Camping :)

[ACG]

I bet you have lots of things in your home you can bring with. We camp a lot it has taken time to come up with a good collection of multi use items. And try the discount/second hand stores and clearance areas of hardwares stores.

You may have this in your mental list but here goes:

A flashlight or two
Matches in a plastic bag
A small knife
Large plastic boxes or buckets for food and equipment storage
Emergency blanket; also called space blanket
Clothes pins or large binder clips for Tent seam sealer
Folding chair or stool
Binoculars
A mirror, can be used to signal for help or make a fire
Rope and twine or string
Something to cut the rope/twin or string or knife see above
Small shovel
Sunscreen
Toilet paper
Moist towelette or baby wipes, they can be handy in lots of ways
Insect repellent
Tool (such as a hammer or axe)
Towels and washcloths


HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME.

[Catrin]

Oooh, this is helpful, thank you! I do have a lot of this stuff lying around. While I am borrowing a tent, I am also looking around as I decide what I want to purchase - I don't want to buy one too quickly so I pick the one that is right for me

So far at least there are no other spots reserved in my particular portion of the campground, so there is a chance I might have much of it to myself, but we will see.

[limewave]

I can't camp without my kindle and a book light

ACG's list is very good, I can't think of anything to add.

[Catrin]

I've a light I can strap on my head for reading at night Eventually will need to get some other lighting option, but for now this works. I will have my Sony Reader and probably a real book.

I am getting excited about my trip

[jessmarimba]

Thanks for making my packing list for me! I think I'm going to camp this weekend too for my birthday, I just haven't decided where yet.

Have fun!

[indysteel]

Sounds fun, Catrin! I love camping out there.

Most of the extra stuff DH and I bring are related to cooking/eating, e.g., plates, bowls, and utensils, the food itself, a camp stove, and stuff to clean up with, including dishsoap, towels and a bucket. I always try to think through the prep for each meal so that I don't forget anything. What are you doing for food?

Beyond that, I'd bring your floor pump, extra lube, and a rag to wipe down your chain. Your bike will get incredibly dusty from the trails right now.

[Hi Ho Silver]

Biking wise:
If you are going to leave your bike outside overnight, bring a lock and chain. If the area is muddy and/or very dusty, bring a small bucket, sponge, and rag to use for cleaning the bike. And most importantly, bring bike tools to tighten bolts, etc, that might loosen.

Camping wise:
Insect repellant, folding chair (if the site doesn't have a picnic table), flip-flops (for showering in less than immaculate state park shower stalls), a pocket knife and some twine (gotta hang those wet biking clothes somewhere!), and did I mention insect repellant?


Envious,

Jean