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Camping Checklist |
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The next time your ready to pack up and hit the road take a look at our handy
checklist to make sure you have the essentials. |
| The Basics |
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• Tent/sleeping bags • Ground cloth or tarp • Water canteen • Cooler • Pillows • Blankets • Padding or air mattress for under sleeping bags • Lanterns/flashlights (& batteries) • Camp stove/portable BBQ & fuel (Check with your campground ahead of time for any regulations restricting these, don't forget charcoal, propane or lighter fluids.) • Trash bags/cardboard boxes. |
| Emergency Box |
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• Backup flashlights & batteries • Waterproof matches/lighter • Fire extinguisher • Battery powered radio * batteries • Basic tools ( a screwdriver or two, a wrench, a hammer, and a camp knife) • First Aid kit (including: bug bite lotion, rubbing alcohol, bandages, rubber gloves, etc.) • Multi-knife/tool: Swiss-army style, with several different mini-tools Don't store the batteries in the device, the may leak or become worn. Leave in package until ready |
| Toiletries |
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• Sun screen • Toothpaste • Hand soap • Toothbrushes • Shampoo • Hair conditioner • A metal mirror (For shaving, hair combing, etc) • Mouthwash or breath mints • Baby wipes (Great for faces and hands) • Toilet paper and a small shovel (Just in case...) • Quarters for vending machines/phones/pay showers • Combs and/or brushes • Bug Repellent/bite lotion • Skin/sunburn lotion • Aspirin, Tylenol, or some other pain reliever • Antiperspirant/deodorant • Lip balm • Prescription medications ( get spares of all you can; especially allergy and asthma medications as these conditions can be worsened by changing climate.) |
| Food / Cooking supplies |
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• A plastic dish pan (Use to keep your supplies from rolling all over in the
trunk and comes in handy for dish washing and bathing) • Paper plates (Use the paper ones instead of plastic or Styrofoam; you can later burn them to help start your fire) • Can opener • A metal spatula • Cooking utensils (A serving spoon, a pitch fork, a pair of tongs, and a good knife at least) • A frying pan • A pot with a lid • Aluminum foil • Zipper-lock storage bags/re-useable plastic containers • Silverware (plastic or eco-friendly re-useables) • Napkins or paper towels • Condiments (Save those packages from fast food restaurants) • Salt, Pepper and Seasonings • Dish soap |
| Clothing |
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• A hat (a wide brim is great -protects you from sun or rain) • Rain poncho • Sport sandals • Long underwear • Hiking boots / walking stick • Sunglasses |
