Packing list for your camping trip
20/06/2025, 10:17
Planning a camping trip to Switzerland? With the right gear, you’ll be ready for anything – from mountain weather to cozy campsite evenings. Below you'll find a list with some camping essentials you need for a safe, comfortable, and unforgettable adventure around Interlaken and beyond.
Camping equipment
- Tent (including pegs, guy ropes, groundsheet)
- Sleeping mat and/or air mattress
- Sleeping bag (suitable for cool nights)
- Extra blanket
- Headlamp or torch with spare batteries or charging cable
- Camping chair and camping table
- Gas stove or camping stove
- Crockery, cutlery, cups, pan, sponge
- Washing-up liquid and tea towel
- Washing-up bowl (foldable)
- Multi-tool
- Cool box or cool bag
- Canister or bottle for drinking water
- Rubbish bags (please separate rubbish)
- Toilet paper and wet wipes
- Clothes line and clothes pegs
Equipment for hiking & mountain tours
- Daypack with chest and hip straps
- Functional shirts (including a change)
- Sturdy hiking boots with good tread
- Hiking socks (several pairs)
- Wind and rain jacket (waterproof)
- Warm clothing for higher altitudes
- Hiking poles
- Hat or headband
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Sunscreen with high SPF
- Water bottle or hydration system (at least 1.5 litres)
- Energy bars or snacks
- Hiking map or offline map app
- Mobile phone with power bank
- Blister plasters and small first aid kit
- Optional: hiking poles
- Pocket knife and small emergency provisions
- Binoculars
Kleidung (nach dem Zwiebelprinzip)
- T-shirts or functional shirts
- Long-sleeved shirts/light jumpers
- Outdoor or hiking trousers (possibly zip-off)
- Fleece or softshell jacket
- Thermal underwear for cooler nights
- Shorts
- Warm clothing for the evening
- Hat/headband/loop for mountain tours
- Thin gloves
- Comfortable everyday shoes
- Lightweight shoes or flip-flops for the campsite
- Swimwear (for the lake or pool)
Hygiene & personal items
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo
- Body lotion / after-sun
- Detergent for hand washing (e.g. space-saving washing sheets)
- Quick-drying towels
- Mosquito repellent (depending on the season)
- Personal medication & first-aid kit
- Toilet paper (also for when travelling)
Technology & documents
- Mobile phone with charger
- Power bank or solar charger
- Adapter and charging cable
- Debit/credit card and some cash in CHF
- ID and health insurance card
- Booking confirmations (campsite, excursions, etc.)
Miscellaneous & useful items
- Book, card game or travel game
- Sleep mask and earplugs
- Tealights or LED lights
- Notebook and pen
- Shopping bag or small foldable backpack
20/05/2025, 14:55
No tent, no motorhome? No problem!
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