CAMPING EQUIPMENT ESSENTIALS

By: Val Shortt - [recreation/fishing]
Posted 06/16/04

The following is a list of equipment that you likely want to take on a camping excursion.
Tent
Spare tent stakes
Sleeping Bags
Ground pad or air mattress
Stove and fuel
Lantern and fuel
Flashlight and spare bulb and batteries
Cookset
Dutch oven or Reflector oven
If taking a reflector oven- cake pans, pie plates, muffin tins
Griddle or frying pans
Toaster
Pot holder
Can opener
Cooking utensils- spatula, large spoon, fork
Mixing bowls
Dishpan
Dish cloth and towels,Dish Soap
Plates, cups, knives , forks, spoons
Repair kit
Rope
First Aid Kit
Matches
Pocket knife
Saw
Moisture proof bags
aluminum foil
Food supplies
INDIVIDUAL GEAR
Water bottle
Toiletries
Soap
Towel
Insect Repellant
Hat
Rain gear-jacket and pants or poncho
Socks
Shirts- Cotton and wool
Sturdy shoes or boots for hiking, lighter shoes for camp
Underclothing
Long pants- cotton and wool
Sun screen lotion
Camera
binoculars
medications etc.
I hope this list has been of assistance in preparing you for your camping excursion.

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Val Shortt is a stay at home mom who has extensive camping experience. Her website http://www.goodnightcampingequipment.com offers a wide range of camping equipment, mountain climbing gear and snow boarding accessories. This article is copyright (c) 2003 by Val Shortt, feel free to link to it.

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