What to bring for a Camping trip???

Question

We are using a tent .....but I'm stuck from there.....any ideas would be appreciated!! Thank you!

Thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to answer, I really appreciate it.

Answer 1

It depends on how long you are camping, what the weather is like, whether you are hiking in and out or just driving and setting up. It depends on whether others are going and sharing gear and food. It very much depends on how long you will be gone.
It will depend on what kind of facilities are available such as running water, electrical hookups, toilets, etc.
Basic needs: Food, water, and shelter
Food - depends on how long you are staying. Will you be fixing full meals or "pic-nicking" with sandwiches, fruit and such?
If you want full meals, and coffee or tea, you'll need a source of heat (a small one burner stove is nice) although cooking over a campfire is good to but it helps if you bring a grill to set over the fire to put your pan on. Oh yeah, take a pan
If you just plan on coffee, tea, or cocoa and instant soups, oatmeal, and such then all you need is boiling water, so will only need one pan. Be sure to boil enough water to do the dishes (wash and rinse) while you're doing the boiling. A thermos is nice to put the extra hot water in for a cup of something later. A bowl, cup, and spoon/fork apiece is kinda nice.
I like to bring apples and lots of snacks like pretzels and granola and m&m's - things that fit in baggies and pockets easily.

Be sure to bring lots of water if it won't be available or if unfamiliar water upsets your system. Rinsed out 2-liter soda bottles refilled with water work well. If you freeze them first, you can put them in your ice chest and drink cold water while it thaws. It also keeps your ice chest dry. Tea or fruit juice done this way is good too.

Shelter: Obviously the tent and a tarp or so. A good sleeping bag and a cot or mat to go under it. Extra clothes (especially underwear and socks). If your clothes for some reason become wet, it makes a world of difference if you have something clean and dry.

Miscellaneous: Something to sit on. If you pack your stuff in 5 gallon plastic buckets, that also gives you a place to sit (or at least it becomes a small table for your cup).
A flash light
Duct tape
A camera? A good book? fishing gear?
Matches and/or flint and firestarter
Bug repellant
First Aid Kit
Pliers/Screwdriver
Towels (remember the Hitchikers Guide - always know where your towel is)
A good knife
A cell phone for emergencies only - but keep it turned off otherwise.

And above all remember to enjoy yourself.

Answer 2

A tent is a good start. A tarp that can be hung ab ove the tent in case of rain . It will keep your tent dry and you have something to stand under when it rains. Cooking things like pots and frying pan. Sleeping bag or blankets. Warm cloths for the evenings around the fire. Food. A cooler for meat. Coffee..dont forget the coffee or you are walking home.. Plates, cups, cutlery. An axe for cutting wood. Matches or lighter. Folding chairs are nice. Air mattress, or foam type. Toilet paper..Dont forget that by all means. Toiletries, Toothpaste etc. Insect repelent...Once you make your first trip you will know what to bring next time or not to bring..Water if it is not supplied or near by.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

BASIC: food water blankets flashlight tent sleeping bag portable light source extra clothes (long clothes is good for hiking so you won't get as many bug bites if you don't have bug spray) swimsuit if you are going to swim comb/brush toothbrush shampoo/conditioner first-aid kit towel(s) good walking shoes backpack bug spray (optional) sunscreen (creamy kind is usually better than the spray kind) OTHER USEFUL: book board games phone/walkie-talkie hat (gets hot sometimes) a few rolls of toilet paper (sometimes campsites' toilet paper isn't that good) dishes/eating utensils quarters (sometimes you have to pay for the showers with quarters) soap lotion matches pillows canteen map of the campsite rain poncho mosquito nets camping chairs (beach chairs will also work) Tip: walkie talkies are mainly used to communicate when alone. very useful for hiking or if you get lost You might also want to bring some of your own firewood because some places don't allow you to burn wood in the forest and the firewood can be very expensive. That's all I think. Hope this helps and enjoy the trip! :) Actually also, if you want: camera

Answer 5

A multi-tool /Swiss army knife (just in case bad stuff happens)
Depending on where you are, something to keep bears away from your campsite.
Flash lights
Extra Batteries (4 flash lights)
A cooler for food and drinks (big if more than 2 days)
A car that has 4-wheels drive (for rugged roads)
Blankets
Sleeping mats
Sleeping bags
Bug repellent
Extra clothes (more than needed clothes)
Easy prep foods (already prepared foods like chips)
People that you know (never go alone)
Lantern (electric, gas, or whatever)
Cell phones (that are inexpensive and replaceable)
Pots
And finally let many friends and family know your going on a trip just in case bad stuff happens.

Answer 6

Blow up mattress ,covers and pillows and cords to plug in if you take a fan or a potable heater,cooler and bottles water and Cans of pop and in the cooler you can have hot dogs and hamburgers and brats and bacon and eggs,any kind of food can be put in a cooler as long as you keep it filled with ice and they also have portable grills you can buy.Wood ,matches Or liter for camp fire.you can buy hotdogs stick to cook your Hotdogs and marsh mellows over the fire.Buy a couple of battery powered laterns.Good Luck and Have Fun

Answer 7

No matter what else you bring- ALWAYS CARRY A FIRST AID KIT! You could accidentally burn yourself over the camp fire or get lost if you go hiking in the wilderness so I would say this is top priority! If you do ever get lost in the wilderness, always carry your survival kit with you and remember three golden rules in survival- shelter, water, and food. You can only survive up to 3 hours without proper shelter in many circumstances, you can survive up to 2 days without water, and you can survive up to 2 to 3 weeks without food in worse case scenarios!

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Answer 9

You will not need all this, but you can decide from the list what you guys will require. Have fun!

Basics:

Backpack
Batteries
Compass
Flashlight
Hiking/camp guides
Identification
Lantern
Lounge chair
Maps
Money
Pocket knife
Radio
Rope
Tarp
Torches
Whistle

Tools:

Axe
Camp Knife
Firestick
Flashlight
Hatchet
Mallet
Matches
Stake Puller
Lighter
Ziploc Bags

Shelter/Bedding/Sleeping:

Ant Spray
Blankets
Books
Canopy
Chairs
Citronella Candles
Clothesline
Clothespins
Comforter
Cot
Ground Cloth
Headrest
Lantern (Propane)
Mallet/hammer
Mantles
Matches
Mattress
Pillows
Poles/Stakes
Porta-Potty
Potty Chemicals
Propane
Rain fly
Reading Lantern
Rope
Shower
Shower Stall
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pads
Starter Logs
Tarp
Tent
Tent flashlight
Towel doormat
Throw rug
Trashbags
Umbrella
Whisk Broom

Personal/Grooming/Cleaning:

Allergy pills
Broom
Comb
Contact lens supplies
Deodorant
Detergent
Dish rack
Dust pan
Feminine supplies
Glasses
Hair dryer
Hand Sanitizer (waterless)
Make-up bag
Nail clippers
Pot scrubber
Razor
Sewing kit
Shampoo
Shaving cream
Soap
Sunglasses
Toilet Paper
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Towels
Washcloths
Wet Wipes

Clothing:

Bandanna
Hat
Jacket
Jeans
Laundry bag
Pants
Shirt
Shoes (hiking boots, sneakers, sandals)
Socks
Shorts
Sunglasses
Sweater
Swim suit
T-shirts
Warm gloves
Underwear

Cooking/Dishes/Kitchen:

Aluminum foil
Bottle opener/cork screw
Bowls
Can opener
Charcoal or wood
Coffee maker
Coffee pot
Cups
Cutting Board
Dish Pan
Firestarter sticks
Firewood
Forks
Frying Pan
Grill
Ice chest
Knives
Measuring cup
Mugs
Newspapers for lighting a campfire
Pans
Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
Paper towels & napkins
Plasticware
Plates
Pot or sauce pan
Pot holders
Scrub Pad
Spatula
Spoons
Strainer
Stove with fuel & lighter
Tablecloth
Thermos
Tongs
Trash bags
Ziplock Bags

Food/Drink:

Bacon
Beans
Beer
Bouillon cubes
Bread
Butter
Cereal
Cheese
Coffee
Cooking Oil
Eggs
Fruit
Garlic
Ham
Juice
Lemons
Milk
Mushrooms
Mustard
Noodles
Oatmeal
Onions
Pancake Mix
Pepper
Potatoes
Rice packages
Salt
Soft Drinks
Spaghetti
Spaghetti Sauce
Spices
Sugar
Syrup
Tea
Tomatoes
Vienna Sausages
Water
Wine

First Aid/ Medical:

Antibiotic wipes
Antiseptic cream
Aspirin
Bandages
Box of latex gloves
Burn ointment
Elastic wrap
Eye wash
Medical tape
Personal medication
Sanitary napkins
Scissors
Sterile gauze
Sunburn lotion
Sunscreen

Miscellaneous:

Binoculars
Camera
Candles
Cards, games
Cell phone
Credit card
Fishing gear
Frisbee
List of important phone numbers
Musical instrument
Pen and paper
Pet Food
Spare car keys
Travel Clock
Water filters

Answer 10

just you and me darling that would be all we would need!