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1. 4 Responses to “What are the essential supplies to bring on a camping trip?”

2. By travelenthusiast on Sep 1, 2010 | Reply

   If you are going for a camping trip with trekking activites, below is my recommendation:

   Things to do before you leave

   To do for most trips

   Wash the dishes
   Shave
   Pet Care
   Memorize PIN codes to credit cards
   Tape up your feet
   Check out what hospitals are covered by your health insurance
   Install or recharge batteries
   Get maps
   Clothes

   Unisex clothes

   Underwear
   Shirts
   T-shirts
   Shorts
   Socks
   Trousers ( Pants, Jeans )
   Cap ( Hat )
   Clothes for women

   Bra
   Skirt
   Sarong
   Tights
   Stockings
   Clothes for men

   Tie
   Shoes

   Walking shoes
   Sandals ( Flip-flops )
   Optional clothes

   Belt
   Scarf
   Beach pants
   Jewelry
   Clothes for Cold weather

   Jacket ( Wind breaker )
   Sweater
   Gloves
   Mittens
   Long underwear
   Knitted (woolen) cap
   Money and documents

   Basic documents

   Insurance certificate ( Health Insurance card )
   Cash
   Credit/ATM cards ( Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard, American Express etc )
   Driver’s license
   ID card
   Address list (with phone numbers and email addresses)
   Optional documents

   International Student Identification Card ( ISIC )
   Tourist organization certificate
   Phone card
   Membership cards
   For carrying money and documents

   Wallet
   Paper folder
   Maps

   Small scale map
   Large scale map
   Books

   Novels
   Guidebook
   Equipment

   Things for packing

   Backpack ( Rucksack )
   Small extra backpack ( Knap sack, Day pack )
   Small box
   Things for sleeping

   Sleeping bag
   Tent
   Sheets ( Bed covers )
   Pillowcase
   Sleeping mattress
   Cooking equipment

   Stove
   Extra fuel
   Can opener
   Eating utensils ( Cutlery )
   Drinking cup
   Eating equipment

   Cork screw
   Thermos
   Miscellaneous equipment

   Compass
   Pens
   Candle
   Earplugs
   Lighter ( Matches )
   Sunglasses
   Keys
   Extra car keys
   Hygiene

   Hygiene

   Toilet bag ( Bathroom bag, Necessaire )
   Razor
   Shaving gel ( Shaving foam )
   Electric shaver
   Toothbrush
   Toothpaste
   Soap
   Soap box
   Liquid soap
   Shampoo
   Styling gel ( Hair gel )
   Toilet paper
   Deodorant
   Towel
   Sunblock lotion
   Extra glasses
   Hygiene (women only)

   Make-up
   Tampons
   Medication against yeast infection
   Hygiene (optional)

   Comb
   Hair brush
   Moisturizer
   Health

   General health items

   Prescription medicine
   Condoms
   Sore tape ( Adhesive tape )
   Insect repellent
   Water bottle
   Water purifying filter
   Pills, tablets and medicines

   Water purifying tablets
   Motion sickness tablets
   Contraceptive tablets
   Fever tablets
   Pain relievers
   Allergy pills ( Anti-histamines )
   Electrical stuff

   General electrical items

   Cell Phone ( Mobile Phone, Cellular Phone )
   Charger to Cell Phone
   Computer
   PDA
   Watch
   Flashlight ( Torch )
   Batteries
   GPS
   Camera equipment

   Camera
   Film
   One-Use camera
   Generic photo equipment

   Camera bag
   Music items

   Music player ( Cassette, CD, MiniDisc, MP3 )
   Headphones
   Music media ( Music cassettes, CDs )
   Mountain equipment

   Hiking equipment

   Hiking trousers
   Long sleeve shirt
   Hiking Boots
   Woolen socks
   Trekking poles
   Aspirin

   Hope the above information is useful. For a comprehensive packing list, you can refer to http://upl.codeq.info/.

3. By DH on Sep 1, 2010 | Reply

   Depends on where you are going and how much you plan on “roughing” it.

   I would definately start off with the TENT, sleeping bags, flashlights, air mattress if you want one, bug sprays, sunblock (basically the basics), as well as matches or lighters, and firestarters to help with the campfire.

   I grew up camping. My dad always brought with us several small propane tanks, a propane stove, camping cookingware (pots, pans, coffeemaker), plenty of silverware, cups, coolers full of ice and plenty to drink (water, soda’s, juice), and a cooler with ice with our food.
   If you have a nice outdoor store (like Cabella’s or Bass Pro Shop) near you, I HIGHLY suggest going to them and asking a pro. They can point you in the best direction as far as camping gear. Same goes with if you have a Dick’s Sporting Goods or Sports Authority. Any outdoor type store can help you figure out what’s best to start with for camping.
   Make sure you pick up biodegradeable soaps for washing your dishes if you need to, plan on how to dispose of your trash (do you have access to dumpsters?), plan on buying biodegradeable toilet paper for bathroom breaks too.

   If you are just going for a quick weekend “KOA” type campout, where they provide a nice spot already made for a tent, and a shower/bathroom house, and store, then I wouldn’t worry too much about bringing tons of gear with you. But, if you are going out into the absolute wilderness, make sure you do your research for the area, find any park ranger buildings, nearest hospital, stuff like that.

   Good luck on your camping trip. I hope my answer helped to point you at least in the right direction as far as what you’ll need!

4. By karabff2006 on Sep 1, 2010 | Reply

   First of all, bring food (I suggest marshmallows, but bring “real” food too). Also bring the essentials: toothbrush, toothpaste, clothes, an extra pair of socks, and a Swiss army knife, if you have one. Be sure to bring a cell phone, in case you get separated somehow. If you really are roughin’ it, bring a little gas cooking thingy and whatever other stuff you find at a camping or sporting goods store.

5. By lovely_lady_lavender on Sep 1, 2010 | Reply

   When you purchase items for camping, the most dependable merchandise comes from a company called Coleman.
   They have been around for many, many years and really know what they are doing when manufacturing their items.

   Check them out while shopping and do some research online.
   They should carry just about any type of camping equipment you might need.

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