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FAMILY CAMPING ARTICLES
As a courtesy to family campers when you break camp, make your campsite look better than it did when you got there. You would never want to get to your favorite campsite only to find some else's leftovers.
CAMPING CHECKLIST:
SHELTERS/BEDDINGS
_____ Sleeping Bag
_____ Air Mattress or Camping Cot
_____ Inflator for Air Mattress
_____ GRIZZLY PILLOW
_____ Eureka Tents
_____ Ground Cloth
_____ Sun Shade Shelter
_____ Chairs
_____ Rug for inside/outside Tent
LIGHTING/BATTERY POWERED:
_____ Flashlight (remember to check batteries)
_____ Lantern
_____ Radio
_____ Spare batteries & bulbs
_____ Spare Lantern fuel/propane bottle & mantles
_____ Tent Light LED type
COOKING/KITCHEN:
_____ Stove with fuel & lighter
_____ Fire starters
_____ Firewood or charcoal
_____ Griddle or frying pan
_____ Hot dog skewers
_____ Pot or sauce pan with lid
_____ Can opener
_____ Pot lifter and/or pot holders
_____ Cooking and eating utensils
_____ Plates & cups
_____ Bowls
_____ Nature friendly dish soap
_____ Cleaning sponge
_____ Dutch oven
_____ Paper towels
_____ Trash bags
_____ Aluminum foil
_____ Grate/grill for cooking over fire
MEDICAL:
_____ Sunscreen
_____ Bug repellant spray,cintronella candle, etc
_____ Aspirin,ibuprofen
_____ Antacid/pepto
_____ Tweezers for splinters and ticks
_____ Antiseptic,band aids and an ace bandage
_____ First aid kit
_____ Snake bite kit
_____ Pocket tissues
CLEANING AND PERSONAL ITEMS:(SHOULD BE NATURE FRIENDLY)
_____ Soap
_____ Washcloth
_____ Shampoo
_____ Toothpaste & toothbrush
_____ Comb/brush/rubber bands
_____ Towel
_____ Toilet paper
_____ Deodorant
_____ Baby powder
_____ Baby wipes (very useful)
MISCELLANEOUS:
_____ Shovel
_____ Multi tool
_____ Compass & map
_____ Duct tape
_____ Cell phone w/car adapter (for use in emergency)
_____ Camera and film
_____ Video camera
_____ ID and cash
_____ Binoculars
_____ Rope
_____ Basic tools (screwdrivers,pliers,etc)
_____ Good attitude
CLOTHING:
_____ Watch cap/hat
_____ Proper jacket
_____ Rain poncho
_____ Pants/overalls
_____ Belt
_____ Underwear
_____ Proper shirts
_____ Proper footwear
_____ Plenty of socks
_____ Gloves
_____ Shorts
_____ Sweats
_____ Sunglasses
_____ Sleep wear
PACKING:
_____ Backpack
_____ Duffle bag
_____ Cooler
_____ Ice
_____ 5 gallon bucket or similar container
_____ Large sealable containers for food storage,
to keep out the critters
WATER:
_____ At least 1/2 gal. a day per person
_____ Filter system if getting water from the river
FOOD:
_____ Plan your menu then go shopping. Make sure you have enough food
to feed everyone and plan each meal accordingly. Your meals can something
easy hotdogs or hamburgers or you can go all out and have steak or chicken and some side dishes. You want to keep in mind what your activities will be and make sure the menu fits them.
FEEL FREE TO PRINT A COPY FOR YOUR NEXT FAMILY CAMPING TRIP
COMPLIMENTS OF:
FAMILY TENT CAMPING
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