Is it a struggle remembering everything you need for your camping trip? A camping checklist is necessary to ensure the most important items on your list are not forgotten. Items like an EPIpen and sunscreen are essential.

Your checklist begins with the most basic shelter. When choosing your tent, it’s important to choose a one that is waterproof and can withstand stormy weather. For example, strong winds or hail. An extra tarp is useful to cover the entrance of your tent during strong rains. It can also serve as a barrier between the ground and your tent floor. Be sure to bring a hammer for the tent stakes.

The Rocky Mountains are a beautiful place for camping, but the weather can change in an instant. I carefully pack each piece of clothing for camping, and I’m always grateful I do so. The summer nights can be rainy and cold. One time, in August, I woke up to find it had snowed. My clothing checklist have always included a pair of hiking boots, a waterproof jacket, a hat, an extra heavy socks. You might also want to bring a sweater, swimsuit, shorts or light pants, and a bag for your dirty clothes.

In Rocky Mountains, where I camp often, the weather changes very frequently. Therefore, it is important to carefully pack the correct gear for camping. It can rain heavily and temperatures can drop below freezing during the night. One year, in August, it snowed lightly. Preparing a clothing checklist should include a hat, a water repellent jacket, extra socks, and heavy boots. A swimsuit, sweatshirt, light pants, and a bag for dirty clothes are also useful to bring.

Camping trips are fraught with danger, as well as fun, which is why a first aid kit is an essential part of every camping checklist. Make sure your first aid kit is restocked before you leave. Create another aid kit in which you place any medications, sunscreen, a lip balm, flashlights, batteries, a compass and a GPS, bug spray, a water filter, extra rope, a mini sewing kit, ipecac, an EPI pen, candles and a pen and paper. Your emergency kit should also include a fire extinguisher, an ax for chopping wood, and gloves. Other useful items are your cell phone, umbrella, and sunglasses.

Next on your list are your toiletries, which would include shampoo(bring enough to double as soap), toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, a hairbrush, toilet paper, razors and feminine hygiene products. While many men choose not to shave while camping, it might also be helpful to bring some shaving cream.

You’ll need extra equipment, if you plan on fishing, hiking, or mountain biking. If you have kids you want to bring your camera and some cards or games that they can play.

Hiking, fishing and mountain biking all require special equipment, which should be included on your camping checklist. Don’t forget your camera, and maybe some games and cards for the kids.

No check list will have every item that you need, but they’re still useful to save you time. You want to include any extra items, not mentioned in this article, on your own lists