May Long 2015 will soon be upon us and with it brings many people's first camping trip of the year. Whether you are heading out for the first time ever or are a seasoned "outdoor sleeper" we all have gone out to our chosen Saskatchewan camp spot only to realize that we have forgotten something at home! So that is why I have put together my Saskatchewan May Long Camping Packing List!

Each person has their own tolerance for "roughing" it in the outdoors, so what I have done is put together a list of things from anywhere from must-haves to luxury items that you might want to bring along.  This is more of a list for car camping and not an overnight hike. I will make a more indepth post about overnight packing lists later in the summer. As well, this list is targeted for a Saskatchewan May Long trip specifically, because we all know too well that we aren't quite out of the cold weather yet. Nights, especially up north, can drop below zero very quickly. 

Print this list off and keep track of what you have packed, some things may not pertain to you so just scratch them off. If you think I missed something let me know! And as always; Go outside. There's fun stuff out there!

I must have thought all I needed on this trip was beer and cupcakes.....

Must Haves

Sleeping Bags

Extra Blankets

Pillows

Air Mattress/Sleeping Pad

Air Mattress Pump

Tent

Tent Pegs

Tent Poles 

Lawn Chairs

Cooking Utensils

Utensils

Plates

Bowls

Cups

Pots/Pans

BBQ

Propane

BBQ Lighter

Newspaper/Firestarter

Flashlights/Headlamps

Batteries

Windproof/Waterproof Jacket

Wool socks

Camera

Camera Charger

Memory Cards

Mitts

Toque

Toilet Paper

Towels

First Aid Kit

Tylenol

Pepto Bismol

Medication

Garbage Bags

Bugspray

Water Container

Battery Jumper Cables

Paper Maps of Destination

Print Outs of any Booking Confirmation

Axe/Hatchet

Hiking Gear! 

Nice to Haves​

Tarps

Tie-down staps

Hammer (for tent pegs)

Hotdog sticks

Bushpie Makers

Paper Towels

Table Clothes

Bottled Water

Washtub

Dish Soap

Cleaning Supplies

Shampoo

Change for Showers

Spices

Tinfoil

Butter

Pam

Steak Knives

Playing Cards

Board Games

Old Jacket to Wear around Fire

Flip Flops

Power Inverter

Don't Need to Have But are Nice

Beer/Wine

Beer/Wine Opener

Baileys Irish Cream

Smore's Ingredients

Tea Kettle

French Press

Coffee

Sugar

To-Go Cups

Handwarmers

If you don't have an organization system for all of this like large tupperware containers, I suggest putting all the small odds and ends in laundry baskets and cloth grocery bags. You have them already and they work decently well.