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This is a camping list that I've put together over the years, in between many camping trips, after forgetting many things. Since I have put so much effort into it, and believe it that it is fairly thorough, I decided to post it here at Yahoo/Geocities for whoever might find it helpful. Please go over it closely, you may want to make some changes and improvisations to suit your personal needs.
Essentials
o Tents, Stakes, Canopy with Tie-Down Cords (a tarp that fits over the top of your tent in case of bad weather.)
o Sleeping Bags, Air (or Roll-Up) Mattresses (Foot Pump?), Blankets, Pillows.
o Axe. If you're not planning on chopping wood, you might still need something to drive the tent stakes in with.
o Lanterns, Extra Mantles, Fuel, Funnel, Matches.
o Flashlights, Batteries.
o Camera Equipment, Tripod, Extra Film, Extra Camera Battery.
o Telescope, Tripod, Batteries, Nightly Sky Maps.
o Bird Books, Field Guides, Binoculars. o Park Brochures, Trail Guides.
o Fly Swatter, Insect Repellent.
o First Aid Kit At least bring some headache pills, Band-Aids, antiseptic and bandages. Anyone with insect bite allergies should include some sting relief swabs.
o Medicines If any.
o Hunting Knife, Rope. o Pre-Split Firewood.
o Bottled Water, Canteen. o Backpack.
o Compass. o Candles.
Clothing
o How many days will you be camping? Regardless of what the weather is supposed to do, pack for warm and cold weather.
o Hats. o Ponchos.
o Jackets.
o Hiking Shoes, Good Socks.
o Personal Hygiene. o Sunglasses.
o Soap, Shampoo, Towels.
For Extra Comfort and Enjoyment
o Folding Chairs. o Folding Table.
o CD Player or iPod, Favorite Music, Batteries.
o Fan, Heater, Extension Cords. Most campgrounds offer electricity now. Call ahead to find out if electricity is available.
o Hammock. o Playing Cards. o Reading Materials.
Cooking
o Camping Stoves, Fuel or Propane, Lighter, Charcoal, Lighter Fluid.
o Coolers. o Ice.
o Here's where you should consider a grocery list. Consider what meals you'll be cooking and everything you'll need to finish the meal!
o Meats, Potatoes, Vegetables, Rice, Noodles, Butter, Cooking Oil.
o Bread, Eggs, Fruit, Emergency Canned Goods.
o Drinks. o Desserts, Snacks.
o Cooking Pans and Skillets.
o Can Opener, Spatula, Cooking Spoon, Pot-Holder.
o Silverware, Plates, Cups.
o Coffee Percolator, Coffee, Coffee Mugs.
o Condiments: Salt, Pepper, Favorite Spices, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Sugar, Creamers, Honey, Etc.
o Paper Towels. o Dishwashing liquid, Sponge.
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