Home Away from Home – The Basics of Camping
Are you ready to take your first camping trip? There is a reason over 40 million people go camping each year in the United States. Camping is a great way to be outside with family and friends enjoying all that nature has to offer. The key to a successful and fun camping trip is to be prepared. Below is a list of the things I bring on my camping trips. Make sure you make a list and check it twice…
Camp Gear:
Tent/Poles
Sleeping bags
Stove/ burner
Folding Table
Lantern(s)
Propane
Air Mattress
Mattress Pump
Pillow
Canopy
Camp Chairs
Tarp
Flashlight
Batteries
Rope/wire
Thermacell
Charcoal
Lighter
Charcoal Starter
Lighter Fluid
Fire Poker
Fire Starter
BBQ Tools
Citronella Candle
Toaster
Table Cloth
First Aid kit
Bug Spray
Sun Screen
Entertainment:
Playing cards
Washers
Speaker
IPAD
Fishing Gear
Rummikub
Pantry:
Water (gallon a day)
Pots and Pans
Cutting board
Dish Soap
Hand Soap
Sponge
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Dish Towels
Garbage bags
Zip lock bags
Coffee
Coffee Maker
Cutlery
Salt & Pepper
Olive Oil
Paper plates
Paper cups
Syrup
Sugar
Food
Plan out ever meal and write down needed items
Clothes:
Shorts
Pants
Sweatshirt
Tshirt
Long Sleeve Shirt
Boxers
Socks
Baseball hat
Bathing suit
Flip flops
Slippers
Towel
Toiletries
