Please note this list is indicative only – to get you started!

Shelter
Tent, tarpaulin or swag  
Poles, pegs, guy ropes as required  

Sleeping
Groundsheet, Sleeping mat, stretcher or airbed (pump)  
Sleeping bag or blankets
Pillow
Torch

Cooking
Portable stove, BBQ or fireplace (gas bottle)
Matches
Billies, pots or pans
Jaffle iron
Can opener, cooking utensils
Cutting board, knife  

Eating
Bowls, plates, cups and utensils  

Food & water storage
Water container
Eski , icepacks
Containers (think minimal rubbish)  

Washing up
Bowl, biodegradable dishwashing liquid  
Dish cloth, tea towel  

Rubbish
Food scraps container
Rubbish bags

Other
Gas light, lantern or torches  
Lighting Toilet paper
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen
Games and activities 
Camera  
Musical instruments

Safety
First Aid Kit
Mobile phone (safety back up only)

Personal
Toiletries, towel  
Rain jacket, warm clothes
Sun hat  

Don't Forget
Friends and family!
Fire regulations
Rubbish collection
Leave your site better then you found it! 
Let someone know where you are going and when you are expected back!
Special treats (for kids of all ages!)
 

Things to leave at home
TV, iPods and cellphones

The following idea has been submitted by one of our GACO participants:

Books and Binoculars
"We always take reference books and binoculars - birds, bugs, butterflies, fungi, wildflowers all get identified. Kids love it too. With a digital camera it's easy to take a photo and identify back at camp."