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Camping is a low-cost way to
vacation. It allows you to see the country, create memories that
will last a lifetime, experience new things on a low cost budget.
However, when camping there is some equipment that will make your trip
more enjoyable as well as some that is absolutely necessary. It is
important that you have everything you need to make your travel safe,
comfortable and enjoyable when you are camping. It is imperative
that you plan for a camping vacation. Your camping list will vary
depending on the length of the camping trip, people in your group, and
your preferences. Make a list, keep it for future trips and add or
deduct from it based on your own experiences.
Making Camp
- Tent/poles/stakes
- Hammer
- Sleeping Mat
- Sleeping Bag
- Pillows
- Canopy or screen tent
- Camping chairs
- Light weight tarp
Preparing Meals
- Cooler/ice or ice packs
- Camping stove and fuel
- Plates, pans and cups
(disposable is best)
- Cooking and eating
utensils
- Food:
Dehydrated/Prepackaged
- Snacks
- Drinks/ bottled water and
water jug or water bottles
Essential
Items
- Storage containers,
ziplock bags
- Scrubbie sponge
- Dish soap
- Rinsing tub
- Heavy duty aluminum
foil
- Lighter or matches in
waterproof container
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen and
sunglasses
- First Aid kit
- Towels
- Toilet paper and
paper towels
- Plastic table cloth
- Can and bottle opener
Just In Case
- Bright
Flashlights and lanterns with extra batteries
- Clothesline and
clothespins
- Pocket Knife
- Duct tape
- 50 ft nylon Rope
- Trash Bags
- Small axe/ hand
saw to cut firewood or some logs from home
- Fire starter
sticks
- Compass/maps or
GPS system
- Work Gloves
- Cell Phone
- Charcoal
- Tent repair kit
Necessary Clothes (Bring according to Season)
- Jackets /
Vest
- Gloves
- Shoes
suitable for hiking
- Hats
- Rain Gear
- Water shoes
- Flip flops
- Underwear and
socks
- Shorts/ tee
shirts/ bathing suitsLong
pants and sweat shirts in
case it gets cold
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Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, wash cloth, hand
towel, soap, comb, chapstick, etc.)
Entertainment
- IPOD
- Playing
cards
- Board
games
- Frisbee
- Soccer
ball
-
Floats/buckets/shovels for pool or beach
- Portable
DVD player and DVD's
Tips
Make sure you practice assembling your tent,
camp stove or any new equipment at
home in your yard so that you will not have any problems on
your trip.
Examine your
tent for holes and other defects by running a sprinkler or hose on it.
Arrive at the
campground during the day light. Look for a site that is flat,
smooth and on top of a hill to prevent your tent from flooding during a
rainstorm.
The ideal
site also offers a mix of sunshine and shade as well as some privacy.
Consider
camping near the lake, river or swimming pool depending on the
campground's amenities. Make sure the bath house is in close
walking distance in case you need to make a night time vistit. It
is much more convenient especially with kids.
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