Camping Questions

[SC4EVA]

Thinking about going camping for memorial day weekend. Haven't gone since I was a kid and was just wondering if anyone has some lists of must-have's/tips/etc?

 

[javaguru]

Don't wipe your ass with the poison ivy.

 

[alien amp pharm]

What kind of camping, deep woods/tent, campground, camper, ?

 

[jestro]

Bring everything you've got.

Shelter
Bedding

__Tent __Sleeping bag
__Ground cloth/tarp __Sheets/blankets
__Extra stakes __Pillow
__Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes __Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
__Axe or hammer __Air pump
__Mat for tent entrance __Repair kit for air mattress
__Dust pan/brush __Utility bags for storage




Cooking

__Large water jug & water bucket __Potholders/oven mitts
__Coolers/ice __Pots and frying pans with lids
__Thermos __Soap for outside of pots and pans
__Stove with fuel/propane __Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Matches/lighter __Tongs
__Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner __Skewers/grill forks
__Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc __Can opener/bottle opener
__Campfire grill/BBQ grill __Folding table
__Fire starters/newspaper __Dutch oven
__Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips __Pie irons
__Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls __Mugs/paper cups
__Silverware/plastic silverware __Mixing bowl
__Measuring cups __Cutting board
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil __Ziplock bags
__Paper towels __Napkins
__Trash bags __Dish pan
__Dish soap __Dish rags/towels
__Clothes pins __Scrub pad/brillo
__Cooking oil/Pam spray __Seasonings/sugar/condiments
__Containers for food storage __Potato peeler




Clothes Personal
__Shoes/boots __Shower shoes/flip flops
__Jeans/pant/belt __Towels/washcloth
__Shorts __Soap in plastic case/shampoo
__T-shirts __Tooth brush/tooth paste
__Socks/extra socks __ Deodorant
__Hat __Comb/brush
__Bandana __Razor
__Sweatshirt/jacket __Feminine products
__Underwear __Toilet paper
__Sleep clothes __Shower bag or 5 gallon bucket
__Rain gear __Camping shower/shower pump
__Swim suit/towel __Other personal items
__Laundry bag __Personal medications--take extra




Miscellaneous
__Sunscreen/chapstick __Flashlight/batteries
__Lantern with fuel/mantles __Pocket knife
__Extra batteries/bulbs __Plastic grocery bags
__Compass __Binoculars
__Bug repellant/candles __Rope/clothes line
__Whistle __Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot
__Water filters/purification/treatment __Bungi cords/straps
__Camera/battery/film/video __Cards/games/toys
__Books/magazines __Duct tape/electrical tape
__Candles __Notepad/pen
__Maps/directions __Reservations info./confirmation
__Misc. tools __Cell phone/charger & 2-way radios/walkie talkies
__Backpack/fanny pack __Small shovel
__Fishing gear/license/bait __Safety pins
__Radio __Money/ID/credit card/quarters
__Musical instruments/song books __Bikes/helmets
__Camp chairs __Travel alarm clock
__Sunglasses __Work gloves
__Hammock __Umbrella
__First aid kit __Hand wipes
__Tissues __Drinks/snacks
__Saw/axe __Small sewing kit
__Park map/guidebooks/trail maps __Fire extinguisher
__Lantern pole or hanger __Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
__Collapsible drying rack __Scissors
__Popcorn __Watch
__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)
__Tell someone of your plans - give details of where you are going and when
you expect to return, give directions and possible alternative roads that you may take, provide cell phone numbers, vehicle description and license plate numbers, hand-held radio channel and codes that you will use, and provide local authority phone numbers (State Police, Game & Fish Commission, Sheriff Dept, etc.) for the county or area that you will be in.












Basic First Aid




**The following list is only a suggestion of some of the supplies you should consider for your first aid kit. You should personalize your kit to meet your needs, activities and situations. The key to a good first aid kit is its usability. What supplies to include and how much of each item should be based upon your individual needs.




__Personal medications __Triangular bandages
__Roll bandages __Misc. Band Aides/bandages
__Adhesive tape __Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaides)
__Antiseptic wipes __Antibiotic cream
__Sterile gauze pads __Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Tylenol/Naproxin
__Cotton swabs __Hydrogen Peroxide
__Tweezers __Ace bandages
__Safety pins __Sunburn lotion
__Scissors __Burn ointment
__Bee sting kit __Snake bit kit
__Sinus medications __Eye drops
__Tissues __Poison ivy cream/cleansers
__Bug repellant __Heat/cold packs
__Sunscreen __Small flashlight
__Notepad/pen __Latex gloves
__Sterile compresses __Antibacterial soap
__Splinting materials __Thermometer
__Personal information/contact person __Coins for emergency phone calls
__Feminine products __Antibiotic soap
__Ipecac __Butterfly bandages
__Razor blades __Twine
__Plastic bags __Mole skin for blisters
__Small bottle of water __Road flares
__Blanket __First aid manual
__Other personal needs __Nail clippers
__Small mirror

 

[musclemom]

Wow, without knowing what kind of camping, or what kind of equipment you've got, or what kind of experience you've got ... whew.

The not obvious things you will always need: really good ziplock bags, extra change of shoes, toilet paper and a good hatchet.

 

[Gambino]

good post jestro
what type of campig sc?
deep woods, car camping, state park wtf?

 

[SC4EVA]

Thanks guys - sorry for limited info originally.

Going to a campground - Would rent the site to put up tent etc. Living in the city I really have NOTHING so I would need to buy some stuff. LOL

 

[alien amp pharm]

that's not camping, that's a wallless hotel, lol.

If you are bringing kids and wife, be prepared to have an excess of stuff you won't need and barely the room for it.

Just bring the basics - tent, sleeping bags (air matress), food, drinks, cooler, trash bags, matches, radio, flashlight/lantern, folding chairs, rain poncho, toiletpaper, 1st aid kit, towels, soap, bug repellent, and possibly some cards/board games to entertain.

 

[redguru]

Toilet Paper, wooden matches, dried food. That's about it.

 

[vixensghost]

Jesus Jestro, you live in a camper down by the river or something?

 

[musclemom]

Thanks guys - sorry for limited info originally.

Going to a campground - Would rent the site to put up tent etc. Living in the city I really have NOTHING so I would need to buy some stuff. LOL

One word: Walmart

Okay, a LOT of the things you need camping are your regular stuff. If you're going to a campground, especially, you'll probably have a camp office that's got stuff too if you're missing things.

Actually what you need is good containers to carry stuff in more than specialty camping stuff (especially since you won't be backpacking it). There are big plastic containers like giant tupperware, definitely very useful.

What you definitely need to buy: tent, tarp, stove, sleeping accomodations (air bed/mattress, cot or sleeping bag. If you're going airbed or sleeping bag you want to think about an extra sleeping bag -- or an old down comforter or inexpensive feather bed, believe it or not -- the cold gets into you), unbreakable eating/drinking stuff, sturdy tables for work surfaces (don't assume there will be a picnic table), lights, cooler(s), chair. Most of everything else you need is stuff you already own: Cooking stuff and utensils, food storage, first aid kit (if you don't have a first aid kit make one up, that's a gimme in any house), clothing, rain gear (at least an umbrella), bathing stuff, LOTS of towels (you never have enough). And whatever entertainment stuff you need. If you're going to have an electric hookup (VERY handy) bring a microwave if you have a portable one, seriously. If you have bucketing rain, unless you have a separate canopy for your kitchen area you can't use your stove, but you can use a nuker in the tent.

Like any other hobby, I tell people to try to avoid making a big investment until you're sure this is what you want to get into.

I'm sure there's a ton of shit I'm forgetting, but it's a learning curve sort of thing. We all have different ways of doing it.

But you definitely need large waterproof containers, and one extra to put the tent in in case of rain it's pouring rain the day you take the tent down.

 

[jestro]

Jesus Jestro, you live in a camper down by the river or something?

I'm gonna give you a little secret, ctrl+C and ctrl+V

I wouldn't bring EVERYTHING on that list, but it gives you a good starting point for car camping. And I would ALWAYS make a list on paper and check off everything when you put it in your rig. You don't want to get out to the boonies and realize you forgot s'mores (the best thing about camping for kids) or beer (the best thing about camping for dudes).

If you a just planning on warm weather car camping, cheap $40 tents from walmart work just fine. You don't need a $400, 3lb tent!

 

[SpyWizard]

 

[alien amp pharm]

me and a buddy plan on taking a deep woods weekend trip this fall where we only bring what we fit in our backpacks, but don't use it unless absolutely neccessary.

We will see if we can go the weekend (3 days) off of nothing....building a fire from scratch, bedding from scratch, catch food, etc. much like they do on the survivor shows.

That will be fun and interesting.

 

[vixensghost]

I'm gonna give you a little secret, ctrl+C and ctrl+V

I wouldn't bring EVERYTHING on that list, but it gives you a good starting point for car camping. And I would ALWAYS make a list on paper and check off everything when you put it in your rig. You don't want to get out to the boonies and realize you forgot s'mores (the best thing about camping for kids) or beer (the best thing about camping for dudes).

If you a just planning on warm weather car camping, cheap $40 tents from walmart work just fine. You don't need a $400, 3lb tent!

You did not get my classic Saturday Night Chris Farley reference.

Good list anyhow. I'm kinda anal about lists too.

 

[covergrl80]

Shad Landing is a very nice place. My family used to go all the time! My brother and I had a great time! you should go here!

 

[seaking420]

Here is a good link for camping gear. If you dont have much, which is what it sounds like, you are going to spend some good amount of $$$$. I go at least once a year, I love it. And every year I still spend about $100-200 on things that I thought of that I would like/need/replace. If you're not going to do this often then get the "must haves" and that would be it. But if you want to do this often I would spend the $$$ and get some extra stuff. ---> The extra stuff is for conveinience and fun.


http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/s...y?storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1

 

[seaking420]

me and a buddy plan on taking a deep woods weekend trip this fall where we only bring what we fit in our backpacks, but don't use it unless absolutely neccessary.

We will see if we can go the weekend (3 days) off of nothing....building a fire from scratch, bedding from scratch, catch food, etc. much like they do on the survivor shows.

That will be fun and interesting.

Sounds cool, I would do that.



If you woke up with vasaline on your ass would you tell anyone..................









































wanna go camping..

 

[javaguru]

Jesus Jestro, you live in a camper down by the river or something?

He's a motivational speaker that lives in a VAN down by the river.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQVr6f6FL5Y

 

[vixensghost]

He's a motivational speaker that lives in a VAN down by the river.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQVr6f6FL5Y

I love you.


I knew it was "van", but I kept w/ the camping reference.

 

[radarstoy]

Rent an RV then you won't need to buy all that stuff except food Probably be cheaper if you have to make an investment into camping supplies.

 

[jestro]

Rent an RV then you won't need to buy all that stuff except food Probably be cheaper if you have to make an investment into camping supplies.

Just stay at a motel, that'd be even cheaper. Drive through the woods, but DONT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR!

 

[alien amp pharm]

you city slickers kill me

 

[FriendlyCanadian]

Sleeping bag..

Beeeeer.. alot.. enough that you can drink for about 20 hours a day over the next 3 or so.

ya.. that's about it beer should be enough to keep you going for a weekend.

Oh oh, bring hotdogs that's definately the easiest.

Looks like I'm all set for this soon to be crazy long weekend..

 

[vixensghost]

you city slickers kill me

Like you'd not have your hair gel, flip flops,and smoking jacket not packed in your Louis Vuitton?

 

[radarstoy]

Just stay at a motel, that'd be even cheaper. Drive through the woods, but DONT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR!

ick motels are awful. Don't forget the smore makings, no reason to have a campfire without the marshmellows. Did someone already say that?

 

[alien amp pharm]

lol @ marshmellows.

This ain't the cub scouts.

 

[jestro]

lol @ marshmellows.

This ain't the cub scouts.

Did he say something about have kids? Gotta have mellos if you got ankle biters.

 

[SC4EVA]

No kids - dont have to worry about that

What are some good things to make for food - To eat etc (Keeping in mind trying to stay somewhat on a healthy diet)


Im guessing Target is as good as Walmart for buying inexpensive stuff?

 

[alien amp pharm]

Beef Jerky is a must for hiking/camping.

 

[SC4EVA]

How about meals though? I guess I will bring a large cooler.

 

[alien amp pharm]

How about meals though? I guess I will bring a large cooler.

the possibilities are endless with a cooler to keep things cold. You can cook pretty much anything over a fire, especially with cookware.

Just prepare your food prior to camping.

Heck throw some marinated chicken on a skewer over the fire. Add some green peppers and onions on the stick too.

Dang, now I am hungry.

 

[jestro]

I like to make shishkabobs when I'm camping. They're good over an open fire.

 

[SC4EVA]

I remeber back in the scouting days we made lame/fatty food - Trying to develop some meals/menus

 

[radarstoy]

Bring marshmellows, you can live for days on a bag of those.