Q. My son is going on a camp out from 5:30pm on Friday to 11:00am on Sunday. What specific camping gear should he bring? Other than a sleeping bag, mattress and tent.
Answer
____ BACKPACK (and/or large Sports Equipment Bag, and/or Duffel Bag). Line it with a Lawn Bag first, to keep contents dry.
____ SLEEPING BAG
____ CLOSED-CELL FOAM CAMP SLEEPING PAD ($7, Walmart's camping section).
____ RAINCOAT (If buying new, see "Wish List," below)
____ EXTRA PAIR PANTS (non-cotton, if possible -- check the tags for polyester, nylon, or other synthetics)
____ WOOL SWEATER, or POLYESTER SWEATSHIRT (about $3 at Thrift Stores).
____ LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (Wool or synthetic fiber for insulating quality/quick drying-$3 at thrift stores).
____ 2 SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS
____ UNDERWEAR
____ HAT (with brim for sun)
____ GOOD QUALITY WHISTLE on neck chain.
____ MESS-KIT (BOWL, CUP, FORK, SPOON, PLATE -- (plastic keeps food warmer than metal).
____ 2 ONE-QUART WATER BOTTLES, filled ("Nalgene" Bottles are the most dependable).
____ FLASHLIGHT & EXTRA BATTERIES.
____ SMALL FIRST AID KIT (You can make your own: BSA Handbook, Page 289).
____ PEN & POCKET NOTEPAD, (No, you can't borrow ours), BSA HANDBOOK (Free when you join)
____ CLEAN-UP KIT (Small Hand Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Comb, Floss, Fast-Drying Camp Towel).
____ TOILET PAPER (Half a roll in a Zip-Lock bag).
____ "BLUE" 5'X7' TARP (or other Plastic Ground Sheet to keep sleeping bag dry).
____ BUG REPELLENT (non-aerosol)
____ SWIM SUIT
____ SHORTS
Always pack for one season COLDER than now!
Avoid cotton clothes (like blue jeans and cotton sweatshirts) for outdoor use.
____ BACKPACK (and/or large Sports Equipment Bag, and/or Duffel Bag). Line it with a Lawn Bag first, to keep contents dry.
____ SLEEPING BAG
____ CLOSED-CELL FOAM CAMP SLEEPING PAD ($7, Walmart's camping section).
____ RAINCOAT (If buying new, see "Wish List," below)
____ EXTRA PAIR PANTS (non-cotton, if possible -- check the tags for polyester, nylon, or other synthetics)
____ WOOL SWEATER, or POLYESTER SWEATSHIRT (about $3 at Thrift Stores).
____ LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (Wool or synthetic fiber for insulating quality/quick drying-$3 at thrift stores).
____ 2 SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS
____ UNDERWEAR
____ HAT (with brim for sun)
____ GOOD QUALITY WHISTLE on neck chain.
____ MESS-KIT (BOWL, CUP, FORK, SPOON, PLATE -- (plastic keeps food warmer than metal).
____ 2 ONE-QUART WATER BOTTLES, filled ("Nalgene" Bottles are the most dependable).
____ FLASHLIGHT & EXTRA BATTERIES.
____ SMALL FIRST AID KIT (You can make your own: BSA Handbook, Page 289).
____ PEN & POCKET NOTEPAD, (No, you can't borrow ours), BSA HANDBOOK (Free when you join)
____ CLEAN-UP KIT (Small Hand Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Comb, Floss, Fast-Drying Camp Towel).
____ TOILET PAPER (Half a roll in a Zip-Lock bag).
____ "BLUE" 5'X7' TARP (or other Plastic Ground Sheet to keep sleeping bag dry).
____ BUG REPELLENT (non-aerosol)
____ SWIM SUIT
____ SHORTS
Always pack for one season COLDER than now!
Avoid cotton clothes (like blue jeans and cotton sweatshirts) for outdoor use.
My tent bags are too small - where can I buy larger bags?
huevon1073
All my tent bags are too small for the tent, and also for other similar items. Where can I buy larger bags for tents, etc...
Answer
When I backpack camp, I put the tent in the tent bag,
the ground cover in a side pocket along with tent pegs,
and strap the poles to the pack with the compression straps
with one end of the poles in the water bottle pocket.
When I car camp, I put everything in duffle bags.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/CAMOmnifindQueryCmd?storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1&searchCategory=&ip_state=&ip_constrain=&ip_navtype=search&pageSize=24¤tPage=&ip_sortBy=&searchKeywords=duffle
When I backpack camp, I put the tent in the tent bag,
the ground cover in a side pocket along with tent pegs,
and strap the poles to the pack with the compression straps
with one end of the poles in the water bottle pocket.
When I car camp, I put everything in duffle bags.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/CAMOmnifindQueryCmd?storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1&searchCategory=&ip_state=&ip_constrain=&ip_navtype=search&pageSize=24¤tPage=&ip_sortBy=&searchKeywords=duffle
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