August 18, 2005
Camping Checklist
Okay, three people have asked me for my camping checklist since the beginning of the season. So here we go, advice from me, lol! I use an acronym: MATE. Mess kit, Apparel, Toiletries, Equipment. Cheesy, huh? Yeah, but it works! (I think, let me know if I've missed anything :) )
MESS KIT
* Everything but the food! As long as you have this stuff, you can cook almost anything.
Smokey Joe
Charcoal
Foil
Tongs
Waterproof matches (I wrap my matches in aluminum foil)
Newspaper (for kindling)
Folding grill rack
Pan
Pam spray
Pot
Water bottle
Cups (I have metal cups that match my pot!)
Plates and bowls
Forks and spoons
At least one serrated knife
Wine bottle opener
Salt/Pepper
Napkins
Sponge (for dishes, not sex)
APPAREL
* Try to use synthetic materials, they dry faster. Wicky, wicky!
2 t-shirts
1 long sleeved t-shirt
2 pairs of shorts
1 pair long pants
Hat
Hiking shoes
Tevas
2 pairs of socks
Bathing suit
Underwear
1 light fleece jacket
1 windbreaker
Watch
Bandana
Sunglasses
TOILETRIES
* If using a primitive campsite, or pack-in/pack-out, be sure to use environmentally friendly toiletries!
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Soap
Purell
Deodorant
Camp towel
Contact solution/extra contacts/case
Glasses
Hair elastics
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Insect bite ointment
Advil
Any other pills
Tampons (condoms, u pick)
Bandaids
Gauze pad
First aid gel
Handi-wipes
Two letters: T. P.
EQUIPMENT
* It helps to think, what do I need when I'm up and about? What do I need when I'm sitting down? What do I need when I'm lying down?
Sleeping bag and pad
Camp pillow
Lap blanket (picnics and extra cover)
Tent
Tarp
Stakes
Hammer
Leatherman
Compass
Carpentry gloves (leather, use as oven mitts and for brush clearing)
Duck tape wrapped around pen
Journal
Camp chair
Playing cards
Books
Lantern
Flashlight
Extra batteries
Camera and film
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