what stuff will i need to buy to go camping help?

Question

we are going camping in the summer, with our 2 young sons, all i have so far is the frame tent, a lantern (will need more) and some airbeds and sleeping bags. fold up chairs and table, can anyone help with my list of stuff to get as its hard trying to think what we'll need. i know we need an elec hook up and a cooker, anything that i could easily forget, from any experiencd campers. oh yea were taking the dog aswell!

Answer 1

I have a better suggestion:

Find a local state or metro park and rent a cabin. You could spend easily $500 - $1000 on camping equipment and still not have something that you would need and then use only once this coming year. And then after you buy the needed stuff and use it once you have to store it or get rid of it.

Cabin prices around here start out around $100 for a 3 night stay. The cabins include:
cots and sleeping pads
stoves
lanterns
tables
chairs
electric
running water

The money that could be saved could be spent on extending the weekend or going someplace in addition like the zoo or a waterpark.

Answer 2

The other guys will tell you what you need but I suggest make sure you have plenty vac flaks I suggest I for each member the bigger the better fill them last thing at night you can then use the water for a hot drink Ist thing in the morning or indeed if a child wakes during the night a hot cup of cocoa etc also you mention a lantern go to a good builders merchant see what they have in the way of proper arc lights a really good torch would help think a bit laterally think what might go wrong or what might happen then take the precaution to solve it eg hot water bottles

Answer 3

you have a tent. you have a lantern. get a couple of flashlights, RAIN GEAR, twine, spare clothes, spare socks. bug repellant, a first aid kit, a good knife, a hatchet or axe, and possibly a saw, cooking utensils, a grid to cook on, and a good sized water container. bring a tarp for a shade, and to shelter from the inevitable rain. bring snacks like granola, beef jerky, and trail mix. something to keep the boys occupied when they begin complaining about the heat, bugs, cold, mosquitos, rain,sun, eachother, ect. a chain for the dog, dog food, a water dish for the dog. camera. camping is a wonderful family experience, when i was a young child(around 6), my family(mom, dad, little sister, and little bro, still in diapers) would go into the woods(not a park, but wilderness), with a tarp, a knife, and some water and food. those were great times.

Answer 4

You will need water containers, obviously you will take toiletries etc, you will also need washing up facilities and utensils ( always use anti bac washing up liquid), you would be wise to get some wind breakers too! Don't forget a pump for the air beds otherwise your lungs will be pumping out your chest! flipflops in case you need the loo in the night! Insect repellent.. Thats off the top of my head, Im sure others will pick up on anything i have missed!!!! Good luck have a good holiday, we love camping, fresh air does you good!!! You will sleep like babies!!!!!!
Happy new year!!

Answer 5

Here are the basics:

1. Tent, stakes, guy lines, stake hammer
2. Sleeping bag, pillow
3. Foam sleeping pad
4. Plastic ground sheet
5. Flashlight & extra batteries
6. Lantern & fuel
7. Camp stove, fuel, pot, pan, utensils, sponge, plates, cups, bucket
8. Food & water, possibly water filter, perishables in ice chest/cooler with ice
9. Lighter, matches, possibly firewood
10. Soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, and other hygiene products including toilet paper and toilet trowel/shovel if there are no pit toilets
11. Bug spray
12. First aid kit including medicines you use
13. Proper clothing

Answer 6

Way too much to advise here. I use a camping list I print out on Excel before I go out each time. Go to a local camping store and a clerk will fall al over you with help as he sees the big sale coming. Universities have sales of used camp stuff. "Play it again sports is great."

Answer 7

my family goes camping every year and we take our dog 2!!!

here's what we bring...
1-tent
2-a box of food. usually we bring 1 box of regular food and i medium box of snacks
3-cooler for drinks and frozen food etc...
4-camp stove like this one

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3657606

we bring 2 camp stoves
5-airbeds/mattresses
6-plastic forks,spoons and knifes
7-paper plates(2 packs)
8-napkins
9-portapotty(only if you don't like to use the outhouses or if you are not staying at a campsite. you will also need tolet paper for your potty
10-portable sink(only if you want)
11-colman propane if you buy the camp stove listed above
12-tooth brushes and toothpaste
13- matches/ lighter
14- a change of clothes for everyday(along with 2 to 3 extra just in case)...don't forget the underwear
15-pj's for each doy you stay
16-bug repelant(expecially mosquito)
17-ice for the cooler
18-drinks
19-lanterns
20- batteries(u never know when u will need them)
21-dog food
22- a dog bed so the dog can be comfy 2!!!
23- flea and tick stuff for your dog(like flea colars etc...)
24-folding chairs
25- a first aid kit (or just bandages, boo boo cream, i just call it that, peroxide etc...)
26-marshmallows to roast
27-fun games to play at night such as yahtzee, monopoly cards etc...

really thats all.
hope this helped
have fun

here's a checklist you can use

http://camping.about.com/xchklist.htm

Answer 8

the best thing to get is an RV that you just pack the house into, but barring that here is a list.
tent with plenty of room and screening, sleeping bags, air mattresses, wet weather gear, hiking boots for all,back packs with space for extras, medical pack, ( i.e. bandages various sizes, tape, small splints, ointment for burn and bite, hydro-perox.), emergency portable 2-way radio, lanterns, small pocket flashlights, matches w/ waterproof holder, sterno fuel cans, water canteens and jug, non-perishable food for 3 days more than your stay, extra bateries for lights and such, deck of cards, good book, 100 feet nylon rope, dog restraints that allow movement within a certain range, tick spray for dog, ( do it nightly), propne single burner cooker w/ tank, cook stove gas and/ or coal burning. that should get you started.

Answer 9

You'll also need a camp stove ( I have a Coleman 3 burner) stove fuel, pots and pans and dishes and silverware, Ice chest, cooking utensils, bug repellant, water containers, dishwashing tubs, dish soap, dish rags, hand soap, towels, toiletries etc.

Answer 10

depends on the tyoe of camping? are you going "girlie" camping on a site with showers etc or wilderness camping where you take all you need in a rucksack?
if its the latter then travel as light as you can.
if however you are going to drive to a campsite and unload then you can take as much as will fit in your car..
good sleeping bags are essential