What Gear To Bring

[ddavis]

I have been camping many times before but I am thinking of planning my first primitive/rustic camping trip.  I am thinking of going for between 7-10 days.  Can you let me know what necessities you bring for safety/comfort?  Also, do you bring any luxury items with you to connect to the outside world?  If yes, how do you power your devices?

Thanks!

[wackyotter]

Here's a list we use...hope it helps:

Shelter
___Tent
___Ground tarp
___Stakes
___Mat
___Broom and dust pan
 
Bedding
___Air mattress
___Air pump
___Sleeping bag
___Blankets and sheets
___Pillows
 
Cooking
___Food
___Jugs of water
___Cooler
___Ice
___Propane stove
___Lighter or matches
___Firewood and paper
___Plates and bowls
___Silverware
___Cups
___Aluminum foil
___Paper towels
___Trash bags
___Dish soap
___Cooking oil or cooking spray
___Pots and pans
___Pot holders
___Dishwashing container
___Cooking utensils
___Grilling utensils
___Can opener
___Bottle opener
___Pie irons
___Roasting sticks
___Ziplock bags
___Sponges or dish rags
___Spices
___Condiments
 
Clothes
___Shoes and flip flops
___Pants and shorts
___Belts
___Shirts
___Socks
___Underwear
___Hats
___Sweatshirts or jackets
___Pajamas
___Swimsuit
___Towel
___Raincoat or poncho
 
Personal
___Soap and shampoo
___Toothbrush and toothpaste
___Deodorant
___Brush
___Razor
___Toilet paper
 
Miscellaneous
___Sunscreen and chapstick
___Lantern and flashlight
___Batteries
___GPS
___Bug spray
___Camera
___Books
___Knife
___Binoculars
___Bungi cords or straps
___Cards
___Pen and paper
___Map
___Tools
___Backpack
___Fishing gear
___Radio
___Camp chairs
___First aid kit
___Rope
___Saw or axe
___Tape
___Cell phone
___Bike
___Alarm clock
___Umbrella
___Scissors


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[ddavis]

Thanks for the info.  Thats really helps.  I am also thinking of bringing an ipod with me.  Just wondering does anyone bring any type of back up power source they bring in case of emergency for cell phone/gps/ipod/radio?

[wackyotter]

Make sure to bring extra batteries. For your iPod and phone, they make external batteries that you plug into them when you need extra power. You can find them at Best Buy. I would just make sure you turn off your phone and anything else you aren't using at a particular moment. I just turn on my phone once a day to check my voicemails. Hope that helps.

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