What do first-time campers need to know/bring?

Question

I'm going camping for the first time ever in November. Any tips?

Answer 1

Essentials: Tent. Warm sleeping bag. Foam pad. Butane or propane stove. Cooking pot, plates, and silverware. Simple food, like canned things, hot dogs. Ice and cooler. Flashlight. Bug spray (well, maybe not in November).

Optional: Binoculars for the night sky. Gas Lantern. Pillows. Ipod. Card games. Book. And a battery operated lamp for the tent. Extra batteries.

Enjoy!

Answer 2

Try to get there in daylight so easy to pitch your tent!
Landed up somewhere once with my gf and i had to pitch in the rain and dark.
That said first thing in the morning we had a fantastic sight of the mountain we had camped next to.
Bring a sleeping bag, a blow-up mattress and pillow are also great additions especially if you have to camp on hard ground instead of soft grass..
Butane stove and cooking gear.
Insect repellent, lamps, powerful waterproof torch, back-up candles, dry bag for your clothes.
Matches and lighters in sealed container.
Knife? Gun?
I've never brought a gun before but have never camped in bear country either ...
oh and make sure the tent has all the necessary parts!

Answer 3

Trying to figure how to help you,but looking at the other suggestions only reminded me how much different the weather is here in Newfoundland, Canada,East Coast.The ones before me had some excellent ideas especally about candies and sweets,my only addition I think is about (air mattress),and that cold ground temperature constantly will come through it unless you have a good sleeping bag ,with perhaps a vapor barrier on top of mattress.Have a good safe trip. Let us know how you made out.

Answer 4

bring more wood than you think you will need and an air mattress to sleep on. A comfy sleep makes everything better. Bring a large container for water and a flashlight. Also, if you are going to a campground where you plan to shower, bring some water shoes or flipflops. Nothing worse than cold, yucky water on the shower room floor.

Answer 5

I'm a Psycosocial Camper... I guess campers are happy for the bears

Answer 6

Flashlights(those new LEDs are small, lightweight and shine bright), toilet paper!!!, tent easy enough to stand up in, change of clothes, change of shoes(boots), GPS, walkie talkie (distant ), cell phone (with local emergency #'s) Baggie with fire starter contents, lantern(battery or fuel). It will depend on when where and how long you will be out. Take fozen food, in ice. You can then drink the ice if needed, and the food will last until you need.

Answer 7

Depending on where you are from but usually in Nov. it is cold so take plenty of warm clothes. If you are going to use a tent be sure and take plastic tubs to put chips bread...ect. in so the animals dont get into it. Also it is handy to take a shower bag for your shower. Have fun!!

Answer 8

Yeah, if you are all packed and think you have enough, you are way overpacked. Most people tend to over do it and take laundary home that is never worn and take household items that they never use. Really think about what you will be doing while on your trip and what you will really need. Remember, camping is not about taking all the comforts of home and packing them in tent. It's about getting back to nature and enjoying all that nature has to offer.

Answer 9

Be sure to bring plenty of fresh drinking water and a fist aid kit.

Answer 10

Good boots, back pack, a good set of web gear if you have it, This is what is in my backpack and it is a small one it is a Fieldline Black Canyon backpacks in mossy oak Http://Fieldline.com I found a Wall Mart for $2.50.

On the out side 1 large towel small Mag light. 1 high quality hunting knife and 2 2qt canteens {full of water} on my belt.
First pocket with room for more. Small flashlight, 3 Nexpak .045 oz hand sanitizer gel, 1 hotel shower cap to cover my hat, 2 4" white candles, fishing jigs, tinder kit, 1 pack of 24 relighting candles black 7/32" x 2.5", 1 role black electrical tape, duct tape {black}, .71" x 60', 1 deck playing cards, 1 space blanket 2 tee candles, 1 role waxed dental floss out of the case.
Next pocket 2 light sticks, 1 60" x 90' clear vinyl tablecloth protector, orange plastic tube tent, lighter, sharpies right with, a large snap blade knife, 1 compass look like a ladies compact and 1 Ozark Trail 46pc survival kit with, pencil, needle, poncho, note pad, small button compass, 2 sinkers, salt packet, 2 fire sticks, 1 5 hr candle, signal mirror, 2 fish hooks, 2 safety pins, 1 survival guide, whistle, 2 lightstick2, 2 razor blades, bobbin of thread, 4 antiseptic pads, 1 emergency {space } blanket, 3 ft snare wire, 12ft nylon rope, 47 waterproof matches, 30ft fishing line, 35ft nylon cord, 50ft orange trail marking ribbon, 2 4" band aids, 3"x3" sterile pad, 1x 3" ban aid, 2"3" elastic patch, 4 3/8" x 1.5" ban aid, 7" x 10" waterproof pouch, 8" x 12 PVC bag.
The big pocket has the 3 MREs in it and 2 accessory packets. It also has 3 wash cloths, military mess kit with KFS, 1 mossy oak hat, 2 6" candles, 22" x 11" aluminum foil { this the kind that is as thick as a pop can}, 8 ban-aids in a case, 1.5ox hand sanitizer, 1 role 1 ply 210" x 4.5" toilet paper, 2 25 ft cords white and yellow, 15ft .25" rope, 2 fire ant garters, ski goggles, 2 2"x2" stainless steel cups, 6 .25" x 20' black zip ties, water perfection kit with 1 7" x 8" zip bag, 2 11" x 10.5" zip locket bags 4 coffee filters, aluminum foil 24" x 24", one bottle of 50 water purification tablets.