Question by Andy: What Camping equipment does a 1st time camper will need?
What equipment do I require if I want to go camping for the 1st time? 4 of us are planning to go which includes 2 children beneath 10. We program to camp for a couple of days.
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Answer by mrpants
You need diverse stuff depending on what sort of camping you are going to do. Most crucial issue is to be prepared, you in no way know what type of unexpected items might happen that you need added supplies for. Check out this web-site for a beneficial thourough checklist: http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm
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Question by 1st-astro-mex: What are some fun suggestions for going camping?
I’m going camping with my family members and a handful of friends. We are going to camp at Hershey Camping Meadow and are planning on also going to Hersheypark and Paintballing while there. Anyone have any far more ideas? They don’t necessarily have to be other areas of interests. They could be perhaps, idk, something enjoyable to do although at the camping web site.
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Answer by lyz
laddergolf (www.laddergolf.com) is lots of enjoyable.
Horseshoes
dominoes
cards
Uno
Scrabble
volleyball
bikes
hiking
tubing
swimming
cooking smores more than the fire.
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Clothing:
- Short Sleeve Shirts (3 per person)
-Long Sleeve Shirts (1 per person)
-Long Pants (2 per person)
-Short Pants (2 per person)
-Underwear (5 per person)
-Bra (2 per female)
-Socks (5 pairs per person)
-Tennis Shoes (2 pairs per person)
-Sandals (2 pairs per person- one for the showers)
-Night clothes (2 pairs per person)
-Jackets (1 per person)
-Hat (1 per person)
-Swim Suit (1 per person)
-Kid’s clothing (pack multiples)
Supplies:
Can opener
Food (beans,soup,bread,ect)
Utensils
Tongs
Plastic Wrap
Foil
Plates/Bowls/Cups
BBQ
Wood
Swiss Army Knife
Small hatchet
Mace (optional)
Water
Water purifier
Marshmallow/Smores Supplies
Pens/Paper/Pencil
Vitamins
Medication
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Comb
Brush
Mirror
Scissors
Zip Lock Bags
Shopping bags for dirty clothes
Backpack
Floatable Bag
Rafts
Pots/Pans
Rope
Bungee Cords
Bottles (for the kids?)
Bug Repellent
Comfort Toys for the kids
Playpins (for young kids)
Diapers (for young kids)
Tent
Tarps
Broom
Doormat
Bed Sheets
Sleeping Bags
Pillows
Extra Blankets
Flash lights
Compass
Batteries
Camera
iPod
Cell Phone
Walkie Talkies
Paper Towels
Towels
Washcloths
Wet Wipes
Matches
Fire Starters
Eye Wash
Tweezers
Glow sticks
Hiking Guide
Lysol
Hand Sanitizer
Soap
These are your basics – you can add what you wish! Have a fantastic first trip!
Start with the ten essentials and check out the REI web site for the best camping info.
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/camping
Tent/Camper
Clothes + Extras
something to cook food on
wood
food
activities for the car (for the kids)
ect ect ect
Check out the following sites to give you ideas
http://camping.about.com/od/campingforbeginners/Advice_for_Beginners.htm
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
my kids always loved playing frisbie golf and aiming at trees that weren’t going to have over or underthrown discs landing in the other campers sites. we would go off into forrest and use triangulating to go off and explore while tossing discs ahead for scores. Another couple of good camping games is poker with dice and dominoes. But sitting back with a book one always finds time for when in a hammock or stretched out on a nice grassy area in shade…