| REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF! | | | | |
| | | | Swim suit |
| Campground reservation info. | | | | |
| | | | PJ's |
| Directions to the actual campground.Packing | | | | |
| - Put food on the bottom (you'll need other | | | | Sunglasses |
| items first) | | | | |
| | | | Sulfer - keeps chiggers out of your |
| Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack | | | | clothesCooking |
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| Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc. | | | | Stove with fuel & lighter |
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| Cardboard boxes if needed | | | | Newspapers for lighting a campfire |
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| Ice Chests | | | | Firestarter sticks (wax/sawdust things from |
| | | | the grocery store) |
| ICE! | | | | |
| | | | Firewood |
| 5 gallon bucket or similar container | | | | |
| | | | Charcoal or wood & Grill for BBQ |
| Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container | | | | |
| for food storageLighting - Check batteries! | | | | Frying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula is |
| | | | nice |
| Maglight - The larger, the better | | | | |
| | | | Cooking skewers (for hot dogs, s'mores, |
| Gas lantern (and/or electric) | | | | etc.) |
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| BIC lighter | | | | Pot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook |
| | | | noodles for all; With lid |
| Matches (preferably water proof) | | | | |
| | | | Dutch Oven |
| Spare batteries and bulbs | | | | |
| | | | Can opener - If you have canned goods |
| Spare lantern fuel and mantles | | | | |
| | | | P-38 Can Opener (military type, small, flat |
| Solar Panel | | | | and fits in wallet) |
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| Glow Sticks | | | | Thermos |
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| Batteryless Bulbless FlashlightShelter | | | | Tongs |
| Bedding | | | | |
| | | | Coffee maker & filters |
| Sleeping bag | | | | |
| | | | Pot lifter and/or pot holders |
| Space Blanket | | | | |
| | | | Tablecloth |
| Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tents | | | | |
| | | | Stew Pot |
| Floor Mats (use at tent entrance) | | | | |
| | | | Soup Ladel |
| Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress | | | | |
| | | | Sandwich maker (type you put in fire) |
| Pillow | | | | |
| | | | Measuring cup |
| Tent | | | | |
| | | | Cutting Board |
| Seam Sealer | | | | |
| | | | Strainer |
| Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes | | | | |
| | | | Veggie PeelerDishes |
| Shade Canopy & Rope & Stakes | | | | |
| | | | Reusable |
| Emergency blaket (found at walmart) | | | | |
| | | | Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice |
| Tikki Torches (fill with citronella oil), | | | | |
| also listed in medical. | | | | Collapsable camping/hiking cup |
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| Overhead rain tarps (not just shade). | | | | Alladin travel mug |
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| Hay bale (to spread in dirt or mud areas). | | | | Kitchen knife - Nice to have; in general, |
| | | | carry a pocket knife |
| 10-12 inch nails from hardware store for | | | | |
| emergency tent stakes | | | | Small mixing bowl |
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| Tea candles to mark where tent stakes are | | | | Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula |
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| Sign that says No Candles in Tents!Medical | | | | Small flat and phillips screwdrivers |
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| Epipen if you have allergies | | | | Scrub Pad |
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| Sunscreen | | | | Dish Pan |
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| Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, | | | | Tupperware (for leftovers) |
| etc. | | | | |
| | | | Consumables |
| Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Naproxin | | | | |
| | | | Paper towels & napkins |
| Tums | | | | |
| | | | Trash bags |
| Antibiotics creams | | | | |
| | | | Garbage disposal bags (stronger than regular |
| Tweezers for splinters & ticks | | | | trash bags) |
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| Antiseptic, bandaids and bandages | | | | Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc. |
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| First Aid Kit (may include all the above | | | | Plastic knives, forks, spoons |
| items) | | | | |
| | | | Ziplock Bags |
| Benadryl Sinus Tablets | | | | |
| | | | Aluminum Foil |
| Allergy Eye drops | | | | |
| | | | Dish soapWater |
| Pocket Tissues | | | | |
| | | | At least 1/2 gallon per person/day -- Water |
| Campho-phenique (good for minor burns, cuts, | | | | filter if relying on natural water sources |
| scrapes and many use it on poison ivy) | | | | |
| | | | Water bottle, to carry while hiking |
| Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and | | | | |
| early uses on poison ivy) | | | | Garden hoseFood & Drink |
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| Extra weeks supply of any Prescriptions | | | | Pancake Mix - Krusteaze, 1/2 cup per person |
| | | | per day (need large skillet) |
| Box of latex gloves (100 pack)Cleaning & | | | | |
| Personal Items | | | | Cooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day |
| | | | or Pam Spray |
| Bar soap | | | | |
| | | | Syrup - About 2 oz per person per day |
| Hand Sanitizer (waterless) | | | | |
| | | | Butter - 1/2 stick per person per day |
| Washcloth | | | | |
| | | | Malt-o-meal, or Cream of...{wheat, rice, |
| Shampoo | | | | ...} |
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| Toothpaste & toothbrush | | | | Oatmeal - Instant single serving packs |
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| Comb/hair brush/clips/bands/hair ties | | | | Potatoes - 1-2 per person per day -- freeze |
| | | | dried if packing |
| Make-up bag | | | | |
| | | | Bacon - 2 slices per person per day |
| Razor & shaving cream | | | | |
| | | | Eggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or |
| Towel | | | | powdered |
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| Toilet Paper | | | | Noodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Ramen, or |
| | | | shells |
| To save space, unroll toilet paper and | | | | |
| reroll it and put inside the tube | | | | Spaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated |
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| Whisk broom to clean table and tent site | | | | Parmesan cheese |
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| Deodorant | | | | Bouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable |
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| Contact lens supplies | | | | Rice packages |
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| Feminine supplies | | | | Soup/Chili - mix or cans |
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| Dishwashing soap and rubber gloves | | | | Tuna - Don't forget Mayo, pickles, and |
| | | | onions |
| Dish rack | | | | |
| | | | Onions, lemons, mushrooms, Tomatoes |
| Laundry Detergent (biodegradeable | | | | |
| preferred)Miscellaneous | | | | Bread - One or two loaves per day if camping |
| | | | with a small group |
| List of important phone numbers | | | | |
| | | | Dry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar |
| Spare car/truck/boat/rv keys | | | | |
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| Small shovel | | | | Catsup |
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| Swiss Army knife | | | | Mustard |
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| Compass and Map | | | | Mayo - Small jar or squeeze bottle |
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| Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!) | | | | Cheese - Cheddar, swiss, American |
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| Duct tape and/or electrical tape | | | | Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit |
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| Safety pins | | | | Veggies - carrot/celery sticks daily |
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| Sewing kit | | | | Taco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, |
| | | | olives, lettuce, tortillas, buns) |
| Cellular phone w/extra battery and car | | | | |
| adapter | | | | Hamburger meat (pre seasoned and ready to |
| | | | cook) |
| Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family) | | | | |
| | | | Frozen hashbrowns in the bag |
| Camera w/good battery and extra film | | | | |
| | | | Cocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!) |
| Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes | | | | |
| | | | Marshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars |
| Radio and/or TV | | | | (S'mores) |
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| Weather Radio | | | | Peanut Butter & Jelly |
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| Crankup Radio | | | | Deli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami |
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| Books (ID books, Little House), cards, | | | | Hot dogs & buns |
| games, toys, Bible, etc. | | | | |
| | | | Milk, juice, soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon |
| Card table | | | | Ade, Kool-Aid |
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| MONEY, credit card, ID | | | | Vienna Sausages |
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| Pocket Tool | | | | Lil Smokies |
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| Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical | | | | Snacks |
| instrument(s) | | | | |
| | | | Hamburgers & Buns |
| Bike/Seats/Helmets | | | | |
| | | | Steak |
| Binoculars | | | | |
| | | | Ham |
| Whistles | | | | |
| | | | Corn on Cob |
| Signal Mirror | | | | |
| | | | Cereal |
| Chairs | | | | |
| | | | Nutri Grain Bars/Granola Bars |
| Travel Clock | | | | |
| | | | Fixin's for stew (some of the items are |
| Clothesline and Clothespins | | | | above) |
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| Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.) | | | | Beer |
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| Copper pipe pieces for the campfire See note | | | | Jiffy Pop or Regular popcorn |
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| | | | Popcorn oil |
| Rope or String | | | | |
| | | | Spray oil (like Pam) |
| Leather strips | | | | |
| | | | Squeeze butter or margarine |
| Heavy rubber bands | | | | |
| | | | Beans |
| Canoe or boat | | | | |
| | | | Camping with Children |
| Life jackets | | | | |
| | | | Current photos of the children in case they |
| Piece of carpeting (fake grass) for tent or | | | | get lost |
| RV entranceway | | | | |
| | | | Diapers |
| Pet Food | | | | |
| | | | Swim Diapers |
| Eyeglass strap (to hold them on your head) | | | | |
| | | | Wipes |
| Fire starters (found in BBQ sections of | | | | |
| stores) made from wax and sawdust | | | | Bottles/sippycups |
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| Steel Wool (can be used to start a fire by | | | | Playyards |
| touching ends of battery to it - BE CAREFUL!) | | | | |
| | | | Jogging strollers |
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| Sand Paper | | | | Backpack carriers |
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| Extension cords | | | | MANY sets of clothing |
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| Pads of paper and pencils/pens | | | | Extra pair(s) of shoes |
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| Milk crates (good for storage, step ladder | | | | Formula |
| and more) | | | | |
| | | | Jar foods |
| Fly Swatters | | | | |
| | | | Gerber toddler foods |
| Toothpicks | | | | |
| | | | Hats |
| Dustbuster | | | | |
| | | | Toys, |
| Ear Plugs (to block out the noisy | | | | |
| neighbors)Clothing | | | | Favorite blanket or stuffed toy(very |
| | | | important!) |
| Hat | | | | |
| | | | Powdered milk(for children that have |
| Bandanna | | | | outgrown formula) |
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| Jacket - As weather dictates; Eskimo style, | | | | Snacks |
| mackintosh, windbreaker, etc. | | | | |
| | | | Storybooks |
| Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-to | | | | |
| | | | Baby Hammock |
| Pants/Overalls, with belt | | | | |
| | | | Baby Swing |
| Underwear - 2 | | | | |
| | | | kidsafe bugspray |
| Shirt - 2 or 3 (one light, one flannel) | | | | |
| | | | sunblock |
| Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTS | | | | |
| | | | Portapotty with grocery bag liner (easy |
| Socks - 2 pair | | | | cleanup)From website: - Online sales of top |
| | | | brand name tents and camping equipment. |
| Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves | | | | |