Camping must haves
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SBR, 2,000rnds of ammo, bear-proof body armor.
Ha. 'Nough wiseguyin'.
I haven't been in a while, but what you "need" may change with how you're getting to your site. Driving in? Backpacking? Bike? Raft or Canoe?
Just off the top of my head:
A "sleep system." Whether you hammock, cot, or lay on a pad, make sure they're roomy, warm & comfy enough for you to get a good night's sleep. Test your system out at home if you can! Sleep on the floor or in the yard and work it out before you go.
A way to keep dry -- tent, camper, tarp, etc.
A good, reliable camp stove & plenty of the right fuel--no fun goin' hungry!
Knife, other utensils suited to your type of camping.
1st aid kit.
A way to keep bugs separate from you--spray/lotion, screening on your tent/camper/sleep area.
Comfy, versatile clothes & shoes--forget fashion, wear what works. Consider 'technical' wear that wicks sweat away and dries quickly
Water purification device.
There are hundreds of other things! No doubt you'll get quite a list from here. Have fun!
EDIT: And, of course, TP!
Ha. 'Nough wiseguyin'.
I haven't been in a while, but what you "need" may change with how you're getting to your site. Driving in? Backpacking? Bike? Raft or Canoe?
Just off the top of my head:
A "sleep system." Whether you hammock, cot, or lay on a pad, make sure they're roomy, warm & comfy enough for you to get a good night's sleep. Test your system out at home if you can! Sleep on the floor or in the yard and work it out before you go.
A way to keep dry -- tent, camper, tarp, etc.
A good, reliable camp stove & plenty of the right fuel--no fun goin' hungry!
Knife, other utensils suited to your type of camping.
1st aid kit.
A way to keep bugs separate from you--spray/lotion, screening on your tent/camper/sleep area.
Comfy, versatile clothes & shoes--forget fashion, wear what works. Consider 'technical' wear that wicks sweat away and dries quickly
Water purification device.
There are hundreds of other things! No doubt you'll get quite a list from here. Have fun!
EDIT: And, of course, TP!
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I only have a few "essentials" but somehow they fill the entire bed of my pickup...... Go figure....
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Nah. Just funning, well unless you're into that kinda stuff then that's none of my business. Just don't invite me.
I carry a pack
change of clothes
Bug spray
Toiletries
Hammock setup
Luci Lantern
Water filter just in case
Water
Etek stove, gas and a Stanley stainless cup to boil water
Food depends on how much you wanna carry . I like the wise/mountain house pouches
Instant coffee
Few granola type bars
Single serve peanut butter
Tent
Whiskey
Gullible friend
Banjo
Coconut oil
Nah. Just funning, well unless you're into that kinda stuff then that's none of my business. Just don't invite me.
I carry a pack
change of clothes
Bug spray
Toiletries
Hammock setup
Luci Lantern
Water filter just in case
Water
Etek stove, gas and a Stanley stainless cup to boil water
Food depends on how much you wanna carry . I like the wise/mountain house pouches
Instant coffee
Few granola type bars
Single serve peanut butter
Just returned - I took far too much that I didnt use.
Food/water
Some way of heating up your food and water
instant coffee was easy
a few utensils to eat with
chair to sit it
tent and sleeping bag
I had an airmattress, but a sleeping pad would be fine too...bare ground aint comfy
wet wipes for a 'whore's bath'
And, as someone else said - TOILET PAPER!
Food/water
Some way of heating up your food and water
instant coffee was easy
a few utensils to eat with
chair to sit it
tent and sleeping bag
I had an airmattress, but a sleeping pad would be fine too...bare ground aint comfy
wet wipes for a 'whore's bath'
And, as someone else said - TOILET PAPER!
It all depends.
Backcountry camping, you have to take everything you need. But you have to carry it. So weight and space are a big deal. I have spent 30 days living out of a pack, with weekly resupplies for food.
Non front country car camping, roadside random camping spot. You still have to take everything. No amenities. But now you have a car to move it around.
Front country campground camping. Now you have some amenities and don't have to take everything, just most of it.
I have a gear list, that is ever changing. We make a menu for the trip with a food list. Then the clothing list. We are usually front country camping with a family of 4 for up to a week. Lists are your friend. I'll try to get one up later.
Backcountry camping, you have to take everything you need. But you have to carry it. So weight and space are a big deal. I have spent 30 days living out of a pack, with weekly resupplies for food.
Non front country car camping, roadside random camping spot. You still have to take everything. No amenities. But now you have a car to move it around.
Front country campground camping. Now you have some amenities and don't have to take everything, just most of it.
I have a gear list, that is ever changing. We make a menu for the trip with a food list. Then the clothing list. We are usually front country camping with a family of 4 for up to a week. Lists are your friend. I'll try to get one up later.
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waterproof cards
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If you have a campfire you might need a hatchet or ax, fire starter, lighter, fire extinguisher, and marshmallows.
Don't forget a good bushcraft knife and some 550 cord. Good first aid kit and something to carry water in from water source. I will try and out my list later,
Don't forget a good bushcraft knife and some 550 cord. Good first aid kit and something to carry water in from water source. I will try and out my list later,
Don't forget a darn good flashlight with extra batteries.
