid
• Replacement canister for diesel or gasoline
• Duct tape
• Electrical and duct tape
• Duck tape (really for everything!)
• Rubber gloves
• Electrical tape
• Extension cords
• Battery jumper cables
• Tow rope
• Fuses
• Extra bulbs, fuses
• Hydraulic jack suitable for the weight of your vehicle
• Leveling blocks, boards & chocks
• Matches & lighter
• Garden hose w/nozzle
• Pliers – Channel Lock
• Pliers (needle nose)
• Pliers (standard)
• Vice grip pliers
• Wrenches – combination
• Wrenches – crescent 4” and 10”
• Wrenches – metric
• Wrench (spark plug)
• Wheel lug wrench
• Tarp
• WD-40
• Emergency warning light (trouble light)
• Hammer
• Leatherman multi-tool
• Screwdrivers (assorted)
• Socket set
• Crowbar
• Diagonal pliers – dikes
• Tin snips
• Small measuring tape
• Hacksaw & spare blades
• Allen wrench /hex key sets
• Pocket knife
• Hammers standard & ball peen
• Small electric drill & bits
• Volt ohm meter
• Small soldering iron
• Solder
• Vehicle radiator/heater hose
• DC test light
• Hose clamps selection 1/2 into 3 in.
• Grease
• Small plastic jars of nuts, bolts, nails, screws & washers
• Saber saw and blades
• Wheel chocks
• Rags
• Extra cotter pins

Camping

• Campground directories
• Tent
• Large tent pegs
• Camp chairs
• Portable table
• Picnic/beach blanket
• Outdoor rug
• Frisbee
• Sleeping Pad
• Air Mattress
• Rope
• Tarps
• Cooler
• Multiple outlet electric cord
• Rolling sewage tank
• Portable fridge
• Water hose and nozzle
• Water jugs and 12-volt transfer pump
• Solar shower
• Gas lantern & mantles
• Gas Stove w/bottle
• B-B-Q Grill
• Charcoal and lighter
• Skewers/grill forks
• Small propane tank

Camping With Kids

• Portable crib
• Cots
• Child-sized or small adult sleeping pad
• Child-sized sleeping bag
• Kid-sized day pack
• Child’s reusable water bottle
• Front-loading baby carrier
• Baby backpack carrier
• Portable potty or potty seat
• Portable high chair
• Child-sized folding camp chair
• Battery-powered night-light
• Baby monitor
• Child-sized binoculars
• Baby Wipes
• Diaper rash cream for babies
• Snacks

Camping With Pets

• Food
• Water
• Treats
• Food and water bowl
• Leash and harness
• Plastic bags for picking up
• Clothing and blanket in cold weather
• Familiar blanket or bed from home
• Extra collar
• Tags
• Pet first aid kit
• Motion sickness remedy
• A favorite toy from home
• Copy of health/vaccination papers
• Disinfectant spray

Camping With Pets: For the dog

• Rawhide or chew bone
• Puppy pads
• Dog PFD
• Dog pack
• Booties
• Nail clippers or grinder
• Camping with Pets: For the Cat
• Litter Box with Lid
• Cat Pine Litter
• Cat Waterless Bathfoam – this one smells kind of like cinnamon
• Furminator
• Harnesses
• U-Pet Carriers