Pennsic Packing List

What do I take to Pennsic?

Generic Pennsic Packing List

Thanks to Ms. Carnell (my fellow Virgo) for the proper HTML tags. They help a lot. I've had to double up on a few items in order for the whole thing to fit here. Fair Warning. Nor, is this list necessarily complete.

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*** denotes Spare Items which remain in the car in plastic bags. For rules of HOW MANY, I look at what they are. Take, for instance, socks. I take one pair per day of the trip, not to exceed four pairs (remember, these are only SPARES). The reasons for this limiting are twofold: sitting in the little laundry room, you meet some neat people, and have (believe it or not) some fun times; and there ARE space limitations in my life (not to mention my vehicle). Pack all these items deep in the car - you do not want to have to figure out which are to go in camp and which are to stay put. I highly recommend putting all of these in one place (box, bag, footwell, whatever).

__ __ denotes that the hierarchical structure of this document is intended to that you may check off each MAJOR point after all the little points are checked. Please note that there are TWO check places for each individual item. The check nearest the text is for checking off whether or not you HAVE IT or need to BUY it. If you have it, check it. This gives a fairly good view of what your Pre-Pennsic Packing Spending Spree costs should be. Donít go overboard before Pennsic, though: each dollar you save is another Gatorade at War.

Certain items, such as duct tape, you will notice occurring in several areas. These inclusions specify individual instances of the item. For example, Kitchen Duct Tape is distinct from Tent Duct Tape, which is distinct from Armor Duct Tape. Get the drift?

Please note also that this is a GENERIC list, and should be customized by the individual or family unit. As a matter of fact, certain portions SPECIFY that it should be customized (even though itís a generic list).

Some individual notes:

Yes, YOU PERSONALLY should bring two fire buckets. This goes for a lot of other things, as well, but fire buckets are the most CRITICAL. Do not count on someone else bringing them - it will turn out that the people who you are expecting to bring them will be counting on YOU to bring them!

Vehicular Items get packed LAST. You do NOT want to have to move your harp, loom, or tents to find your Fix-a-Flat, nor dig out your armor bag before you can reach your First Aid Kit!

Much as I try o be an AVATAR OF THE GREAT GODDESS CAFFEINNA, I do not recommend going overboard on your coffee intake while camping - Caffeine is a diuretic, and youíll lose body moisture if you donít drink enough WATER to compensate.
Part 1: Getting There _____ Vehicle/Trip There/Trip Home __ __ Snacks __ __ Music __ __ Windshield Wiper Fluid __ __ Full Tank of Gas __ __ Filled Gas Can __ __ Spare Tire __ __ Proof of Membership and Picture ID __ __ Fix-a-flat __ __ Map to get there __ __ Map to get back *** __ __ Trash Bag __ __ Spare plastic bags for wet things on ride home __ __ Jumper Cables __ __ Spare Set of Jumper Cables _____ Keys __ __ Keys to be left AT HOME __ __ Keys to be left AT CAMP __ __ Keys to be kept on person AT ALL TIMES __ __ House Key LEFT WITH GRANDMA __ __ House Key to KEEP IN CAR *** Part 2: In Camp _____ Tents _____ Tent #1 __ __ Tent #1 __ __ Tent Poles for Tent #1 __ __ Tent Stakes for Tent #1 __ __ Spare Tent Stakes for Tent #1 __ __ Rope __ __ More Rope __ __ Tarps (3, one VERY LARGE) _____ Tent #2 __ __ Tent #2 __ __ Tent Poles for Tent #2 __ __ Tent Stakes for Tent #2 __ __ Spare Tent Stakes for Tent #2 __ __ Rope __ __ More Rope __ __ Tarps (3, one VERY LARGE) __ __ Tent Duct Tape __ __ Tent Repair Kit __ __ Spare Tent Repair Kit *** __ __ Hammer _____ Fire Safety __ __ Fire Bucket #1 __ __ Fire Bucket #2 __ __ Fire Extinguisher __ __ Fire Blanket _____ Bed __ __ Mattress/Foam Pad __ __ Sheets __ __ Blankets __ __ More Sheets __ __ More Blankets __ __ Extra Blankets and Sheets *** __ __ Pillows and Pillowcases __ __ Sleeping Bag #1 __ __ Sleeping Bag #2 __ __ Spare Sleeping Bag *** __ __ Teddy Bear (IMPORTANT!!!) __ __ Camping Mirror __ __ Portable Shelves __ __ Strong Box __ __ Chamber-pot (or something similar) __ __ Boundary Rope and Stakes (did you pack your sheet wall? _____ First Aid Kit/Emergency _____ Bandages __ __ Ace Bandages __ __ Band-Aids (small, large, medium) __ __ First Aid Tape __ __ Duct Tape and Splints __ __ Snake Bite Kit _____ Wound Cleansing Kit __ __ Hydrogen Peroxide __ __ Antibacterial Cleanser and Ointment __ __ Gauze __ __ More Gauze __ __ Latex Gloves __ __ Tourniquet __ __ Rubbing Alcohol __ __ Witch Hazel Tincture __ __ Regular Needles and Hollow Needles (for splinters) __ __ Tweezers _____ Clothing _____ Footwear __ __ Sandals __ __ Spare Sandals __ __ Boots __ __ Spare Boots __ __ Light Shoes __ __ Spare Light Shoes __ __ Heavy Shoes __ __ Spare Heavy Shoes __ __ Socks Day 1 ________________________________________________________ __ __ Socks Day 2 ________________________________________________________ __ __ Socks Day 3 ________________________________________________________ __ __ Socks Day 4 ________________________________________________________ __ __ Socks Day 5 ________________________________________________________ __ __ Socks Spare 1 ______________________________________________________ __ __ Socks Spare 2 ______________________________________________________ __ __ Hats & Headgear, Daytime (4) __ __ Hats & Headgear, Nighttime (4) _____ Day Garb _____ Warm Garb __ __ Day 1 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 2 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 3 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 4 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 5 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 1 _______________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 2 _______________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 3 _______________________________________________________ _____ Cool Garb __ __ Day 1 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 2 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 3 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 4 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 5 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 1 _______________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 2 _______________________________________________________ _____ Night Garb _____ Warm Garb __ __ Day 1 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 2 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 3 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 4 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 5 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 1 _______________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 2 _______________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 3 _______________________________________________________ _____ Cool Garb __ __ Day 1 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 2 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 3 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 4 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Day 5 _________________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 1 _______________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 2 _______________________________________________________ __ __ Spare 3 _______________________________________________________ __ __ Dry Socks in Plastic Bags *** _____ Kitchen __ __ Coleman Stove __ __ Fuel for Coleman Stove __ __ Fire Extinguisher __ __ Firewood __ __ Kindling __ __ Dishpan and Dish Soap __ __ Dish Scrubbers __ __ Spare Dish Soap __ __ Cooler #1 - Frozen __ __ Cooler #2 - Refrigerated __ __ Cooler #3 - Non-perishable/packaged _____ Utensils __ __ Cooking Forks (3) __ __ Cooking Chopsticks, Disposable (5 pairs) __ __ Cooking Spoons (5) __ __ Serving Spoons (8) __ __ Cooking Knives (4) __ __ Paring Knives (2) __ __ Vegetable Peeler __ __ Can Opener (2) __ __ Church Key (Bottle Opener) (3) __ __ Kitchen Scissors __ __ Chopping Block (2) _____ Pots & Pans __ __ Coffee Pot __ __ Camping Coffee Maker __ __ Camping Coffee Maker Filters __ __ Large Stock Pot __ __ Small Stock Pot __ __ Large Skillet __ __ Small Skillet __ __ Large Dutch Oven __ __ Small Dutch Oven __ __ Large Pan __ __ Small Pan __ __ Baking Sheets (2) __ __ Muffin Tins (Optional) _____ Food Preparation & Storage __ __ Tupperware containers __ __ Foil, biggest roll available, heavy-duty __ __ More foil, same kind __ __ Plastic wrap (2 rolls) __ __ Large Zip-Lock Bags (no fewer than 20) _____ What do I eat on? __ __ Plates __ __ Bowls __ __ Mugs __ __ Goblets __ __ Drinking Horn(s) _____ Utensils __ __ Forks, Spoons, Knives __ __ Sharp Knives __ __ Chopsticks __ __ Napkins (or rags) _____ Food __ __ Coffee __ __ More Coffee __ __ Yet More Coffee __ __ Espresso Ground Coffee __ __ Cream and Sugar __ __ General Snacks (Chips, etc.) _____ Day 1 __ __ Breakfast _____________________________________________________ __ __ Lunch _________________________________________________________ __ __ Dinner ________________________________________________________ __ __ Midnight Snack ________________________________________________ __ __ Snacks ________________________________________________________ __ __ Gatorade _____ Day 2 __ __ Breakfast _____________________________________________________ __ __ Lunch _________________________________________________________ __ __ Dinner ________________________________________________________ __ __ Midnight Snack ________________________________________________ __ __ Snacks ________________________________________________________ __ __ Gatorade _____ Day 3 __ __ Breakfast _____________________________________________________ __ __ Lunch _________________________________________________________ __ __ Dinner ________________________________________________________ __ __ Midnight Snack ________________________________________________ __ __ Snacks ________________________________________________________ __ __ Gatorade _____ Day 4 __ __ Breakfast _____________________________________________________ __ __ Lunch _________________________________________________________ __ __ Dinner ________________________________________________________ __ __ Midnight Snack ________________________________________________ __ __ Snacks ________________________________________________________ __ __ Gatorade _____ Spare Meals #1 __ __ Breakfast _____________________________________________________ __ __ Lunch _________________________________________________________ __ __ Dinner ________________________________________________________ __ __ Midnight Snack ________________________________________________ __ __ Snacks ________________________________________________________ __ __ Gatorade _____ Spare Meals #2 __ __ Breakfast _____________________________________________________ __ __ Lunch _________________________________________________________ __ __ Dinner ________________________________________________________ __ __ Midnight Snack ________________________________________________ __ __ Snacks ________________________________________________________ __ __ Gatorade _____ Miscellaneous Food __ __ Flour __ __ Cereal __ __ Butter __ __ Muffin Mix __ __ Milk __ __ Baking Powder __ __ Yeast _____ Spices __ __ Cinnamon __ __ Nutmeg __ __ Clove __ __ Garlic __ __ Ginger __ __ Chili Powder __ __ Allspice __ __ Basil __ __ Thyme __ __ Oregano __ __ Pepper __ __ Raisins __ __ Fruit __ __ Gorp/Trail Mix/Jerky __ __ Bottled Water _____ Special Foods: __ __ __________________________________________________________ __ __ __________________________________________________________ __ __ __________________________________________________________ __ __ __________________________________________________________ Part 3: Activities _____ Heavy Weapons __ __ Armor Bag __ __ Armor __ __ Weapons _____ Armor Repair Kit __ __ Extra Leather __ __ Pliers (2 pair) __ __ Hammer __ __ Duct Tape __ __ Spare Chain Links __ __ Rivets __ __ Riveting Tool __ __ Other: _____________________________________________________________ __ __ Other: _____________________________________________________________ _____ Rapier __ __ Rapier __ __ Rapier Clothing _____ Rapier Clothing Repair Kit __ __ Batting __ __ Extra Material __ __ Duct Tape __ __ Needles (5) __ __ Thread __ __ Rapier Bag _____ Archery __ __ Bow(s) __ __ Arrows __ __ Quiver __ __ Archerís Glove __ __ Thumb Ring __ __ Spare Bow __ __ Spare Arrows __ __ Spare Quiver __ __ Spare Archerís Glove __ __ Spare Thumb Ring _____ Archery Repair Kit __ __ Spare Bowstrings (5) __ __ Extra Fletching __ __ Fletching Glue __ __ Scissors __ __ Knife __ __ Duct Tape _____ Arts & Sciences __ __ Musical Instruments __ __ Songbook __ __ Other ___________________________________________________________________ __ __ Other ___________________________________________________________________ __ __ Other ___________________________________________________________________ __ __ Other ___________________________________________________________________ __ __ Other ___________________________________________________________________ __ __ Other ___________________________________________________________________ __ __ Other ___________________________________________________________________ _____ Daily Living __ __ Basket and Satchel __ __ Wallet and Walking Stick __ __ Money Pouch(es) _____ Sunscreen __ __ Sun Lotion __ __ Hand Lotion _____ Condoms __ __ Some for me __ __ Some to give away __ __ Towels and Personal Lubricant __ __ Hair Dryer (for drying socks, too!) __ __ Rope and Clothesline __ __ Water Bottles __ __ Ear Plugs __ __ Address Book (for new friendsí numbers!) __ __ Pen and Paper __ __ Greeting Cards (to send home!) __ __ Stamps (buy them NOW, save your Pennsic $$$) __ __ Tobacco Products and Accouterments __ __ Bic Lighters (3) __ __ Hand Fan __ __ Spare Hand Fan __ __ Camping Chairs _____ Religious Items __ __ Duct Tape __ __ ____________________________________________________________________ __ __ ____________________________________________________________________ __ __ ____________________________________________________________________ __ __ ____________________________________________________________________ Did you remember your Teddy Bear?

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