Using our camping checklists below will help you prepare for your ATV camping adventure because light and compact is the rule for a safe carefree experience. By using the following camping checklists you should end up with approximately 100 pounds of ATV camping gear and supplies (camping gear, food & drink, clothing/personal items, and ATV tools & gear) to be loaded on your properly equipped 4×4 utility ATV.
ATV Camping Checklists
Camping Gear Checklist (Printable Version) |
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| ___ Lightweight Tent
___ Ground Tarp ___ Lightweight Sleeping Bag ___ Lightweight Sleeping Mat & Pillow ___ Cooking Stove w/Fuel ___ Mess Kit – Fry Pan, Pot w/Lid, Plate ___ Drinking Mug ___ Camping Coffee Pot ___ Cooking Utensils ___ Eating Utensils ___ Scrub Pad & Small Bottle of Dish Soap ___ Durable Lantern w/Fuel, Extra Mantles ___ Hand Towel ___ Small Bottle or Bar of Hand Soap ___ Fishing Pole & Gear (Optional) |
___ Aluminum Foil (folded flat)
___ Vegetable Cooking Spray ___ Coiled Cable Saw or Folding Saw ___ Folding Camping Shovel ___ Zip Lock Bags ___ Reinforced Trash Bags (1/day) ___ Toilet Paper (white, bio-degradable) ___ Water Purification (tablets, filter, etc.) ___ First Aid Kit ___ Lightweight Cooler ___ Lightweight Portable Table ___ Lightweight Portable Chair ___ Waterproof Matches or Lighter ___ Flashlight w/Extra Batteries ___ Insect Repellent |
 Lightweight Camping Tents |
 Camping Sleeping Gear |
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Proper selection of Camping Gear should yield a combined weight of no more than 50 pounds.
Food & Drink
Food and drink selection for ATV camping is a personal preference, just remember light and compact. Using freeze-dried food or MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat) for entrees is a great way to reduce weight and they don’t taste bad either. Take plenty of energy food, trail mix, dried fruit, unsalted nuts, and energy bars. ATV Camping does not mean you can’t have gourmet meals at the campsite. With a good camp stove, cooking utensils, and the right recipes you can cook up some delicious meals that will have everyone devouring in minutes. Keep all food in seal tight containers (preferred) or zip lock bags.
Tip: Fill 12 oz water bottles with 9 oz (3/4 full) of water and freeze before the trip. Use this instead of loose ice. When the ice begins to melt use for drinking/cooking. Rule of Thumb: Use 1 frozen bottle of water for every 2 pounds of perishable food. Also freeze any perishable food prior to the trip that will be stored for more than 1 day.
Proper selection should yield a combined weight of approximately 10 pounds of food & drink per person per day of camping.
Clothing/Personal Items Checklist (Printable Version) |
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| ___ GPS
___ Helmet w/Goggles ___ Change of Clothes (1 per day) ___ Camp Shoes ___ Toothbrush, Toothpaste, etc. ___ Thermal Underwear (if conditions warrant) ___ Jacket or Coat ___ Hat ___ Identification |
___ 2-Way Radio
___ Riding Gloves ___ Riding Boots/Gear ___ Sunglasses ___ Swimsuit ___ Sunscreen ___ Towel ___ WetWipes (packets) ___ Personal Survival Kit |
 Handheld GPS Units |
 ATV Boots & Riding Apparel |
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Adjust list for the climate conditions anticipated. Proper selection of Clothing/Personal Items should yield a combined weight of 5 – 10 pounds per day. To conserve space and protect your clothing use Travel Space Bags.
ATV Tools & Gear Checklist (Printable Version) |
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| ___ ATV Insurance
___ Adjustable Wrench ___ Spark Plug Wrench ___ Pliers or Small Vise Grips ___ Multi-Tool w/Knife Blade ___ Tire Repair Plug Kit ___ Electrical Tape ___ Nuts, Bolts, Washers Assortment ___ Tow Strap ___ Rain Gear ___ ATV Cover ___ Winch w/Accessories (Recommended) ___ Extra Fuel (6.2 lbs/gal extra weight) |
___ Jumper Cables
___ Combination Screwdriver ___ Spare Spark Plug(s) ___ Hex Key Wrench Set (specific to ATV) ___ Air Compressor or CO2 Cartridges ___ Safety Wire & Pliers ___ Nylon Zip Ties ___ Open/Box Wrenches (specific to ATV) ___ Rack Bags or ATV Luggage ___ Cargo Net ___ Hose Clamps (1 small & 1 large) ___ Water ___ Small First Aid Kit |
 ATV Tools |
 ATV Luggage |
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Proper selection of ATV Tools & Gear should yield a combined weight of 10 – 15 pounds (not including winch & extra fuel).