| Camping can also be a frustrating experience | | | | |
| and even a matter of survival when an | | | | _____ Rain/Wind Gear |
| important piece of camping gear is left | | | | |
| behind. Imagine sleeping with no sleeping | | | | _____ Cooking/ eating utensils/ Drinking Cup |
| bag (It's been left behind before). A | | | | |
| checklist serves as a great reminder of what | | | | _____ Insulating Layers: Capilene and/or |
| to bring and what you really should leave | | | | Fleece Down Jacket |
| behind. And camping with a checklist will | | | | |
| save you from having to drive to the nearest | | | | _____ Camp Suds/Camp towel |
| store, which could be located dozens of miles | | | | |
| from your campsite. | | | | _____ First Aid Kit |
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| Preparedness: A checklist for "car camping" | | | | _____ Leatherman/multipurpose tool |
| serves as a reminder of the necessities and | | | | |
| the accessories that you will want to pack | | | | _____ Fire Starter Kit |
| for your next camping trip. Included are | | | | |
| the essentials, or the survival gear that is | | | | _____ Small Pillow Case |
| necessary for your camping excursion . These | | | | |
| can not be left behind. I also included, in | | | | _____ Insect Repellent |
| the checklist, camping accessories that are | | | | |
| completely optional but will add the | | | | I have included some fun and some added |
| wow-factor to your nature experience. | | | | safety products for your nature excursion. |
| | | | These are listed below: |
| Backcountry camping requires a checklist of | | | | |
| its own based on minimalist packing and an | | | | ____ Inflatable Soft Tub |
| immense emphasis on the essentials. Packing | | | | |
| for the backcountry means bringing the | | | | ____ Skyscout |
| necessary survival gear in addition to your | | | | |
| tent and sleeping bag. | | | | ____ Binoculars |
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| Camping Checklist Essentials: | | | | ____ Altimeter Watch |
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| _____ Backpack | | | | ____ Bird Guide |
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| _____ Water filtration system | | | | ____ Waterproof Flashlight |
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| _____ Tent | | | | ____ Camera |
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| _____ Topographical Map | | | | ____ GPS |
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| _____ Sleeping Bag- down or synthetic | | | | ____ Solar Backpack |
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| _____ Tarp and Rope | | | | ____ Katadyn Water Filtration |
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| _____ Sleeping Pad- lightweight, | | | | ____ |
| self-inflating or closed cell | | | | |
| | | | ____ Solar Shower Bag |
| _____ Headlamp/Waterproof Flashlight | | | | |
| | | | The camping checklists provided here are to |
| _____ Stove/Fuel Canister | | | | serve as a basis to packing for your next |
| | | | camping trip. The included checklists do not |
| _____ Hiking Shoes | | | | include the numerous optionals that can be |
| | | | included in your camping travels. Please |
| _____ Pots/Pans- aluminum pie plates for | | | | modify and adjust as necessary and enjoy. |
| serving | | | | |