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1 ComprehensiveCampingGearCheckListwith Descriptions Thislistwascreatedforanyonenewtotentcamping.Notonlydoesitlistwhatyoullneedtocamp,itgivesabrief explanationofwhatitis,whyitsnecessarytotakealong,and/orahelpfultip.Whileitsprettycomprehensive,you maydiscoverthingsthatyouneedtopackforyourpersonalinterests/needsorforspecificactivitiesyouhaveplanned foryourcampingtrip,suchasboating,swimming,orfishing.Afterstudyingthislist,youcanprintacopyofthe ComprehensiveCampingCheckListwithoutthedescriptions,foundinthesamewebpagearticle.Itwillbefourpages long,noteleven. Howthislistworks: Itemsaregroupedincategoriesandthenprioritizedas1,2,or3.Anythinglabeleda1isessentialtoyourcampingtrip. Ifyoucanttakeit,thendontgocamping.Anythinglabeleda2issomethingthatwillmakeyourcampinglifealittle easier.Itemslabeled3areconsideredpureluxury,andyoucandowithout.Also,itemslabeledasa2mayactually replaceanitemlabeledasa1,andsomeitemslabeledasa3mayactuallyreplaceanitemlabeledasa1or2.Make suretogooveryourlistcarefully,soyouarentpackingduplicateitemsthatservethesamepurpose.Withinthislist, eachitemishighlightedinbold,followedbyabriefnarrativeabouttheitem. Pleasenote:Thislistdoesnotincludeeverything,andyoushouldcheckyourownneedstomakesureyoupack everythingforyourpersonalhealthandwellbeingwhilecamping. CampingGear Priority1items Tentandallofitspartspoles,rainfly,tiedownsMakesureyouhaveallofthepartstoyourtentbeforeyou leaveforyourcampingtrip,sotherearenosurpriseswhenyoustarttosetupcamp.Settingupyourtentin yourbackyardbeforeyourtripwillhelpyoupracticesettingupcamp,andshowifanythingismissing,torn,or broken. GroundtarpPlaceitunderyourtentasamoisturebarrierbetweenyourtentandtheground,andtoprotect yourtentfromdamagebyrocksorsticks.Makesuretotuckthetarpunderyourtent.Thetarpshouldnot stickoutpastthefootprintofyourtent.Thishelpstopreventrainwaterfromrunningunderyourtent. TentstakesTakewhatyouneedforyourtentandtarps.Alsotakemorethanyouneedasspares,because theywillbendandbreak. StandardclawhammerUsedtohammerstakesintotheground,andtoremovethemattheendofyourtrip. Multipurposetool/LeathermanThisonetoolcanbemanytools.Youcangetonesthathavearangeof5 18toolsinone.Theyareverycompact,andnocampsiteshouldbewithoutone. SmallshovelThiswillbegreatforhelpingtomanageyourcampfire. LeatherworkglovesThesecancomeinhandyforhandlingfirewoodandsuch. WaterbucketIfyouplantoburncampfires,it'sagoodideatohaveabucketofwaternearbyforflareups, andtoextinguishthefirewhenyouaredone.NEVERleaveacampfireburningunattended. SleepingbagAonepieceunitthatservesasyourbedding.Considerwhereyouwillbecamping,anduseone thatisratedforthelowesttemperatureyouwillbecampingin. PillowForabetternight'ssleep,itisbesttousesomethingtosupportyourhead.Ifyouforgetapillow,you canstuffsomeclothingintoyoursleepingbag'sstuffsac.Itwon'tbelikehome,butit'sbetterthannothing. Page1

2 SleepingpadYoushouldusesometypeofsleepingpadunderyoursleepingbag.Itservesasinsulation betweenyouandtheground,andgivesyousomecomfortfromthehardground. LanternThesecomeinallshapesandsizes,andcanbefueledbygas,propane,orbatteries,orcanbe rechargeable.Findtheonethatsuitsyoubest,andbesuretohaveallofthefuelforitthatyouwillneedfor thedurationofyourtrip. FlashlightsThesecomeinallshapesandsizes,andcanbefueledbybatteries,orarerechargeable.Findthe onethatsuitsyoubest,andbesuretohaveenoughbatteriesthatyouwillneedforthedurationofyourtrip. Youmaywanttomakesureyouhaveoneflashlightperpersoninyourparty. ExtrabatteriesMakesureyoubringenoughextrabatteriesforallofyourdevicesyouwillbeusingonyour trip,i.e.flashlights,lanterns,cameras,cellphones. InsectrepellentPacksometypeofrepellentsoinsectsdon'tbecomeapestandruinyourtrip. Canteen/reusablewaterbottleIfyouplantohikeduringyourtrip,don'tforgetsomethingtocarrywaterto drink.Nomatterwhattheweatherortemperature,youneedtostayhydrated. Maps(road&trail)/directions/guidebooksRegardlessofwhereyouaregoing,bepreparedwiththe informationyouneedtogetthere,andthentoenjoyit. Rope/clotheslineBringplentyofthis,asitcanbeusedasguywiresfortents,clotheslines,ortotiedown tarps.It'sveryversatile,andnocampsiteshouldbewithoutit. DucttapeThiscanbeusedtofixeverythinginsomeformorfashion.Notoolboxshouldbewithoutit. Priority2items LargertarpUsetomakevarioussheltersasneededtoprotectyourcampfromsunorrain. DustpanandwhiskbroomUsetosweepupdirtthataccumulatesinsidethetent,andforafinalcleaning beforeyoubreakcampandpackupthetent. Mat/throwrugThisoneitemgoesalongwaytohelpkeeptheinteriorofyourtentclean.Useittowipe yourfeetpriortoenteringyourtent.Youmayalsowanttoconsiderremovingyourshoesbeforegoinginto yourtenttopreventtrackingdirtinside. BowsawNeededtocutfirewoodorkindlingincampgroundsthatallowit.NEVERcutalivetreeoranyother plantlifeatacampground.Besureofeachcampgroundsrulesregardingfirewoodbeforecuttinganything. FireextinguisherIfyouplanonburningcampfires,youcanuseoneoftheseinlieuofabucketofwater. Eitherway,youmusthavesomethingonsitetoextinguishfires. WrenchsetUsetorepairoradjustcampingequipment.Ifyouonlyhaveonepieceofequipmentwithnuts andbolts,attheveryleasttakethenecessarysizeforthatpieceofcampingequipment. SheetsandblanketsIfyoudon'tchooseasleepingbagforyourbedding,youcanusesheetsandblankets instead.Thisworksbestforwarmweathercamping. AirmattressThisisalevelofcomfortaboveasleepingpad.Airmattressescomeinallsizes.Someareself inflating,andpacksmall,whileothersrequireanairpumpandarebulkiertostore.Poolfloattypesaren'tgood forwintercamping/insulation. AirpumpIfyoudecideonanairmattress,youmaywanttoinvestinanairpumptoblowitup. AirmattressrepairkitIfyouchooseanairmattress,thenarepairkitisamust.Youdonotwanttoget caughtwithoutonewhenyouneedone. Bungicords/strapsThesecanbeusedforsomanythings,andeverycampsiteshouldhaveafewonhand. CitronellacandlesThesearegreatforlightingyourpicnictableareaandforkeepingtheinsectsaway. CampchairsThesearenotcompletelynecessary,buttheyaregreattohavewithyou.Thealternativeistosit onalog,stump,orpicnictablebench. LeafrakeBeforeyoupitchyourtent,you'llwanttomakesuretherearenosticksorrocksinthefootprint whereyourtentwillstand.Thisitemmakesthattaskacinchanddoesathoroughjob. Page2

3 Priority3items Screenroom/canopyUnliketarps,thesehavetheirownsupportstructureandsetupandpackawaywith littleeffort. CotThisisalevelofcomfortaboveanairmattress.Whileitwillelevateyouofftheground,itisbulkierto store. BlanketsoroldcomforterBeyondthebasicbeddingyoupack,youmaywanttotakeanextrablanketor comforter.Theycanbeusedforextrawarmthatnight,forapicnic,ortolayonthegroundforstargazing. BroomUsetokeeptheinsideofyourtentclean. Lanternpole/hanger Youcaneasilysetyourlanternontopofyourpicnictable.Butifyouwantto illuminatemoreofyourcampsite,thiswilldothejob. SiliconesprayThisisusedasawaterrepellent.Youcanbringitalongifyoulike,butyoushouldhavealready treatedyourtentand/orraingearathomebeforeyourtrip. KitchenGear Priority1items Cooler/iceItisimportanttokeepfoodsattheirpropertemperaturetopreventspoilageandsickness. CookinggrateThisoneitemwillallowyoutoheatwaterorcookoverawoodfire.Manycampgroundshave themontheircampsites.Youcancallaheadtowhereyouwillbecampingtoconfirmiftheyhaveone,soyou knowifyouneedtobringonewithyou. Lighter/waterproofmatchesTheseareimportantforlightingyourcookstove,campfire,and/orpropane lanterns.Takeenoughforyourwholetrip. Firewood/charcoalThesearethemostbasicfuelsyoucanuseforcookingorkeepingwarm. Firestarters/newspaper/kindlingTostartwoodfires,you'llneeddrynewspaperandkindling.Youmay wanttobringsomewithyouincaseitrainsduringyourcampingtrip,orifyourcampinglocationhasbeen thoroughlypickedthroughanddoesn'thaveanythingtoworkwith. Paperplates/bowls/cupsorwashableplates/bowls/cupsYouwillneedsomethingtoeatyourmealson. Paperproductsareveryconvenient,butarewastefulandgeneratetrash.Washableproductssimplyneedto becleaned,andcanbereused,makingthemabetterchoicefortheenvironment. Plasticware/silverware(spoons,knives,forks)Youwillneedtousesomethingtoeatyourmeals.Plastic wareproductsareveryconvenient,butarewastefulandgeneratetrash.Washablesilverwaresimplyneedsto becleaned,andcanbereused,makingthemabetterchoicefortheenvironment. HeavydutyaluminumfoilThiscomesinhandyforcoveringcookinggrates,makingaluminumfoildinners, andforstoringleftovers. PapertowelsThesecanbeusedforcooking,andcleaningupyourcampmeals.Squeezeflatforcompact storage. TrashbagsBringplentytobaganyandallofthetrashyougenerate.Ifyougeneratesmallamountsoftrash, youcanuseplasticgrocerybags.Makeyourselffamiliarwitheachcampground'strashpolicies.Somewill collectitfromyoursite,whileothersrequireyoutotakeittoacentraldumpster. BiodegradabledishsoapNeededtocleanallofyourdinnerwareandcookware. PotholdersNomatterwhichmethodofcampcookingyouuse,theseareinvaluable.Potsandpansheated onacampfireorpropane/gasstovetendtogethotterthantheywouldcookingathomeonarange. Skewers/grillforksThesearegreatforbasiccampcookingtoincludehotdogsoverthecampfire. Canopener/bottleopenerThisisreallydependentonwhattypesoffoodsyoubringalongtocook/eat,but youreallydon'twanttobewithoutthemifyouneedthem. Insulatedpapercups/mugsUseforyourhotbeverages.Washablemugsarebetterfortheenvironment. Dishpans/washtubsUsetowashandrinseyourpots,pans,anddishes. Page3

4 Dishclothes&dishtowelsUsetowashanddryyourpots,pans,anddishes. Steak/paringknivesRegardlessofyourmealplans,itdoesn'thurttohavesharpeatingknivesonthetrip. LargewaterjugYoumaynothaveawaterspigotonyourcampsite.Fillingawaterjugandsettingonyour picnictablewillmakeitconvenientforyoutohaveaccesstowateronyourcampsiteduringyourtrip. StovetopcoffeepotIfyou'reacoffeedrinker,youmaywanttobrewyourowneachmorning.Ifnot,youcan simplyuseinstantcoffeeorteabags.Eitherway,thispotisusefulforheatingwater. Priority2items StockpotwithlidThispotisperfectforheatingwater,andcookinglargeitemssuchascornonthecobor poppingpopcorn. FryingpanwithlidThisisabasicforcampcooking.Manymealscanbepreparedinafryingpan. MetalspatulaAbasicforcookingwiththefryingpan. TrivetIfyou'recookingsomethingextremelyhot,youwillwanttoprotectyourtableclothandpicnictable whenserving. ThermosThiscanhelptokeepcoffeeorsoupswarmforlongerperiodsoftimewithoutusingupyour propane,gas,orfirewood. PropaneorliquidgasstoveTocookfoodorheatwater,youwillneedsometypeofheatsource.Ifyoudon't choosefirewood,thenthiswillbethemostefficientandconvenientmethod. Propanecanisters(full)/liquidfuelIfyouchooseapropaneorliquidgasstove,thenyouwillneedtobring thefuelforit.Makesureyouhaveenoughforallofthecookingyouwillbedoingforthedurationofyourtrip. DutchovenThiscastironcookingpotisversatile,andcanbeusedtocookandbakemanymealslike breakfast,lunch,dinner,anddessert. Tablecloth/clipsAflannelbackedvinyltableclothwillinstantlytransformanoutdoorpicnictablefromdirty toclean.Andtheyareeasytokeepthatwayasyousimplywipecleanattheendofeachmeal.Theclipswill helpkeepthetableclothonthetableinthewind. MeasuringcupsIfyouplantodomorethanbasicmeals,youwillneedthesetomeasureingredientsfor recipes.Toeliminatebringingthese,youcanpremeasureingredientsandbringtheminreusablecontainers. MeasuringspoonsIfyouplantodomorethanbasicmeals,youwillneedthesetomeasureingredientsfor recipes.Toeliminatebringingthese,youcanpremeasureingredientsandbringtheminreusablecontainers. Cookingoil/PamsprayIfyouplanoncookingmorethanbasiccampmeals,thesewillbeastapleformeal preparation. PlasticfoodstoragebagsorcontainersUseforstoringfood,snacks,andtosaveleftovers.Ziplocstylebags workwell. Smalland/ormediumsaucepanUseforcookingsidedishes. CookingutensilsBringavarietyofutensilsforvariouscookingneeds:ladle,longhandledspoons,serving spoons,strainingspoon PieironsThesecanmakequickandsimplecampmeals. MixingbowlsIfyouplantocookmorethanbasiccampcooking,thesewillcomeinveryhandy. CuttingboardFormealsthatrequirechoppingandcuttingingredients,thisisamust. NapkinsUseduringsnackandmealtimes.Ifyouwanttobeenvironmentallyresponsible,usea handkerchief/bandanathatcanbehandwashedatnighttobeusedagainthenextday. Steelwoolpad/BrilloUsetoscrubreallydirtypotsandpans. GriddleUsetomakepancakesortofrybacon. ChipclipsUsetokeepopenedbagsoffoodfresh. PlasticwrapUsetostorefoodorleftovers. WaxpaperUseforfoodpreporforleftovers. CollapsiblewatercarrierAslongasyouhavesomethingtoholdwateronyourcampsite,youdont necessarilyneedthis.Itisveryconvenientasitpacksveryflatandstoreswell. TongsForgrilling,frying,orcookingcornonthecob,theseareagoodthingtohaveonhand. Page4

5 Priority3items SmallpropaneorcharcoalgrillForgrilling,youmaychooseasmallpropaneorcharcoalgrill.Rememberto bringfuelforyourgrill. CharcoalchimneyThisdevicemakesiteasiertolightcharcoalforcookingonagrill,orDutchoven. FoldingtableMostcampsitesareequippedwithpicnictables.Whethertheydoordon'thavethem,youmay wanttobringalongafoldingtableforanextraworkingsurface,ortoserveasyourmaintable. PotatopeelerBringalongifyouneedtopeelfruits,vegetables,orpotatoes. CheesegraterBringalongifyouneedtoshredcheeseforarecipe. ColanderThiswillbeneededonlyifyourplannedmealscallforit. CorncobholdersThesecanbeniceforeatingcornonthecob,butyoucanalwaysuseyourfingers. DrinkingstrawsThesemaybehelpfulforkids'drinks,buttheyproducetrashandarenotanenvironmentally friendlyoption. VegetablebrushUseforcleaningoffvegetables.Toeliminatetheneedforthis,precleanfruitsand vegetablesathomefirst. WhiskUsetoscrambleeggsorformixingbatters.Thiscanbeeliminatedbysimplyusingafork. TwisttiesUseonplasticbagsthatarenotselfsealing. SmokerFormoreadvancedcampcooking,youmaychoosetosmokemeatsforameal. Food Abigpartofanycampingtripisthefood.Youneeditforenergy,youneedittokeepwarm,andyouneeditbecause nothingtastesbetterthancampcooking! Tomakeyourtripmoreofapleasureandlesswork,planallofyourmealsaheadoftime.Onceyou'vedonethat,break thelistdownastowhatingredientsyouneed.Then,onlypackthoseingredients.Youcaneitherpackyouringredients inreusablecontainers,andcookatyourcampsite...Or,youcanprecookeverythingathomeandsimplyreheatitat yourcampsite.Whichevermethodyouchoose,rememberthatanymeatsordairyproductswillneedtobekeptatthe propertemperaturetopreventspoilageandsickness.Ifyouusenonperishablefoods,youwon'tneedtoworryabout refrigeration. Tip:Precookandpremeasureanymeatsthatwillbeneededinrecipes,vacuumpackthem,andthenfreezethem. Keepthemfrozenuntilyoucooktheminarecipe.Untilthen,theycanhelptokeepotherthingscoldinyourcooler, alongwiththeice. Followingisalistoffoodsthatareverybasic,andthatcanbeusedforthesimplestofmenus. Priority1items Salt&pepper/seasoningsConsideryourmenus,andbringtheseasoningsthatwillbestsuityourmeals.At theveryleast,bringthesaltandpepper. Sugar/sweetener(EqualorSplenda)Considerhowmuchyouneedforrecipes,andhavesomeforyourhot coffeeortea. NondairycreamerBringalongforyourhotcoffeeortea.Powderedworksbestasitdoesntrequire refrigeration. Condiments:ketchup,mustard,BBQsauce,steaksauceConsideryourmenus,andbringthecondiments thatwillbestsuityourmeals. Page5

6 CerealBreakfastdoesn'tgetanyeasierthanthis. HotdogsThesearealreadyprecooked,butstillneedtobestoredatthepropertemperatureuntilused.They canbecookedoveracampfireusingastick.Itdoesntgetmucheasierthanthat. BreadUsetomakesandwichesforaquickandeasylunch. FreshfruitBringfruitsthatdon'tripentoofast,orrequirerefrigeration. DrinkingwaterConfirmthatwhereyouarecampinghaspotablewaterforyouruse.Iftheydo,youcanbring yourownwaterbottlesandfillthemonsite.Iftheydon't,thenbringenoughbottledwaterperperson/per day. MilkIt'sgoodforyouandamustifyouchoosetodocerealforbreakfast. Coffee/teabags/hotchocolateHotbeverageoptionsforbreakfastoraroundthecampfireatnight. Granolabars/snackbars/driedfruitThesearegreatforsnacking,anddon'trequirespecialstorage. Marshmallows,grahamcrackers,Hersheybars(S'mores)NocampingtripiscompletewithoutS'mores. Don'tforgetalloftheingredientstomakethiscampfiretreat. PeanutbutterThisnonperishableitemcanbeusedforallofyourmealsandsnackingtoo. JellyGoesgreatwithpeanutbutterforsandwiches. Priority2items Pancakemix/BisquickThismixisveryversatileandcanbeusedinmanyrecipes. PancakesyrupIfyouplanonhavingpancakes,thisisamust. Meats:beef,chicken,pork,fishBringonlythemeatsyouintendtouse.Itisimportanttostorethematthe propertemperaturetopreventspoilageandsickness.Tomoreeasilypreparerecipesthatincludemeat, considerprecookingandcuttingmeatsathome.Thenvacuumpacktheminpremeasuredamountsandfreeze priortoyourtrip. Spaghetti/pasta/elbowmacaroniEvenifspaghettiisn'tinyourmealplan,anyofthesepastascancomein veryhandytocreateonedishmealsusingoddsandends,orleftoveringredientsfromothermeals. SpaghettisauceIfyouchoosetomakespaghettiforoneofyourmeals,bringingreadymadesaucewillmake mealprepmucheasier. RiceThiscancomeinveryhandytocreateaonedishmealusingotherleftoveringredients,orasasidedish. StovetopstuffingThiscanbeusedasis,ortocreateaonedishmeal. CrackersandcookiesPrepackagedsnackskeepyouenergizedforcampingandhiking. Butter/margarineUsedincooking,ortomakeasandwich. BagelsThesecanbegreatforbreakfast.Theycanbetoastedonacookinggrateoverasmallfire. Coldcuts&cheeseUsetomakesandwichesforaquickandeasylunch. EggsBringonlyifaspecificrecipeormealcallsforit.Remembertostoreatthepropertemperatureto preventspoilageorsickness. BaconBringonlyifaspecificrecipeormealcallsforit.Remembertostoreatthepropertemperatureto preventspoilageorsickness. SausageBringonlyifaspecificrecipeormealcallsforit.Remembertostoreatthepropertemperatureto preventspoilageorsickness. CannedfruitsandvegetablesBringonlyifaspecificrecipeormealcallsforit.Cannedgoodsarebestasthey won'tspoilbeforeopened.Also,theycanbeusedasanemergencymealthatcanbeeatencoldifyour fire/heatsourcedoesntwork. Soda/juice/powdereddrinkmixBringasanoptionalbeverageotherthanwater.Mixingyourowndrinksis moreeconomical,andrequireslessstoragespace. Chips/pretzelsAquickandeasysnackorsidedishforameal. MuffinsYoucouldmaketheseathometobringalong.They'regreatforbreakfastandsnacking. PoppingcornPopcorncanbealittledifficulttomakewhilecamping,butitsagreatcampingtreat.Don't forgetthevegetableoil. Page6

7 Clothing&PersonalCare Priority1items Shoes/bootsBringatleasttwopairsoffootwearthatarebestsuitedforwhereyouwillbecamping.Spare footwearisamustincaseyourmainpairgetswet. Jeans/longpantsTheseareagoodideaforcoldnightsatyourcampsite,orhikinginareaswherethereistall vegetation,astheyserveasgoodprotectionfromticks. ShortsTheseareagoodideaforcampinginwarmtohotweather. TshirtsTheseareveryversatile,andcanbeusedforanythingfromhikingtosleepclothes. SocksBringplentyofsocks.Forgoodhealth,alwayskeepyourfeetdry. HatHatsservemanypurposes,protectingyoufromsunandrain. BandanaThisisthemostimportantitemyouwilleverpack.Thisoneitemcanbeusedasanapkin,a sweatband,abandage,atrailmarker,andsomuchmore.Don'tforgetit. Sweater/sweatshirt/lightjacketIt'simportanttodressinlayersforbettercomfortinchanging temperatures.Eachofthesegarmentsaddsalightlayerofwarmthforjustthatpurpose. UnderwearBringenoughforthewholetripunlessyouhavetheoptiontodolaundry. BraYoumaywanttopackanextraone,astheycouldgetwetanddirtywhilecamping. SleepclothesBringsomethingtosleepin.Optionally,youcansleepinyourclothes,orevenjustaTshirt.In colderweather,completelychangeyourclothesbeforebedtopreventgettingchilledfromperspirationinthe clothesyouvebeenwearingallday,eveniftheyseemdry. RaingearIfyoucamplongenoughsoonerorlater,itwillrainonyourcampingtrip.Thebestwaytohandle thatistobeprepared.Atraditionalraincoatisbest,butyoucanalwayswearaplasticrainponchoinapinch. Showershoes/flipflopsNomatterhowcleanabathhouse/showeris,youshouldalwayswearshowershoes inapublicshower.It'sthehealthythingtodo. TowelsandwashclothsDependingonthelengthofyourtrip,youcanpacksmallerbyonlytakingonetowel perpersonandonewashclothperdayperperson.Simplyreusethetoweleachday,andhangituptodry betweenuse. SoapBringabarofsoapinaplasticsoapcase.*,** ShampooandconditionerPacktheseinsmalltravelsizecontainers.*,** Toothbrushesintoothbrushholders/toothpasteDontforgetoralhygienewhencamping.* DentalflossDont'forgettofloss.* MouthwashCampingisnoexcusetoskipyouroralhygiene. DeodorantBringwhatworksbestforyou.*,** Comb/brushBringwhatworksbestforyou.* RazorMenandwomenmaywanttobringoneofthesefortheirpersonalneeds.* ShavingcreamConsidercarryingatravelsize,asyouwon'tneedmuchforashorttrip.Or,justgo"Grizzly Adams." FeminineproductsBringwhatyouthinkyouwillneed.Thisisoneofthosethingsthatyoudon'twanttobe withoutwhenyoureallyneedit. ToiletpaperRegardlessofhowwellabathhouseismaintained,ifacampgroundisbusy,theymayrunoutof toiletpaperbeforethenextservicing.Soyou'renotleftwithout,bringalongsomefromhomejustincase.* PersonalmedicationsDon'tforgettotakemedicationsforanyonecampingwithyou.Youmayevenwantto takeextra,incasesomeislost,orruinedbytheweather. Sunscreen/sunblockIfyouplanoncampinginanareathatwillhavealotofsunexposure,makesureyou havethisforeveryoneinyourparty. SunglassesYoushouldalwaysprotectyoureyesforthesun,justlikeyourskin. Page7

8 Priority2items Shirts:shortsleeveandlongsleeveAvarietyofshirtsisagoodidea.Youcandressinlayersforchillydays, orwearlongsleeveshirtstoprotectyoufromticksandthesun. HeavycoatConsidertheweatherwhereyouwillbecamping,andtakethisifyou'reexpectingcolderweather. Itisbettertohaveit,thantowishyouhadit. HoodedsweatshirtIfyoudon'tbringalightjacket,thisisagoodalternative.It'sespeciallynicebecauseithas abuildinhat. LaundrybagThisisgoodmethodtocollectdirtyclothesthroughoutyourcampingtrip.Or,eachpersoncould turntheirdirtyclothesinsideout,foldthem,andplacethembackintheirluggage. LipbalmThisisgoodforbothhotandcoldweatherexposuretoprotectyourlips. Hand/bodylotionSometimesexposuretothegreatoutdoorscandryyourskin.Thiscanhelptorelievedry skin.** HairpinsThesearegreatforkeepingyourlocksundercontrolwhilecamping.Youmayevendiscoversome impromptu/emergencyuseforthem. SwimwearThisisdependentonwhetherthereissomeplacetogoswimmingwhereyouarecamping.Notall campgroundshaveawaterfeature,andnotallwaterfeatures(i.e.lakes)allowswimming.Youmaywantto askaboutthisbeforeyoupack. One"nice"outfitNomatterwhereyoudecidetocamp,youmaychoosetodrivetoalocalrestaurantfora dinnerout. HairsprayCampingistheperfecttimeto"letyourhairdown."Butifyoureallyfeeltheneedtokeepyour locksundercontrol,bringthisalong.** BlowdryerConsiderlettingyourhairairdry.Ifthat'snotanoption,thendon'tforgettobringthiswithyou. Unlikehotels,campgroundsdon'tprovidethem. *Theseitemscanbepackedintoatoiletrybag,soeverythingisinoneplaceandreadytogotothe bathhouseatamomentsnotice. **Theseitemscanbefragrant,andsomefragrancesattractinsects.Bemindfulofthatwhenchoosingwhat topackforcamping. FirstAid/EmergencyKit Considerthefollowinginformationwhencreatingandupdatingyourfirstaidkit. TakeaFirstAidclassandaCPRclasskeepcurrentonthisinformation Keepsuppliesinawellmarked,durable,waterproofcontainer Keepthecontentsorganized Knowhowtouseeverythinginyourfirstaidkit Inspectcontentoften,resupplyasneeded,payingcloseattentiontoexpirationdates Keepreadilyavailableatalltimes Priority1items AntisepticwipesAllwoundsregardlessofsizeshouldbecleanedwithsometypeofantiseptic. LatexglovesUseforanyfirstaidtreatmenttopreventthespreadofbloodbornepathogens. TweezersThisisanessentialforanyfirstaidkit,forremovingsplintersandothersmallobjects. Personalinformation/contactpersonYoushouldcarryinformationoneveryoneinyourpartyshouldthe worsthappenandtheyneedmedicalattention. Page8

9 BandAidsPacklotsofassortedsizesofbandaids,astheyaretheverybasicfirstaiditemforminorinjuries. Aspirin/ibuprofenAbasicpainrelieverorfeverreducerwouldbeagoodstapletokeeponhand.Ifyouhave childreninyourparty,makesureyouhavevarietiesfortheirage. CoinsforemergencyphonecallsYouwillmostlikelyhaveacellphonewithyouonyourtrip,butwireless serviceisnotavailableeverywhere.Packsomechangesoyoucanmakeacallfromapayphoneifnecessary. AntibioticointmentThiscanbeusedasanantibiotictreatmenttowardoffinfectionandpromotehealing. WhistleTheseareusedto"call"forhelpifyouorachildbecomelostorinjuredinaremotearea.Whistlingis preferredoveryelling.Youwillloseyourvoiceyelling,butcaneasilycontinuewhistlinguntilhelparrives. Priority2items SterilegauzepadsForavarietyoffirstaidneedsthatrequiremorethanaBandAid. BandagetapeUsewiththesterilegauzepadsforlargecutsandscrapes. CottonswabsForavarietyoffirstaidneeds,especiallysmalldelicatecutsandscrapes. RubbingalcoholThiscanbeusedforamoresubstantialantisepticcleaning,beyondusingwipes. CalaminelotionThisisagoodfirstaidtreatmentforrashes,likeonescausedbypoisonivy. SafetypinsThesecancomeinhandyformanythingsforfirstaidandbeyond. ScissorsNeededforcuttinggauzeandbandagestofit. BeestingkitThesespecialtykitsbringinstantrelieftobeestings.Ifanyonecampingwithyouisallergic, remembertobringtheirEpiPenpen. PocketsizefacialtissuespackTobuildalargerfirstaidkit,youcanaddtheseastheycanhavemany applications. IpecacUsetoinducevomitingintheeventsomethingpoisonousisswallowed.Checkwithamedical professionalbeforedoingso,assometimesvomitingcancausemoreharmtothevictim. TriangularbandagesThesecanprovideavarietyoffirstaiduses. HydrogenperoxideThisisgreatforcleaningoutwounds AcebandagesIntheeventofpulledmusclesorsprains,thesecancomeinveryhandy. BurnointmentThiscanhelprelievethepainfromburns,possiblycausedbycampfires. AntibacterialsoapYoumaywanttowashyourhandsthoroughlybeforeworkingonanyone'swounds. ButterflybandagesTobandagesmallcuts,youcanusethese. FirstaidmanualIfyourebuildingmorethanabasicfirstaidkit,thenyou'llwanttoincludeoneofthese.It willgivedirectionontypesofwounds,typesofcare,andlifesavingtechniquessuchasCPR. NailclippersSomeinjurieswillinvolvethehandsandfeet.Thismaybejustthetoolneededtofixbrokenor splitnails. Priority3items Solarcainespray/sunburnlotionIfyou'recampinginanareawheresunexposurewillbehigh,thiswouldbe goodtohaveforsunburnrelief. ImodiumADTakealongjustincase.Itisbettertohaveitthantowishyoudidwhenyoureallyneedit. TonguedepressorThiscouldactuallyhaveavarietyoffirstaidapplications. Notepad/penThesecanbeusedtojournalsomeone'sinjury,ortorelayinformationtoamedicalteamif conditionswarrant. SplintingmaterialsForamoreelaboratefirstaidkityoucanbepreparedforanythingifyoucarrythis. RazorbladesThesecancomeinhandyforfinecuttingorshaving. PlasticbagsThesecanbeusedtostorenewfirstaidsupplies,ortodisposeofusedfirstaidsupplies. SmallmirrorIfyou'rebuildinganemergencysurvivalfirstaidkit,thisisamust. AntiacidsThesearegoodtohaveforpeoplewhoarepronetoheartburn,butcanalsocomeinhandyfor someonethatgetsanupsetstomach. Page9

10 SnakebitekitThiswouldonlybenecessaryifyouplanoncampingsomeplaceveryremote.Youmaywantto checkontheemergencyresponsefortheareayouplantocamp. Eyedrops/eyewashThesecanbegoodforwashingoutforeigndebrisfromsomeone'seye. Hot/coldpacksThesecanbeusefulifsomeonesprains/pullsamuscle,hasswelling,orabumponthehead. OralthermometerFevercanbeasymptomofseriousinjuryorillness.Youmaywanttotakethisalongto monitorsomeone'scondition. TwineTobuildonalargerfirstaidkit,youcanaddthisasitcanhavemanyapplications. MoleskinThisproductisusedtolessenthepainofblisters. RoadflaresIfyou'rebuildinganemergencysurvivalandfirstaidkit,theseareamust. SmallflashlightThisisamustifnaturallightingisnotadequateforadministeringfirstaid.Youmaynotneed topackanextraone,aslongasyouhaveonewithyourregularcampinggear. Miscellaneousitems Priority1items DeckofplayingcardsOnedeckofcardscanprovidehoursofentertainmentforyourwholecampingparty,or forasolitaryperson.Thispackssmallandcanbeplayedanywhere,especiallyinyourtentwhenit'sraining. Pen&paperThepossibilitiesareendless,asthiscanbeusedforbothemergenciesorforentertainment. SmallsewingkitThiscouldcomeinhandyformendingclothesaswellassomepiecesofcampingequipment orforfirstaid. WatchWhenyou'recamping,youshouldberelaxed,andnottooworriedabouttime.Butifyourpartysplits upforhikingorsomeotheractivity,thesewillbeessentialtoknowthateveryoneiswheretheyaresupposedto beandwhen. Priority2items PocketknifeThesecancomeinveryhandyforavarietyofthingsonacampingtrip. Camera/battery/film/memorycardCapturethememoriesofyourcampingadventureonfilm,ordigital. Daypack/fannypackForsmallexcursionsonthetrailorforsightseeing,don'tforgetsomethingtocarrythe day'sworthofsupplies(water,snacks,firstaid,andguidebooks). Liquiddetergent/fabricsoftenerIfyou'replanningatriplongerthanjustfortheweekend,youmaywantto bringthisalongincaseyouneedtodolaundry.Callaheadtoseeifyourcampgroundhaslaundryfacilities. BinocularsIfyouplantodosomebirding,orstargazing,thesewillcomeinveryhandy. Compass/GPSBringthisalongifyou'dliketodosomeorienteeringwhileonyourtrip,orforGeocaching. Waterfilters/waterpurificationtreatmentIfyouplantocampinaremoteareathatdoesn'tprovidepotable water,youwillwanttopackandusethese.Callaheadtowhereyouplantocampandaskaboutpotablewater. FishinggearIfyouplanoncampingsomewherethatfishingisallowed,bringeverythingyouwillneed.Be awareofthelocalHunting&FishingRegulations,andobtaintheproperlicenses/permits. RadioYoumaychoosetobringthisalongtolistenforweatheralerts,ortohearthenews.Ifitdoesn'trunon batteries,makesureyougetacampsitewithelectricity. CollapsibledryingrackIfyoudontuseclothesline,youmaywanttoconsideroneofthesetodrytowels, clothing,orswimsuitson. TravelalarmclockIfyouhaveanyplacespecialyouneedtobeduringyourtrip,youmaywanttohavethisto makesureyougetthereontime. Page10

11 Priority3items Musicalinstruments/songbooksForentertainmentatyourcampsite,youmightconsidermakingalittle music. HammockThisisacampingluxury.Ifyouplantouseone,makesureyouhavetreesorpostssubstantial enoughtosupportit. UmbrellaIfyoudon'tbringanyotherraingear,youmaywanttoatleasthavethis,soyoucanstillfunctionin therain. Books/magazinesEnjoythequiettimewhilecampingtoreadabook,orcatchupwithyourfavorite magazine. Animal,Bird&PlantIDbooksIfyouplanonhikingduringyourtrip,youmaywanttocarrythesealongsothat youcanidentifytheplantsandanimalsyouencounter. Happy Camping! Page11

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