CAMPING TIPS
CHECKLIST...
Below is checklist of suggested items to pack for your trip. You don't need every item on this list to have a good time. You can bring as much or as little as you like. We recommend that you pack light and enjoy the time with the little ones. Use the resources of your tribe by asking other dads to bring items shared by the tribe.
Before you go...
- Have a dad's meeting to plan trip, meals, carpooling, etc.
- Obtain drections and plan route (AAA provides an outstanding service).
- Call campsite: Fire? Reservations? Weather?
- Clean/check vehicle and get gas.
- Get money. Don't forget quarters for showers.
- Have snacks and drinks for trip to and from.
- Leave directions of where you'll be with someone at home.
What to bring...
- Equipment...
- Tent (poles and stakes)
- Tarp
- Lantern (Extra Mantels)
- Flashlights (extra ones for little Braves/Princesses)
- Batteries
- Folding Table, Folding Chairs
- Screen/Shade (to provide shade for picnic table)
- Cooking...
- Grill
- Charcoal
- Propane Stove (with extra Propane)
- Cooler
- Ziplock Bags
- Trash Bags
- Pots and Pans
- Coffee Pot
- Water
- Plastic Knives/Forks/Spoons
- Paper Plates/Cups
- Salt/Pepper
- Can Opener
- Cooking Utensils
- Towels/Dish Rags
- Napkins/Paper Towels
- Wash Basin
- Table & Chairs
- Scrub Pad
- Dish Soap
- Campfire...
- Shovel (for campfire and snowman building)
- Bucket
- Axe
- Hammer
- Wood
- Paper
- Kindling
- Matches
- Piezo Lighter
- Wire Coat Hangers
- Recreation...
- Frisbee
- Baseball stuff
- Cards
- Board Games
- Water Gun
- Radio
- Sled (For Winter Campout)
- Camera & Film (Disposables are great for little Braves/Princesses)
- Videocamera
- Fishing pole & equipment
- Bicycle/Helmet
- Kite
- Football (Nerf products are great)
- Harmonica/Guiter (Only if you can play)
- Binoculars
- Hammock
- Comfort...
- Clothing (Jeans, Sweatshirt, Hat, Shorts, Swimsuit, Jackets, Socks (Bring extra)
- Underwear
- Shoes (Sneakers, Sandals, Hiking/Snow Boots)
- Indian Vests
- Blankets
- Sleeping Bags
- Pillows
- Cot
- Air Mattress with pump
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Soap/Shampoo
- Beach Towels
- Wash Towels
- Anti-Perspirant
- Sunblock
- Bug Repellant
- Hair Brush
- Sunglasses
- Allergy Medication/Prescriptions
- First Aid Kit (Bandaids, Ointment, Poison Oak Remedies, Tweezers)
- Chapstick
- Alka Seltzer/Tums
- Shaving Stuff
- Kleenex/Toilet Paper
- Other...
- Wood
- Money
- Broom
- Maps
- Bungees
- Rope
- Compass
- Pocket Knife
- Propane Heater
- Meal Suggestions...
Breakfast
- Pancakes (Mix, Syrup & Butter)
- Bacon & Eggs
- Hash Browns
- Potatoes
- Totillas for breakfast burritos
- Salsa
- Pop-tarts
- Cereal
Lunch
- Hotdogs/Hamburgers (with buns)
- Catsup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Pickles
- Fruits & Veggies
- Chili
- Sandwiches (Bread, meat, etc.)
Dinner
- Tacos (Beef or Chicken, Rice & Beans)
- Hamburgers
Refreshments
- Sodas
- Water
- Juices
- Milk
- Ice,
- Hot Chocolate
- Coffee
Snacks
- Trailmix
- Nuts
- Chips
- Graham Crackers
- Chocolate
- Marshmellows
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