Camping Tents, Camping and Backpacking Equipment

By zena1129 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

Well I would say fresh water, matches, and of course toilet paper.
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By NIKOLE i need sum points plz! on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

Camping Checklist
Preparation is essential for any outdoor adventure. Having the necessary supplies and equipment can make a difference in your overall enjoyment and experience. Checklists are a great tool to help with your organization. Your camping list will vary according to the type of camping and activities you have planned, the places you are going, the time of year and the length of your trip. Add or remove items to suit your individual needs. Please email us with any other items that you would include in your camping checklist.

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Shelter
Bedding

__Tent __Sleeping bag
__Ground cloth/tarp __Sheets/blankets
__Extra stakes __Pillow
__Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes __Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
__Axe or hammer __Air pump
__Mat for tent entrance __Repair kit for air mattress
__Dust pan/brush __Utility bags for storage

Cooking

__Large water jug & water bucket __Potholders/oven mitts
__Coolers/ice __Pots and frying pans with lids
__Thermos __Soap for outside of pots and pans
__Stove with fuel/propane __Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Matches/lighter __Tongs
__Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner __Skewers/grill forks
__Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc __Can opener/bottle opener
__Campfire grill/BBQ grill __Folding table
__Fire starters/newspaper __Dutch oven
__Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips __Pie irons
__Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls __Mugs/paper cups
__Silverware/plastic silverware __Mixing bowl
__Measuring cups __Cutting board
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil __Ziplock bags
__Paper towels __Napkins
__Trash bags __Dish pan
__Dish soap __Dish rags/towels
__Clothes pins __Scrub pad/brillo
__Cooking oil/Pam spray __Seasonings/sugar/condiments
__Containers for food storage __Potato peeler

Clothes Personal
__Shoes/boots __Shower shoes/flip flops
__Jeans/pant/belt __Towels/washcloth
__Shorts __Soap in plastic case/shampoo
__T-shirts __Tooth brush/tooth paste
__Socks/extra socks __ Deodorant
__Hat __Comb/brush
__Bandana __Razor
__Sweatshirt/jacket __Feminine products
__Underwear __Toilet paper
__Sleep clothes __Shower bag or 5 gallon bucket
__Rain gear __Camping shower/shower pump
__Swim suit/towel __Other personal items
__Laundry bag __Personal medications–take extra

Miscellaneous
__Sunscreen/chapstick __Flashlight/batteries
__Lantern with fuel/mantles __Pocket knife
__Extra batteries/bulbs __Plastic grocery bags
__Compass __Binoculars
__Bug repellant/candles __Rope/clothes line
__Whistle __Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot
__Water filters/purification/treatment __Bungi cords/straps
__Camera/battery/film/video __Cards/games/toys
__Books/magazines __Duct tape/electrical tape
__Candles __Notepad/pen
__Maps/directions __Reservations info./confirmation
__Misc. tools __Cell phone/charger & 2-way radios/walkie talkies
__Backpack/fanny pack __Small shovel
__Fishing gear/license/bait __Safety pins
__Radio __Money/ID/credit card/quarters
__Musical instruments/song books __Bikes/helmets
__Camp chairs __Travel alarm clock
__Sunglasses __Work gloves
__Hammock __Umbrella
__First aid kit __Hand wipes
__Tissues __Drinks/snacks
__Saw/axe __Small sewing kit
__Park map/guidebooks/trail maps __Fire extinguisher
__Lantern pole or hanger __Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
__Collapsible drying rack __Scissors
__Popcorn __Watch
__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)
__Tell someone of your plans – give details of where you are going and when
you expect to return, give directions and possible alternative roads that you may take, provide cell phone numbers, vehicle description and license plate numbers, hand-held radio channel and codes that you will use, and provide local authority phone numbers (State Police, Game & Fish Commission, Sheriff Dept, etc.) for the county or area that you will be in.

Basic First Aid

**The following list is only a suggestion of some of the supplies you should consider for your first aid kit. You should personalize your kit to meet your needs, activities and situations. The key to a good first aid kit is its usability. What supplies to include and how much of each item should be based upon your individual needs.

__Personal medications __Triangular bandages
__Roll bandages __Misc. Band Aides/bandages
__Adhesive tape __Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaides)
__Antiseptic wipes __Antibiotic cream
__Sterile gauze pads __Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Tylenol/Naproxin
__Cotton swabs __Hydrogen Peroxide
__Tweezers __Ace bandages
__Safety pins __Sunburn lotion
__Scissors __Burn ointment
__Bee sting kit __Snake bit kit
__Sinus medications __Eye drops
__Tissues __Poison ivy cream/cleansers
__Bug repellant __Heat/cold packs
__Sunscreen __Small flashlight
__Notepad/pen __Latex gloves
__Sterile compresses __Antibacterial soap
__Splinting materials __Thermometer
__Personal information/contact person __Coins for emergency phone calls
__Feminine products __Antibiotic soap
__Ipecac __Butterfly bandages
__Razor blades __Twine
__Plastic bags __Mole skin for blisters
__Small bottle of water __Road flares
__Blanket __First aid manual
__Other personal needs __Nail clippers
__Small mirror

and have lots of fun!!!
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By Fred W on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

Some of us can get by with a sharp knife.
A compass would be an added bonus.
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By fe fiel a on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

Tent
medicine kit
handy knife
swiss knife
wood for cooking
matches
pots
water
plates
spoon and fork
mosqitoe repellant
flashlight or emergency light
scriptures
glasses
food to eat
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By MRSA Girl on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

Matches
Lighters
First Aid Kit
Solar Blanket
Flashlights and Lanterns
Cooking Utensils
Compass
Knife
Axe
Rope
Change of clothing – lots of layers
Sunscreen
Cell phone and charger.
Leave instructions of where to find you for the people at home.
Map.
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By Joseph O on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

you will need a sleeping bag, some food to eat unless you want to catch fish to eat some marshmallows and Hersey’s chocolate bars some charcoal to have a family barbecue some flash lights and a tent , unless you have a camper and that’s all I can think of right now.
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By john b on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

A key to the front door of your hotel room is my idea of camping gear.
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By ashlynmadelynmommy on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

Oh me! The list can be endless. My husband & I actually kind of "collect" camping gear….I guess you could say. We camp quite often & there are just lots of handy things to have. I list some from the top of my head. You pick & choose.

Propane stove
Propane heater
Propane lanterns
Flashlights
Tiki torches
Air matress
Wire hangers (to straighten out for roasting hot dogs, etc.)
Glow sticks
Bug Spray
Dishes (There are paper / plastic, of course. But Wal – Mart
carries some others that are washable & are a great
investment.)
TOILET PAPER
First Aid Kit
Fire Starter logs (Little sticks that get it going fast)
Instant coffee

The list really is endless. I could go on & on. One more thing that is kind of funny, before I go. Down south, we take a 5 or 10 gallon bucket & some plastic Wal – Mart baggies. Use your imagination. {{: If I can help anymore, let me know. I’m just short on time right this second.
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By Wayner on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

Try the Boy Scout manual (should be available at your local library or the local Council Scout Store).

They have great lists.

Or search on Boy Scout websites.
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By newatit on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

If this is your first time it’s important to pick the right tpye and amount of gear so that you wont ruin your trip and not want to go. You can pack endless amounts of things, but weight is a big issue. There are a few questions you should ask yourself before going that will help you know what exactly you need. If you’re not careful, camping supplies can nickle and dime your budget away, or sometimes eat the whole thing with one big item. Try these, and you should be fine:

How serious is your camping trip going to be? (remember, some people camp with only a back pack, knife, matches, and a container for water. these people generally don’t pull up in their jeeps, walk five feet from the parking lot and lay down to sleep next to lots of other campers)

if it’s not going to be to serious, a tent, light weight sleeping bag, a container for water, eat-on-the-go food, toliet paper, and some tool that helps start a fire should be fine. I personally would take a first aid kit. If however you are they type of person that must treat every scratch and bruse, then I would suggest you do. Some campers insist on them. If you do plan on being more serious, you can bring along a camp stove and food you must cook.

Do you know what type of ground you’ll be sleeping on?

If you’re a picky sleeper and must have comfort, you’ll want to look into supplies you lay under youre tent or inside of it to soften the ground. If you’re rather adventurous though, you might not chose anything. There is everything from cots and blow up matresses (both are heavy, sometimes bulky, and can be rather expensive) to light weight cusions you slide underneath your sleeping bag (which still consume space, are a little added weight, but can sometimes be worth the cost and effort)

Do you plan on hiking to where you’re going to sleep at night?

If you are going to, then carry your supplies in a back pack. Hiking increases risk of enjury, and it’s almost garunteed you will get a few minor scratches from thorns and trees (none that really hurt to much, if at all). You’ll will probably then want to carry your first aid kit with you. You may also want a travel poncho if the wheather looks bad and you’re not near a place where you can get shelter. Other then that, nothing extra is needed than before

Are you staying a long time?

If you’re camping over night, almost nothing is needed. The longer you plan on staying, the more supplies you’ll need, and the more compact you’ll want everything to be. A longer trip may be something a beginner wouldn’t want to do with other beginners.

What will the weather be like?

You don’y want to get caught in weather that you’re unprepaired for. Camping in the cold may require thermal sleeping bags and tents properly made for such weather. It it’s raining, you’ll want water proofing on your tent or some way to keep dry. It’s suggested that you know the weather OF THE AREA YOU’LL BE IN before you go. It can really make all the difference (camping in harsh enviornments might not be suggested for new comers, it usually tends to make the experience less enjoyable and more stressful)

As you camp more and more, you’ll learn about products that may suite your individual wants and needs. Every camper is different, and there are many products that let you customize your camping experience.

JUST REMEMBER, MOST THINGS THAT YOU TAKE WITH YOU WILL HAVE TO BE CLEANED, RESTOCKED, OR REPACKED. THE MORE THINGS YOU TAKE, THE MORE CLEAN UP AFTER THE TRIP IS OVER YOU’LL HAVE TO DO
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