Last Updated on June 4, 2025 by PorchLightReading
47 RV kitchen supplies and staples to pack for your next camping trip. Plus 3 free printables to keep you organized.
Going camping for a long weekend should be stress free and packed full of fun. But having to think about all the RV kitchen essentials can be overwhelming.
Not to mention packing for yourself, your kids, and your pets. It’s a full three days of mental checklists and piles of supplies that accumulate around the house, while trying not to forget anything.
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Table of Contents:
- RV Kitchen supplies- Checklist with free printable download
- 17 Camping food staples
- 6 Must have extras
- Free printable meal planner to keep you organized
After a few trips it gets a little easier but without fail something is always left behind. Last time it was a lighter for the campfire and several of our pantry staples were left in the pantry.
After eating beef stew with almost no stew and very little vegetables, it was time to create a checklist. Because we have enough to think about and a mental checklist before camping, and a half put together house after, is not going to be our normal routine.
RV Kitchen Supplies
Maybe your RV or travel trailer came with a few essentials such as a trash can and utensils. But if it didn’t, you’re going to need to get a few things to keep in the camper.
Keep In Camper – Checklist
- Paper towels
- Plates
- Bowls
- Cups/mugs
- Water bottle
- Pots/pan/griddle
- Measuring cup
- Dish towels
- Pot holder
- Trash bags
- Sandwich bags
- Bottle opener
- Can opener
- Utensils
- Knives
- Serving spoons
- Cutting board
- Cheese grater
- Tin foil
- Chip clips
- Sponge
- Dish soap
- Cleaning wipes
- Coffee maker
- Mixing bowls
- Scissors/tape
Each of these RV kitchen supplies should stay in the camper for the camping season. It makes quick trips so much easier and it’s nice not having to worry about a dish soup and sponges.
This long list can get expensive, so check out the local thrift stores and the dollar store to get you started.
Camping Food Staples
- Drinking water
- Salt/pepper
- Spices/hot sauce
- Butter/cooking spray
- Coffee/creamer
- Milk/juice
- Hot chocolate
- Bread
- Eggs
- Vegetables
- Fruit
- Peanut butter/jelly
- Nuts/popcorn
- Granola bars
- S’more ingredients
- Condiments
These food staples are just a start to your camping pantry and will have to be packed with every trip.
It’s always a great idea to make a meal plan before you go. It’ll stop you from over packing but also give you enough staples for even a simple meal such as scrambled eggs with toast, french toast, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches- you get the idea.
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Must Have Extras
- Charcoal/lighter fluid
- Folding table
- Table cloth/clips
- Firewood
- Propane
We love to do a lot of our cooking outside but sometimes you might hit a little rain. Be sure to add a meal or two that doesn’t need to be cooked over a fire.
Free Printable Meal Planner
We’ve been to several campgrounds where grocery stores are too far for a quick trip. So as nice as it would be to just drop by the store once you get there, it might be a tad more out of the way then you want for a simple weekend.
Even if you do find a store on the way it’s nice to have a list to keep you on track. With products in different locations or things in short supply, it’s a lot to keep organized in your head.
Staying organized is a must when living in a small space and with this list of kitchen supplies to stay in the camper, you’re one step closer to stress free camping.
Now for the real question…. What’s for dinner?
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