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Tent, rainfly, poles and stakes |
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Ground cover or tarp –
keeps everything cleaner |
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Small hand broom to
clean up the tent – small rocks and sticks cause the bottom of your tent
to wear out faster |
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Flashlights – always
take more than one |
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Extra batteries – make
sure they are new |
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Backpack |
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Fannypack |
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Eating utensils and
plates– Preferably reusable to produce less trash. These also take up less
room than enough disposable plates and utensils for a family |
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Water bottle – You
want it to be small enough that it is comfortable to carry, but large
enough for 2-3 drinks of water |
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Sleeping and Comfort |
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Sleeping bag rated for the nighttime
temperatures you expect to find |
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Air mattress with pump or a camp pad – This
will smooth out the ground and let you sleep better |
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Pillow – Clothes in a stuff sack may also be
used |
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Extra blanket or sheet
– just in case it gets unexpectedly colder |
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Safety Items |
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First aid kit |
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Compass and map(s) for the area in which
you’ll be camping |
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Brass signal whistle –
Great for signaling people for dinner or letting them know where you are |
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Light sticks – Good
for marking paths to restrooms |
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Emergency blanket –
very small and good to keep in your fannypack. They reflect your body heat
back to you to keep you warmer |
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Trail markers |
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Radio – always bring a
radio |
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Water floatation
devices/life jacket – If you will be around water be sure to bring these |
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Clothing |
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Hat or visor – To help
keep the sun off your head |
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A poncho or
other rain gear |
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Lightweight jacket |
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An extra pair of
tennis shoes or hiking boots – Wearing wet shoes or boots can quickly
cause blisters on your feet |
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Short-sleeved T-shirts |
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Long-sleeved
shirts |
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Shorts |
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Pants |
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Socks |
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Underwear |
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Swimming suit |
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Personal Items |
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Sunscreen – You will
spend a lot of time outside when camping. You will sunburn much quicker
than you would expect to. Be sure to get the highest SPF you can find |
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Sunglasses |
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Insect repellent – repellents which contain
DEET work the best |
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Biodegradable soap and
shampoo – This is a special type of soap and shampoo that is much safer on
the environment |
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Bath
towel |
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Toilet paper |
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Items for Your Younger Brother or Sister |
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Pacifier or favorite
washable toys |
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Child-size sleeping
bag or blanket |
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Battery-operated
lantern – Their own lantern can make them feel safer when camping |
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Nature Exploration and Fun Items |
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Camera and film |
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Crayons and paper for
nature rubbings |
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Pad, pencil or pen |
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Nature journal |
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Magnifying glass |
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Binoculars |
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Bird, bug, plant
identifying books |
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Favorite board games
and books |
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Snacks for hikes |
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Squirt guns,
bubbles & wand, a jar for odd-looking bugs, and other essential amusements |
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Additional Items |
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