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General Equipment
- tent
- ground cloth/tarp
- tent stakes
- rope
- mallet, hammer and/or hatchet
- whisk broom
- small, sturdy shovel or entrenching tool
- sleeping bag or blankets
- sleeping pad or air mattress
- pillow
- lantern and/or flashlight
- spare batteries
Kitchen Equipment
- camp table
- camp stove
- firewood
- charcoal/extra fuel
- matches/lighter
- cooler
- washbasin
- dishrags and dishtowels
- dish detergent
- paper towels
- garbage bags
- extra plastic bags (Ziploc™)
- aluminum foil
- sponges and scrubbies
- jerry jug (or other water container)
- pots and pans
- coffee pot
- mixing bowl
- measuring cup
- cutting board
- can opener
- colander or strainer
- cooking utensils (spatula, serving spoon,
stirring spoon, cutting knife, ladle, whisk, tongs, meat fork)
- marshmallow forks
- potholders
- eating utensils (cup, mug, plate, bowl,
knife, fork, spoon)
Food
A couple of us will be shopping for food before the trip, and will figure out costs owed by each.
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Toiletries
- deodorant
- hairbrush and comb
- hairbands, barrettes, scrunchies, etc.
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- washcloth
- toilet paper
- soap
- hand sanitizer/wet wipes
- shampoo and conditioner
- shower shoes
- towels
- face towel
- nail clippers
- small scissors
- razor
- shaving cream
- personal necessaries
- insect repellent
- lip balm
- hand lotion
Health & Safety
NOTE: There is no need to bring all of
the following, but it's always a good idea for an encampment to have
at least one basic First Aid Kit at hand.
- SUNBLOCK!!!
- sunhat
- painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.)
- Band-Aids
- Neosporin or Bactine (or equivalent)
- isopropyl alcohol
- hydrogen peroxide
- adhesive tape
- gauze
- Q-Tips
- thermometer
- any necessary personal medications
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Clothing
- t-shirts
- long-sleeve shirt
- long pants/shorts
- couple of changes of clothes
- jacket (layering is a good thing)
- hat
- plenty of socks and underthings
- rain gear (pancho or slicker jacket)
- winter: warm hat and gloves
- hiking boots/river sandals (as needed)
- swimwear (as needed)
Miscellaneous
- maps/brochures
- camera/film
- binoculars
- materials for latest hobby
- books
- playing cards
- musical instruments
- portable board games
- sunglasses
- chairs
- day pack
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