What to Bring on a Camping Trip
Just by the nature of camping, each camping trip proves to be a unique experience. However .. no matter where you are going, a few things should always come with you.
Below is the “short list” of camping essentials that should always be packed.
A tent, tarp, and sleeping bag.
A pot, pan, dishes, utensils, and fire-starting materials (preferably waterproof matches or a butane lighter).
A utility knife and length of rope.
Plenty of water (get gallon sizes for cooking and cleaning). If you know you will be where a fresh water supply is available, bringing along water is not needed except for what needs you have while travelling.
Energy rich, easily prepared foods and snacks (think items like pasta, beans, ground beef, peanut butter, chicken, trail mix, and oatmeal)
Plenty of clothing (a good rule of thumb in temperate areas is enough for two to three layers daily)
A tight-closing cooler to store your food items in
Hand sanitizer and soap
Optionally, outdoor gear like fishing poles and hiking equipment.. or whatever extra gear your plans for the trip may call for.
A tent, tarp, and sleeping bag.
A pot, pan, dishes, utensils, and fire-starting materials (preferably waterproof matches or a butane lighter).
A utility knife and length of rope.
Plenty of water (get gallon sizes for cooking and cleaning). If you know you will be where a fresh water supply is available, bringing along water is not needed except for what needs you have while travelling.
Energy rich, easily prepared foods and snacks (think items like pasta, beans, ground beef, peanut butter, chicken, trail mix, and oatmeal)
Plenty of clothing (a good rule of thumb in temperate areas is enough for two to three layers daily)
A tight-closing cooler to store your food items in
Hand sanitizer and soap
Optionally, outdoor gear like fishing poles and hiking equipment.. or whatever extra gear your plans for the trip may call for.
These are the main basics. You of course add to them according to your individual plans and activities planned for your camping trip.
The important thing is to be as prepared as you can be so you can fully enjoy every moment of the experience.
Following is the list of the 15 most essential items to stock...
1. Emergency First Aid Kit
Most campers do have a first aid kit .. but they are generally homemade and don't contain the items a camper could need if an emergency should arise. The items that should be in a camper's first aid kit includes:
- 1-inch wide adhesive tape
- 4-inch x 4-inch gauze pads
- Acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen
- Antibacterial ointment
- Antihistamine for allergic reactions
- Bandages in various sizes
- Bar of soap
- Burn ointment
- Butterfly bandages
- Calamine lotion
- Cold pack
- Cotton swabs
- Disposable surgical gloves
- Elastic bandage or wrap
- Eye patch
- Eyedropper for irrigating
- Foil blankets
- Iodine antiseptic solution
- Ipecac to induce vomit
- Mouthpiece for protection when performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
- Non-Stick Bandages
- One roll of absorbent cotton
- Packets of sugar for diabetics
- Safety pins
- Saline eye drops
- Scissors
- Sewing needle and thread
- Snake bite kit
- Sunscreen
- Thermometer
- Triangular pieces of cloth
2. Lighters, or Waterproof Matches
3. Small Mirror
4. Pocket Knife
5. Whistle
6. Emergency blankets
7. Weather Appropriate Clothing/Rain Gear
8. Cooking Pot
9. Rope
10. Hand Saw
11. Emergency Food /Dehydrated Food
12. Map and compass
13. LED Strobe Flashlight and Extra Batteries
14. Water Supply
15. Water Purifying Tablets
Being well prepared leaves room for having fun ... and thoroughly enjoying your camping trip.