2007-08-15 02:09:04 · 12 answers · asked by andy58982000 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Camping
Here is my list of Camping Necessities
Binoculars
Bug repellent
Camera
Candles, aluminum foil and scissors
Compass
Cooking gear
Duct tape
First aid kit (see below)
Flashlight
Food and water
Garbage sacks and plastic zipper-lock bags
Jug or canteen to hold water
Lip balm, sunscreen and sunglasses
Matches
Pillows
Plastic plates, forks, spoons, knives and cups; paper napkins
Plastic shower curtain or a tarp to lay under tent
Puzzles, books or (in case weather keeps you in your tent)
Sheet or light blanket
Shovel or garden trowel
Sleeping bags
Sleeping pads
Soap and lotion
Tent
Toilet paper
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Towels and washcloths
Utility or pocket knife
Waterproof matches
Whistle - for emergencies
Make a First Aid Kit
3-inch roll of Ace bandage
Band-Aids
Benadryl
Cold medicine
Fingernail clippers
First aid guide
Large sewing needle
Latex gloves
Lozenges
Magnifying glass
Moleskin for blisters
Pain reliever
Q-tips
Rolls of adhesive tape
Safety pins
Sharp pointed scissors
Small bottle of rubbing alcohol
Soap or antibacterial towelettes
Sterile gauze pads or bandage roll
Sterile Vaseline or antibiotic ointment
Thermometer
Tweezers
2007-08-15 02:23:19 · answer #1 · answered by The Corinthian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you are going and how much you want to "rough it".
Generally, for me, my list for camping in the mountains is something like this:
Tent (with hammer for stakes!)
Lantern
Camp Stove
Extra Propane
Matches
Firewood
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Mat
Rope (you never know when you'll need it)
Pots, Pans and Camp Coffee Pot
Ice Chest
Layered Clothing (it's often hot during the day and freezing cold at night in the mountains)
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen
Food (depends on the length of the trip and how remote the place is; usually I buy this stuff on the way to the camp area)
First Aid kit
2007-08-15 02:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm
or
Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com)
Shelter and Bedding (essentials)
__ tent
__ tarp
__ sleeping bag
__ sleeping pad
__ headrest
Cooking and Dining (essentials)
__ water
__ food
__ cooler
__ camp stove
__ mess kit
__ can opener
__ charcoal
Clothes
__ t-shirts
__ shorts
__ jeans/pants
__ socks
__ shoes/boots
__ camp shoes
__ hat/cap
__ sweater
__ rain poncho
__ underwear
__ swim suit
__ laundry bag
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
Personal Hygiene
__ tooth brush
__ tooth paste
__ wash rag(s)
__ towel(s)
__ soap
__ comb/brush
__ nail clippers
__ razor
__ toilet paper
__ _____________
__ _____________ Shelter and Bedding (optionals)
__ book
__ cot
__ comforter
__ throw rug
__ pillow
Cooking and Dining (optionals)
__ charcoal chimney
__ smoker
__ Dutch oven
__ hot dog sticks
__ pie irons
__ chairs
__ folding table
__ table cloth
__ butane lighter
__ screen room
Cleaning Items
__ broom
__ dust pan
__ whisk broom
__ lawn rake
__ dish pan
__ detergent
__ dish rags
__ ppt scrubber
First Aid Kit
__ personal medication
__ bandages
__ aspirin, Tylenol
__ medical tape
__ sterile gauze
__ elastic wrap
__ antiseptic wipes
__ antibiotic cream
__ burn ointment
__ sunburn lotion
__ hydrogen peroxide
__ scissors
__ tweezers
__ eye wash
__ sanitary napkins
__ snake bite kit Chuck Box
__ salt and pepper
__ herbs and spices
__ cooking oil
__ pot holders
__ paper towels
__ napkins
__ plastic trash bags
__ tongs and spatula
__ aluminum foil
__ measuring cups
__ plastic silverware
__ paper plates/bowls
__ plastic cups
__ zip lock bags
__ knives
__ cutting board
__ cork screw
Miscellaneous Items
__ binoculars
__ bird guide
__ bug spray
__ bungi cords
__ camera
__ candles
__ cards, games
__ cell phone
__ clothes pins
__ compass
__ duct tape
__ fishing gear
__ flashlight
__ frisbee
__ GPS
__ kites
__ knife
__ lantern
__ matches
__ pen and paper
__ rope
__ shower bag
__ sun block
__ tools
__ water filters
__ whistle
__ _____________
__ _____________
2007-08-15 08:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food!!!!!!!!!!!!
Clothes, and extra dry shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun Block!
Bug Spray!
Toilet Paper!
Salt Pepper and seasonings
Paper Plates, Plastic cups and Utensils
Soap for you and dishes, Tooth brush ect…
Dish cloths
Bath/Beach towels
Knife or three
Spatula Fork and Tongs, (all fire safe)
Tin Foil
Food storage bags
Trash bags
Something to start a fire with
Camera and batteries, (I have a 12 volt charger for my AA and AAA batteries that we use in the flashlights also)
For tent camping,you will want a lot of this stuff. Not everything might seem important, but then you might find some of those very things handy for stuff you never thought of. I try not to take more than I need to, but I also hate to not have SOMETHING to work with. If you do not have the skillet or the lanterns, you can make do with foil and a big fire, but a lot of the stuff is make or break for a good camping trip.
*Pack everything in Laundry baskets. After the first few trips if you are having fun, you might want to get a storage tote or two. Start leaving the stuff that you can in the totes. If you wear out the tote, you are a seasoned camper; it is time to get a heavy duty trunk.
* Plastic Ice Cream Bucket or big plastic bowel for cooking and dish washing. A giant plastic mug or two can be handy also.
*A solid cast iron skillet is great. Be sure to take oil. Be careful not to over heat it or you will loose your seasoning. Something to get it off the hot fire with, like channel locks is nice as well. Simple things you can cook in it are fried potatoes, sautéed veggies, and pancakes. My kids like my oily “crunchy” campfire pancakes best. If you drink Coffee, you will need a camp percolator and all the fixings.
*Extra blankets! They can really make for a better nights sleep used as padding, and I have had a sleeping bag taken in the river by a kid before.
*Lighting; I recommend a couple flashlights for trips to the potty or exploration, and two "train lanterns" that will burn all night on one tank of oil. Don’t forget the lamp oil, (a little will start the fire good also) and batteries!
*Plenty of ice, and plenty of frozen drinking water. Put all the blankets on top of your coolers during the day. Pack meat in a separate cooler from drinks and snacks if you can, or in a plastic container buried under everything else. Freeze everything you can before you pack, except your first meal. Plan an uncooked meal at lunch time, and start fires half an hour or more before you plan to cook.
*A large laundry soap jug is best for keeping hand wash water on the outskirts of camp; one with a spigot works the absolute best. Just refill with river water if you are camping primitive.
*Lawn chairs and fun noodles are a good idea. You do not need a chair for everyone, but at least one per adult and one more is a good idea. Fun noodles are cheap, and they do not leak like blow up water toys.
*Some rope, clothes pins, a hammer and a couple nails never hurt. I take 50 feet of cheap rope, and some twine for little stuff. Don’t forget the duct tape! Axe, machete, and/or bow saw for cutting wood, and who knows what else.
*A fresh roll of paper towels, a roll of medical tape, a bottle of peroxide, and some antibiotic ointment make a good first aid kit for almost any non 911 emergency. Some of that stuff comes in handy for other stuff as well. Throw in a pair of nail clippers, and maybe some scissors and thread and needle, for things that can be annoying not to have.
Have fun. You will find plenty of things you wish you had, but that can be part of the fun! After you camp a dozen times, you will have a longer list, but there is enough stuff to buy the first time, without going into all of that.
2007-08-15 08:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by crazy_kizmet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would that be on a campsite, Tent, Thermarest sleeping mat, Sleeping Bag and head torch, or wild camping ie not on a campsite, in which case you will need a lot more gear such as stoves pans etc as well as the above
2007-08-15 02:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great answers here just to add a couple items that Should be a must..
Imodium - Midnight runs are worse with no light or bathroom nearby.
Baby Wipes- A must have, cleans you head to toe. and umm Areas in between.
2007-08-15 05:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by tannum2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Andy,its really good to hear your going camping its one of the most enjoyable experences you'll have,well the obvious is a tent and heres the rest you'll need-1st aid kit,waterproof trousers raincoat,socks,t-shirts,stove,gas cylinders,kettle,pots & pans,rucksack,ground sheet,machette(really helpfull if camping in a forest)fire lighters,lighters,potatoes,tined food(tuna,beans,stewed steak etc)playing cards(optional)and lots an lots of alcohol..Enjoy...
2007-08-15 02:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by auto head 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
obviously you'll need the tent as per the first answer but you'll also need a sleeping bag, torch, waterproofs, blow up mattress or camp bed maybe, mallet to hammer in tent pegs, there must be more but this is all i can think of at the moment.
2007-08-15 02:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by tkf57 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Great answers above but, don’t forget a good blade. Most parks prohibit sidearms so I always carry my handy combat knife. Don’t forget a good book too!
2007-08-15 02:28:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best list i have found. Best of luck and Have a great time!
2007-08-15 02:26:29 · answer #10 · answered by bls1177 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋