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Published: October 18, 2006
Essential camping supplies to bring on your trip will depend on your particular needs, where you are going, and how many campers are coming along with you. Supplies that are "essential" to camping as opposed to voluntary amenities or accomodations are items that without, you would not have the basic shelter, food and water, and first aid to have any semblance of comfort whatsoever.
You do not need a 35 foot RV in order to be comfortable when camping. Bringing the following camping supplies with you on a camping trip will ensure a pleasant level of comfort:
A propane fueled camp stove is not necessary if a camper is especially adept at cooking over a wood fire or if you plan on merely eating cold food. (If you plan on having a camp fire, add firewood and a fire starting kit to your camping supplies checklist). Rain gear is also important. It will aid in keeping the inside of your tent dry. Anyone who has been inside a wet tent will know what I am talking about. The wetness puddles on the floor of your tent and you will get condensation on the walls—it is a nuisance. A large umbrella is essential to your camping supplies as well as a waterproof coat or poncho. Having a well-built tent will also aid in keeping you and your fellow campers dry.
Other camping supplies that should be on everyone's checklist are more personal items that will give each camper an upper hand on the elements, further increasing their comfort through versatility. Checking the weather before you go camping will help; but we all know weather reports are hardly infallible, so being prepared is your best bet to beat the weather. Here is an all-season list of personal camping supplies:
Remember to make out a personal camping supplies checklist along with an overall checklist—to show up at your camping site and realize you forgot something would be the last thing you want. Keep yourself and your fellow campers organized and tell them to make their own checklists. Depending on where you are camping, additional supplies could be miles away. I can't stress being prepared when you leave from home enough. With these basic camping supplies you should be good to go out for the weekend or however long and enjoy nature the way it should be—without televisions, with family and friends, and away from civilization. Tell someone where you are going before you go and remember these camping supplies and you are set to have a good time!
Camping checklist. 2006. Lovetheoutdoors.com. 17 Oct. 2006 http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists. htm.
Essential Camping Gear. 2006. Encarta. 17 Oct. 2006 http://encarta.msn.com/media_461547084/Essential_C amping_Gear.html.
Sweet, David. "Top 10 Essential Camping Items." 2001. About.com. 17 Oct. 2006 http://camping.about.com/cs/campinggear/tp/essenti algear.htm.
- Tent w/footprint
- Sleeping Bags and pillows
- Food compatible with camping (plates and cutlery too)
- Water, Water Filter, or Pot to boil water
- First Aid Kit (a comprehensive one)
- Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Hunting Knife
- Rain Gear
- Propane lantern
- Camp stove (with at least a pot and pan)
- Matches and a lighter
- A compass or GPS
- Chairs to sit in around camp
A propane fueled camp stove is not necessary if a camper is especially adept at cooking over a wood fire or if you plan on merely eating cold food. (If you plan on having a camp fire, add firewood and a fire starting kit to your camping supplies checklist). Rain gear is also important. It will aid in keeping the inside of your tent dry. Anyone who has been inside a wet tent will know what I am talking about. The wetness puddles on the floor of your tent and you will get condensation on the walls—it is a nuisance. A large umbrella is essential to your camping supplies as well as a waterproof coat or poncho. Having a well-built tent will also aid in keeping you and your fellow campers dry.
Other camping supplies that should be on everyone's checklist are more personal items that will give each camper an upper hand on the elements, further increasing their comfort through versatility. Checking the weather before you go camping will help; but we all know weather reports are hardly infallible, so being prepared is your best bet to beat the weather. Here is an all-season list of personal camping supplies:
- AT LEAST one extra pair of clothes
- Insulating layers: long underwear, sweaters, fleeces
- Appropriate footwear: hiking boots, camp shoes, thick socks
- Gloves
- Beanie, Sun hat
- Swim suit
- Inflatable mattress
- Clothes to sleep in
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, deodorant
- Personal: Camera, film, books, hunting gear, travel alarm clock
- Insect repellant, sunblock
- Duct tape (you never know...)
- Cell phone and charger
- Trash bags for waste
Remember to make out a personal camping supplies checklist along with an overall checklist—to show up at your camping site and realize you forgot something would be the last thing you want. Keep yourself and your fellow campers organized and tell them to make their own checklists. Depending on where you are camping, additional supplies could be miles away. I can't stress being prepared when you leave from home enough. With these basic camping supplies you should be good to go out for the weekend or however long and enjoy nature the way it should be—without televisions, with family and friends, and away from civilization. Tell someone where you are going before you go and remember these camping supplies and you are set to have a good time!
Camping checklist. 2006. Lovetheoutdoors.com. 17 Oct. 2006 http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists. htm.
Essential Camping Gear. 2006. Encarta. 17 Oct. 2006 http://encarta.msn.com/media_461547084/Essential_C amping_Gear.html.
Sweet, David. "Top 10 Essential Camping Items." 2001. About.com. 17 Oct. 2006 http://camping.about.com/cs/campinggear/tp/essenti algear.htm.
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