Cub Scout Primitive Campsite Packing List

So you’re ready to go camping, great! Camping for beginners can be hard, but I do have a post that details camping basics if you’re just starting out. Our Cub Scout Pack headed out on their first campout of the season, to a local site that is considered PRIMITIVE. This type of campsite means basic latrines are available, but typically don’t guarantee a toilet, running water or items like that. Our campsite does have a covered pavilion shelter nearby. Since I haven’t been camping in about 15 years, I needed to brush up my primitive campsite packing list for a new experience. Red and I are only staying one night to start slowly, but this is a fantastic comprehensive list of what you will need to go camping at a primitive campsite. Affiliate links may be used. Thank you for shopping through me!

Packing Pro Tip: In your mind, go through your day. Waking up, dressing, eating, and um… even going potty. Make sure to notate things that you will need. Add them to your campsite packing list for a complete sportsman trunk of everything you will need.

Primitive Campsite Packing List

Tent, stakes, and poles (stakes and poles usually come with a tent). Practice once in your backyard so that you know what to do at your campsite. Waterproof spray the tent.
Tarp or ground cloth
Nylon ropes
Sleeping bags.
Sleeping pads, or air mattresses and air pump.
Sheets and camping pillows
Hammer/Axe Combo
Flashlights (don’t forget the extra batteries!)
Lantern or Luminoodle
Candles, Waterproof Matches
Tent doormat
Mini dustpan and brush
tie downs, bungee cords
Portable Potty and Bio Bags, if there is no toilet. A Go Girl is great for Mom, too.
Campsite Blanket for each camper
Fishing equipment
Hiking Stick
Notepad, pens, pencils
Umbrella
Cell phone and charger (solar, etc)

Cooking and Eating

Cooking stove and fuel
Fire starters, newspaper, lighter fluid
Firewood, if you aren’t sure it will be available at the site. Do not rely on cutting your own wood as many campsites do not allow you to do that.
Skewers
Tongs
Cooking oil or oil spray
Large water container. You may not find running water at a primitive campsite.
Individual Water bottles (reusable is what we bring)
Coolers and ice
Thermos
Reusable Mess Kit
Paper Towels and Napkins
Cooking utensils (spatulas, serving spoons, pots, pans, mixing bowls)
A plastic tub for cleaning utensils
Biodegradable soap and scrubber
Trail Mix and prepared foods
Seasonings
Camping chairs
Folding table
Knives, peelers, can openers, bottle openers
Cutting board
Pot Holder
Storage for cooked leftovers
Trash bags
Small compact Shovel