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Re: Camping organization
I totally agree with campermom. I will post my camping list below. It looks like a lot of stuff, but most of it fits in one basic gear box, and one cooking supply box. The tent and our clothing duffels gt bungeed to the top of the car (we have an Explorer). The thing that takes up the most space is wood. We bring our own from home, so obviously it's easier to come home than it is to go. Once you get this gear assembled and in a couple of Rubbermaid boxes, all subsequent trips will be so easy to grab and go.
I think you also live and learn. The kids don't need a lot of toys, just a bug catcher and some shovels. Mine love the bug catcher and binoculars. I also keep the menu pretty simple. I don't want to have to take a propane stove, so cooking over the fire necessitates simplicity. Burgers, steaks, dogs. One time I took my big cast iron pan and thought I'd make bacon and eggs over the fire. What a mess! The bacon took forever to crisp, then I had to set it aside to make the eggs and they stuck to the pan like glue. I decided from then on that breakfast is cereal or cinnamon rolls or something easy. This last trip to McKinney Falls the racoons sucessfully lifted the lid on the cooler even though it was weighted down and ate all the homemade muffins I had brought!
Anyways, here's my list:
Camping Basics
_____ flashlight adult/kid
_____ lantern
_____ batteries / bulbs
_____ lighter
_____ bug spray
_____ rope
_____ lounge chairs
_____ pocket knife
_____ map
_____ money, credit card, ID
_____ backpack
_____ ax/sledge hammer
_____ clothespins
_____ electrical cords
_____ duct tape
_____ binoculars
_____ broom/dustpan
_____ bungi cords
_____ scissors
Recreation
_____ sport gear
_____ fishing pole & gear
_____ camera & batteries
_____ books, mags, cards
_____ guitar
_____ life jackets, floaties
_____ beach towels
_____ DVD player & movies
_____ cigars
Personal (duffel)
_____ sunscreen
_____ sunglasses
_____ lip balm
_____ tissue
_____ washcloth
_____ towels
_____ toothpaste, toothbrush
_____ deodorant
_____ soap & hand soap
_____ shampoo/conditioner
_____ comb/brush
_____ hair clips/bands
_____ razor/shaving cream
_____ toilet paper
_____ prescription medicines
_____ nail snips
_____ contacts, eye drops
_____ moisturizer
Medical
_____ first aid kit
_____ Hydrogen Peroxide
_____ Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin
_____ Tums
_____ allergy medicine
_____ itch spray
Camping Fire
_____ wood
_____ kindling/starters
_____ shovel
Sleeping
_____ ground cloth
_____ tarp
_____ tent/poles/stakes
_____ pillow
_____ air mattress/sheets
_____ inflator/air pump
_____ extra blanket
_____ picnic quilt
Camper's Clothing
_____ play/camping clothes
_____ rain poncho
_____ umbrella
_____ sweats pants / shirt
_____ swimsuit
_____ water shoes
_____ hat/visor
Camp Kitchen
_____ ice
_____ coolers
_____ storage containers
_____ paper plates
_____ bowls
_____ plastic silverware
_____ pots/pans
_____ pot holders
_____ coffee pot
_____ mugs/cups
_____ paper towels
_____ aluminum foil
_____ dish pan, sponge, soap, towels
_____ plastic trash bags
_____ ziplock bags
_____ skewers & corn spikes
_____ tablecloth & clips
_____ water, water bottles
_____ charcoal, wood chips
_____ grill grate
Cooking Utensils
_____ spatula
_____ tongs
_____ big spoon
_____ cork screw
_____ bottle opener
_____ cutting knife, board
_____ can opener
Children
_____ games and toys
_____ paper, pencils, crayons
_____ buckets and shovels
_____ diapers and wipes
_____ raggies & pacis
_____ sippee cups
Dog
_____ leash, run cord
_____ food, bowl
_____ bug spray
_____ toys, tennis balls
Food
_____ seasonings
_____ sugar, creamer, coffee
_____ condiments (mayo. must. kats)
_____ beer, wine, spirits
_____ snacks
_____ fruit
_____ sodas
_____ milk
_____ MENU SPECIFICS
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