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title: Ultimate RV Packing List for a First Time Camper
description: Overwhelmed preparing for your next camping adventure? Don't stress! Check out our comprehensive RV packing checklist, including RV essentials, kitchen supplies, clothing, toiletries, outdoor fun and more!
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# [Ultimate RV Packing List for a First Time Camper](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/ultimate-rv-packing-list-for-a-first-time-camper)

 Written by [Campers Inn RV](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/author/campers-inn-rv) | June 02, 2014

**While preparing for an RV adventure is exciting, packing all the gear you’ll need can be overwhelming.**

To help reduce your stress, we’ve put together a checklist of camping necessities—including RV accessories, kitchen supplies, clothing, personal items, and more that you should bring on every RV trip.

And [**here**](https://info.campersinn.com/rv-adventures-checklist), you can download printable versions of our [RV Adventure Checklist](https://info.campersinn.com/rv-adventures-checklist) in e-book form to take with you wherever you go!

## **RV Essentials:**

- Surge protector
- Electrical adapters
- Toilet chemicals
- Sewer kit
- RV-friendly toilet paper
- Water pressure regulator
- Drinking water hose
- Leveling blocks
- Tire pressure gauge
- Extension cords
- Wheel chocks
- Shovel
- Electrical and duct tape
- Extra cotter pins
- Extra motor oil and transmission fluid
- Flashlight
- Battery jumper cables
- Emergency road kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Large zip-close bag for documents, including license, registration, reservations, etc.

## **Kitchen and Cooking Supplies:**

- Water bottles
- Cutting board
- Utensils/cutting knives
- Can opener
- Tongs and skewers
- Dish soap
- Camping griddle and pie iron
- Bowls, plates, and cups
- Paper towels
- Garbage bags
- Plastic wrap
- Zip-close bags
- Potholders
- Dish towels
- Napkins
- Can opener
- Skillets
- Disinfecting wipes
- Matches and lighter
- Food storage container
- Cooler

## **Food Staples:**

- Batter mixes
- Vegetables and fruits
- Butter or margarine
- Cereal
- Condiments, including mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.
- Grill meats, like hot dogs, burgers, brats, etc.
- Drink mix packets
- Eggs
- S’more ingredients
- Freeze dried meals
- Salt, pepper, herbs, and spices
- Bread
- Baking items, including flour, cornmeal, sugar, etc.
- Canned foods
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Snacks, including crackers, chips, pretzels, etc.
- Cooking spray or oil
- Soups

## **Clothing and Bedroom Items:**

- Hat
- Rain gear
- Shoes, including sneakers, hiking boots, sandals, etc.
- Bathing suit
- Sweatshirts and jackets
- Socks
- Underwear
- Pants and shorts
- Short- and long-sleeved T-shirts
- Clothes hangers
- Alarm clock
- Sewing kit
- Towels
- Sheets and blankets
- Pillows

## **Personal Items and Toiletries:**

- Phone chargers
- Cash and credit cards
- Reservation confirmations
- First aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Batteries
- Watch
- Medications and prescriptions
- Glasses or contact lenses
- Sunglasses
- Travel map and campground directory
- Soap
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Brush and comb
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Deodorant
- Hair ties
- Lotion
- Makeup
- Razor
- Shaving gel
- Nail clippers

## **Camping and outdoor fun gear:**

- Camera
- Wood
- Camping chairs
- Hammock
- Frisbee
- Fishing gear, including rods, tackle, license, etc.
- Sports equipment, including football, basketball, baseball, mitt, etc.
- Yard games, including corn hole, horseshoes, hula-hoops, etc.
- Binoculars
- Books and magazines
- Playing cards
- Puzzles
- Radio
- Headphones
- Notepad or journal
- Laptop
- Saw or hatchet
- Flotation devices
- Guitar

 

Download a printable version of this [RV Adventure Checklist here](https://info.campersinn.com/rv-adventures-checklist) before you start packing to keep track of what you need on the go!

Now that you are all packed up, download our free checklist for [Setting Up and Breaking Down Your Campsite](https://info.campersinn.com/set-up-and-break-down-camp)! [Visit our blog](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog)for more tips, tricks and advice about RV life.

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