Hey, I'm going camping. What do I need besides the obvious, tent, sleeping bags, etc.?

Question

don't need them, thought of it, thought of it, got it covered, DUH, and thanks for the suggestion

Wow!!! I didn't expect so much help!! I think I've got everything covered except for the beer and pizza. Thanks everyone!! I love you all!! Except the Edna person who suggested bling.

Answer 1

ok I just came back from camping this is what I took.
air mattress, ( sleeping on the ground sucks)
2 sleeping bags 2 pillows.
A towel x2 for each day camping plus washcloths, soap, shampoo and conditioner ect., baby wipes. these are good for if you have to pee in the woods and for washing your hands when water is not always avaliable.
charcole lighter fluid, 2 lighters, a note book to help get fires started,
tarps to cover the tent and picnic table incase it rains. If you have a tarp at the picnic table then even if it rains you can play cards at the table. which reminds me take a deck of cards,
laterns plenty of battries for light,
sun block, bug spray, bug repelent candles,
2 frying pans 1 cooking pot, hot pads, can opener,
They have dish toweletts can't remmber who makes them but I love them it has dish soap already in them.
paper towels , paper plates, silverware,
small broom with dust pan to sweep out the tent,
small first aid kit,
knife, plenty of rope/string to tie the tarps and make a clothes line, extra pair of shoes,
Ibuprofen ( someone will need it)
Make sure you take warm clothes it gets cold at night

Answer 2

The best thing I ever did was make a packing list! My best investment is an air mattress. Flashlights. Flip flops if you are camping were you have a bathroom/shower room (you don't want someone elses foot fungus). Anything you can get in travel size (soap, shampoo, hairspray, toothbrush/paste, etc). This is expensive but it is made by a company called Bullfrog, it is bug spray and suntan lotion in one product (LOVE this stuff). Small dried wood to get your fire going and firewood, if you have firewood (otherwise most campgrounds have cords of wood). A tote to put all of your nonfood stuff in (paper plates, napkins, cups, utensils, table cover, etc.) GOOD cooler (worth the investment or borrow one) to keep your food cold (hot dogs, chocolate, condiments, lunch meat, etc.) I love to read so I take a book or anything that you are into (ie: bicycle or hiking boots)

We took our kids (5 &3) camping last month. They had a blast. I have found that this is a great way to vacation in the wamer months as it saves lots of money compaired to hotels, leaving more money to spend doing fun things on your vacation. Hope you have a great time!

Autumn's list is a very good list!

Answer 3

Tent
Sleeping Bag
Pad to sleep on
Biodegradable soap for hand cleaning and dishwashing
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Toilet Paper
Towels / Paper Towels
Food
Cooler
Matches or a Lighter for the campfire
Wood for the campfire, most campgrounds don't allow pillaging the local scene. You can buy wood for exorbitant prices at most campgrounds.
Shovel to dig a latrine if you are in a place with no facilities
Jugs for water - bring your own H2O if no facilities
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen
Cooking gear
Hairbrush
Flashlight and/or lantern
Extra batteries
First Aid Kit

With all that you should be good to go.

Have fun!

Answer 4

I've camped over 150 nights with my son's scout troop. Here's my list:
Cot, sleeping bag and a light sheet in case it's too hot, tent, pillow, change of clothes, flashlight, toiletries, bug spray, water bottle, knife, change of shoes and socks, towel and washtowel, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush or comb, hat, ponytail holder, water shoes, tweezers, first aid kit, bag to put wet or dirty clothes in, large duffle bag to store everything in.

If you have to cook, then there a whole different list:
stove, propane, lighter, dishwashing liquid, three wash buckets, pans, bowls, utensils, plates, cups, seasonings, tongs, stir spoons, dish cloth, metal or plastic scrubber, paper towels, plastic storage bags, and whatever type of food you're going to bring.

Answer 5

in addition to the above, a trowel to dig your toilet, wet wipes to bathe and wipe your buttox, bandana for perspiration and the other 99 uses, sock liners (these go inside your hiking socks) to prevent blisters, moleskin for if you still get blisters, salty snacks to replace what you lose, the tiniest digital camera you can afford, duct tape, tire repair kit to patch your inflatable mattress, camp soap, collapsible water jug or bucket, water filter, whistle, noise maker for bears. The MOST important thing is a backpack that fits your body even if it doesn't fit your budget.

Answer 6

OH MAN...so much stuff.

Food
water
beer
Toliet paper
fire making supplies (wood, paper, etc)
flashlight
clothing and lots of it, cause u will get dirty
bug spray
sunscreen
sandals or flipflops

and the list goes on.

Answer 7

take a lot of baby wipes to clean your hands with, zip lock bags to store stuff in, a tarp in case of rain, warm socks and clothes, sturdy shoes if you go hiking, bug and tick spray, a hat to protect your head and sunscreen to protect your skin, a cell phone for emergencies, a lighter as well to start a fire if you need to, plenty of drinking water and food.

Answer 8

Sunblock, bug spray, extra socks, lots of matches, scott toilet paper, chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers, pocket knife, lantern and brush up on your scary campfire stories I recommend Scary Stories and Scary Stories 2.
Have fun!

Answer 9

a little cook stove, unless you're just doing weenies over the fire. a lantern or flashlight. TP. Sunglasses. A good book, and a good friend.

Answer 10

flashlight, cell phone, first aid kit, matches, beer, batteries, waterproof tent in case of rain, bug spray, camp fire stories, beer, beer and more beer.

make sure you bring clothes to change into in case it gets too hot or too cold.