Camping Out Ideas

Camping tips?

My mum and dad are going camping this weekend for two nights. It's my mum's first time, and I don't think my dad's been in over 20 years. Does anyone have any last minute advice I can give them, things to take, things to do, etc so that they'll think I'm a genius, and also so they don't come home early and ruin my plans. If it makes a difference, they're going on a camp site with toilet facilities etc on site. And they're taking the dog with them.

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1. that is not really camping, if they are at a site, then they don't have to worry about anything. They will be close enough to stores to go and buy anything that they think they might need. I wouldn't worry about it, and have fun with the party your throwing
2. Here are some successful Camping tips: 1. Bring plenty of bottled water, preferable Poland Springs Natural Spring Water. 2. Bring some strong cookware. 3. Bring plenty of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and put them all in containers that won't break or tear. 4. Bring plenty of granola and fruit. 5. Bring plenty of comfortable clothing and shoes, as well as necessities such as deodorant and Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Eucalyptus Bar Soap. 6. Bring more than one toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss. 7. Bring a camping kit, map, and compass.
3. "camping" can be divided into two categories: 1.car-camping, and 2. real camping. What your parents are doing is not really camping. Real camping is when you leave all of the things that make civilized life so comfortable and hike for a day to get away from civilized life. You don't have to worry about having a toilet as long as there is a tree nearby. Tell them to take some booze and sleeping pills if you don't want them to come home too soon.
4. http://camping.about.com/od/campingforbeginners/Camping_for_Beginners.htm and 2 different list see http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm or Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com) Shelter and Bedding (essentials) __ tent __ tarp __ sleeping bag __ sleeping pad __ headrest Cooking and Dining (essentials) __ water __ food __ cooler __ camp stove __ mess kit __ can opener __ charcoal Clothes __ t-shirts __ shorts __ jeans/pants __ socks __ shoes/boots __ camp shoes __ hat/cap __ sweater __ rain poncho __ underwear __ swim suit __ laundry bag __ _____________ __ _____________ __ _____________ __ _____________ Personal Hygiene __ tooth brush __ tooth paste __ wash rag(s) __ towel(s) __ soap __ comb/brush __ nail clippers __ razor __ toilet paper __ _____________ __ _____________ Shelter and Bedding (optionals) __ book __ cot __ comforter __ throw rug __ pillow Cooking and Dining (optionals) __ charcoal chimney __ smoker __ Dutch oven __ hot dog sticks __ pie irons __ chairs __ folding table __ table cloth __ butane lighter __ screen room Cleaning Items __ broom __ dust pan __ whisk broom __ lawn rake __ dish pan __ detergent __ dish rags __ ppt scrubber First Aid Kit __ personal medication __ bandages __ aspirin, Tylenol __ medical tape __ sterile gauze __ elastic wrap __ antiseptic wipes __ antibiotic cream __ burn ointment __ sunburn lotion __ hydrogen peroxide __ scissors __ tweezers __ eye wash __ sanitary napkins __ snake bite kit Chuck Box __ salt and pepper __ herbs and spices __ cooking oil __ pot holders __ paper towels __ napkins __ plastic trash bags __ tongs and spatula __ aluminum foil __ measuring cups __ plastic silverware __ paper plates/bowls __ plastic cups __ zip lock bags __ knives __ cutting board __ cork screw Miscellaneous Items __ binoculars __ bird guide __ bug spray __ bungi cords __ camera __ candles __ cards, games __ cell phone __ clothes pins __ compass __ duct tape __ fishing gear __ flashlight __ frisbee __ GPS __ kites __ knife __ lantern __ matches __ pen and paper __ rope __ shower bag __ sun block __ tools __ water filters __ whistle __ _____________ __ _____________
5. Don't forget the dog food, leads and pooper scoopers.A stake to tie the dogs lead to so that he doesn't wander. and last of all his feeding and water bowls. Also a cool box to keep the food fresh, and if possible cook something before they go, so that it just needs heating through, Like stews, and curries, and chillies. which can all be heated in the one pot. (oh and cook the rice before they go too) Or buy the boil in the bag rice to cook when they get there. Also pkts of pasta are great they just need milk to cook them in a pot.
6. If mosquitoes or other insects might be a problem, suggest they take along a garlic bulb. Enjoying one garlic clove orally will certainly block all insect discomfort instantaneously. Never fails ........................