Camping Out Ideas

camping checklist?

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1. tent pillows clothes
2. first aid kit, food, sunblock, bug stuff, hat. sunglasses.
3. matches, blankets, food, drinks, water, clothes, toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer, stuff to make smores, bug spray, tents, sleeping bags, umbrella/ rain coats, other
4. Here is my list that I save and use every time I go camping (we camp in tents): Tent Ice Flashlight Bait (if fishing) Pillows Blankets Air mattress Pump Sleeping bags Tarps Folding chairs Dining Fly Butane lighter Matches Grill Extra propane Firewood (some places do NOT let you bring your own now) Newspaper (to start fire) Water jug Toiletries: TP Tissues Wet wipes Shampoo Conditioner Soap Toothpaste Toothbrush First Aid Kit Towels Wash cloth Bug Spray Sunscreen Deodorant Food: Burgers Dogs Rolls Cabobs Sausages Sliced cheese Ketchup Mustard Chivettas Chicken Lunch meat Cheeses Crackers Summer Sausage Eggs Bacon Sausage Bread Potatoes Sour Cream Butter Corn Chips Marshmallows Water Beer Pam Paper towels Paper Plates Plastic wear Cups Napkins Tin foil Garbage Bags Table Cloth Coolers Sharp knife Regular utensils Cooking utensils Frying pan Pot Pot holder Dish soap Towels (for dishes) Sponge SOS pad Dish Pan Plastic tub Tupperware Extra Batteries (radio and flashlight) Crappy Shoes Cards/games WARM clothes Rain jacket/poncho LOTS of socks Hiking boots Sandals Sneakers Radio Camera Citronella candles Last, I also bring a can of Raid to spray the picnic tables that are there. I am deathly afraid of spiders and they usually live in the picnic tables. I spray that first thing to get them out!! Also, don't bring food into your tents (and keep coolers and garbage far away from where you sleep) and keep your camp site as clean as possible to keep nightly critters away! Have fun!!
5. blankets, clothes, hygiene (deoderant, toothbrush, soap, etc...) food, water, cards/ checkers (things for rainy days) matches, firewood, newspapers, books, cell phone, ipod, cash, credit card(s), sweatshirts, poncho/ umbrella, mothballs (optional), pen/ pencil, paper/ pad's, camp grill/ camp stove, eating utensiles, cooking utensiles, folding chairs, first aid kit, emergency tool kit, jumper cables, pocket knife, generator, gasoline, hoses, extension cords, bathing suit, extra socks, towels, medicine (perscription and things like advil, tylenol, ibeprophine, etc...) shoes, boots, bug spray, sun block, coolers, snacks, soda, batteries, flashlight, gps, and that might be it...
6. My top 10 list of basics for car camping: 1. Rain gear: coated nylon poncho or waterproof/breathable jacket and pants. 2. Tent, plastic ground sheet, stakes, mallet 3. Mummy bag (rated to minimum temp expected) 4. Foam sleeping pad(s) or insulated inflatable pad (Thermarest) 5. Camp stove, lighter, utensils, knife, cups, plates, can opener, paper towels, etc. 6. Cooler, full of ice and perishable food, drinks 7. Bug spray, with DEET http://www.rei.com/product/730353... 8. Sunscreen, hat 9. First Aid Kit 10. Flashlight, spare batteries, gas lantern, gas
7. 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 __ _____________ __ _____________
8. I use the camping checklist from camping.about.com as a template and then personalize it with the following: *Camelback.hydration pack for hikes *Wet Wipes or other disposable premoistened cloths *Sarongs (great to lounge around in, wrap your hair up in, cover shoulders, extra shade, many uses!) *small bottle of saline solution....this really helps when your nose is all crusty when you wake up after camping in an arid environment) *cotton swabs *kitchen shears *lip balm *biodegradable soap like Dr Bonner's which can be used for washing clothes, dishes, pets, hair, people *small headlamp (much easier than a flash light as your hands are free to do whatever) *Tecnu (it REALLY helps if you have been exposed to poison ivy, oak, sumac) *Storage tub(s) - I make sure to use at least one large storage tub to pack things in as this makes a great bath tub for children and pets *Tibetan prayer flags....I string these across the outside entry of my tent or in front of the campsite....never had any unwanted visitors (of course I put food and anything with a scent like lotion and toothpaste in the van or car trunk at night)