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Does anyone have a fairly detailed camping checklist?

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  1. Portable house, portable potty, personal chef, and bug repellant.
  2. not as yet!
  3. More info - motor-home camping, primitive, are you cooking or just eating whatever to get by? Camping with kids, pets? I'd say break it down into categories - "home" tent, air mattress or other bedding stuffs, portapotty if you prefer, flashlight(s) or lanterns...that kinda stuff. Then look at "kitchen/cooking items" - a Coleman stove or grate for open fire, firestarting stuff if needed, fry pan, cooking utensils, oil.....FOOD: pack just what you need but enough to get by, plenty of drinks and enough ice to last your camping stay. CLOTHES: you can't overprepare here! Expect to get too hot or too cold or wet, extra socks and layerable clothing or a little of everything is best. SLEEPING stuffs: sleeping bag and/or blankets, pillow. A neat trick I've learned when bathing facilities aren't available: those pre-moistened wet wipes and some baby powder make a decent clean-up for a few days, anyway. Stay away from strong smelling soaps and perfumes that attract bugs. Remember sunscreen and bug repellant, matches and extra tent stakes!!! Have fun.
  4. This may give you a good start. I revise this list depending upon time of year and weather forecast. ------------------------------------------------ Backpacking/Survival/Camping Gear Checklist Everything fits into a Backpack or Daypack: 1 Bandana (use as facecloth or pot holder) 1 Short Sleeve Shirt 2 Long Sleeve T-shirts 1 Long-sleeve turtleneck 1 Heavy sweatshirt with hood for cool/cold evenings 1 Pair of long johns (men and women) 1 Pair of socks (wool) 1 Travel size toothbrush/toothpaste/soap/lotion 1 Pair of wool gloves 1 Disposable Camera 1 Small notebook (pen/pencil) 1 Pocket-size water carrier(weight 3 oz.) (Campmor.com 1 Large Knife 1 Swiss Army Knife http://www.campmor.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?Krypto=lCcaC5p%2B1IIiC4xM4ekRwsv8C%2FWTCcbdaju2qxQ8oZ8%3D 1 Aqua Blox Emergency Water (REI link see below) 1Storm & Survival Kit (REI link below) http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?storeId=8000&seq=21&query=survival+kit You Can Survive Kit (http://www.mpioutdoors.com/can.htm) (This kit comes with tiny stove/fuel) - the entire kit is the size of Tuna can!!! REI Repel 100 (1oz bug spray) Duct Tape (enough to repair tent, sleeping bag, clothes, shoes, etc.) AA Mag Lite and AAA Mag Lite Grundig AA Shortwave/AM/FM Radio (Extra batteries) Make-shift personal medical kit Space blanket Whistle Fishing pole/rod&reel Toilet Paper 2 Large black garbage bags. )They make great SLEEPING BAGS. Good to carry when flying in an airplane. In case of plane crash climb into the bag - it keeps you warm. I saw this on the TV news!) On a camp trip I spilled water on my sleeping bag. I crawled into my large black thick garbage- o warm and cozy! Quick cook noodles. Tuna (in a pouch); Salmon (in a pouch) Brown rice in a pouch 2 energy bars Pre-moistened Body Cleansing Towels (8”x9”) Sleeping bags are cumbersome, I also carry a mummy liner, lighter weight, but, not as warm. http://www.designsalt.com/cat_search_results.asp?txtsearchParamTxt=&txtsearchParamType=ALL&txtsearchParamCat=5&txtsearchParamMan=ALL&txtsearchParamVen=ALL&txtDateAddedStart=&txtDateAddedEnd=&txtPriceStart=&txtPriceEnd=&txtFromSearch=fromSearch&btnSearch.x=48&btnSearch.y=10 This list has not be revised for the 2006 camping season.
  5. I make up a list of what each person needs for that trip.I make the family members bring their stuff over a day before we leave if they forgot something they will need they can get it now.I do all the food planning and shopping.Im always camp cook.I do not buy alcohol. I make sure each member that is driving has a map to location,our resevation info.(we make camping reservations months in advance)(Usually we have 3 full cars of family members+ my SUV)any other info or phone numbers they may need.Including sheriff dept# in that area.Info on nearest gas station,store,etc. I leave 1 day before everyone to set up camp.I carry all the supplies everything on the lists!The grandkids and family members love these trips.I always bring extra stuff. HERES WHAT MY LIST LOOKS LIKE.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tents-3 2-room tents- Sleeping bags(12 people =12 sleeping bags)+2 extra. 1extra puptent for those in foul moods. Pillows(if wanted & how many)- Tarps for under tents (also in case of rain)(My tents and everything are cleaned and packed back up properly after each trip.So I know everything is there poles etc.)-extra rope&tent spikes. Pots,Pans( I have 3 kits)Paper Plates,cups,Utensils (these all are in a bin cleaned and replaced after each trip.)Also a big pail for water and plastic dish pans to wash pans etc. also portable water containers.(collapsable) Clothing:long pants, short pants,swimming suits, long sleeved shirts, short sleeved shirts,socks,underware for each day of trip plus 1 extra set(Babies&toddlers DIAPERS!!& lil swimmers waterproof diapers)Jackets,or Something that will keep you warm. Food:dry food in bins.(also keeps bugs out)such as chips,pancake mix,syrup,Bread,Buns,can goods,food & goodies you like (how many people & days will depend on how much you will need.) IceChests:mayo,mustard,ketchup,butter,eggs,milk,lunchmeat,cheese,hotdogs,meat (what you like)*(I put my seasonings on at this time,some of the meat I freeze so it doesnt go bad)*(Days before trip I fill cleaned jugs or cartons or bottles(juiceormilk kind) with water and freeze. I have plenty of ice for chests.I bought a cover that goes on top and keeps in cold and ice doesnt melt so fast.I bought(WALMART) egg containers to keep eggs from breaking. keep eggs on top so they dont freeze and break)buy those throw away containers and put food/meat in them so water doesnt get in food when ice melts.I even keep milk good for babies. Swimming:SwimsuitsTowels,innertubes,rafts,ect..sand/watertoyfor kids,Sunscreen,Watershoes,*ALL MEMBERS MUST BRING LIFE VESTS!! BABIES TOO!!*NO VEST NO BOATING/RAFTING!*we have portable plug in compressor to air things up.I have a pop up tent shade to keep babies from sun. Other stuff: First aid kit. (I made this kit up myself it has its own list too)(but you can buy a kit if you want.) Mosquito repellent. Everyone bring a can or 2!! Hachets & mallets (for stakes). dont hack stakes just wood!! Matches,butane firelighters,firestarter (Liquid or brick.) Box of presto logs,box of kindling,Box of hardwood.(these you can buy at some supermarkets)or make up yourself@home.(we bring these boxes until firewood can be collected@site) Folding chairs,folding picnic tables, umbrellas,pop-up shade shelter,foldin table,inflatable mattresses,cots,(etc) packngo(playpen),Flashlights,Lanterns,Boombox(radio)(check to make sure they work now!) Extra Batteries.Cds?? Citronella candles,anything to keep bugs away!! Paper towels,Trash bags,Toiletpaper for outhouse.Porta-Potty(please lets keep the porta-potty for the little kids.They are afraid of the outhouse at night, some even during day.) Mountain Bikes...Are they secured on bike rack? NANA'S "stuff" box. this is stuff to keep the kids busy and also to educate them on trip.watch out for magnifying glass!!One the daddys(my son) showed em how to burn ants.=( LAST CHECK!!!! DO YOU HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS? If not fill er up!!CHECK OIL?? CHECK WATER/COOLANT?? Check all fluids!! DO YOU GOT YOUR/KIDS MEDICATION? BIRTH CONTROL?? CONDOMS?? Insurance cards(auto & medical),Drivers license,Fishing license,Cell Phone car charger?(in case you do get service) MAP TO CAMP and CAMP INFO? DID EVERYONE GET A COPY? (just so back seat drivers,etc can tell you where to go!)ha-ha! DID SOMEONE GIVE A FAMILY MEMBER WHO ISNT GOING ON TRIP INFO ABOUT THE TRIP ETC? MAKE SURE SOMEONE HAS IT AT HOME!! DID YOU GET YOUR BEER? Cigarettes?(please try to do the beer and smokes away from the kids.) DID YA GET YOUR FISHIN POLES?WORMS?BAIT? You got everyone thats going camping in car? Including that smelly dog of yours? Did you get his food? bowls? Leash?make sure you have his shot records n license just in case you are asked for it. Maybe keep his head out window so everyone in car doesnt get drool bath. No! the cat,turtles,fishies,and what ever other pets CANT GO!!NO! Feel lucky smelly drool dog is going.He only gets to go because you grandkids think he is protecting you. Ahhhh Family Fun and togetherness. LETS GO CAMPING!!!! =)
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