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Camping Gear Checklist!

Everyone knows rule No. 1 when packing for a camping trip: Don't forget the tent. Some people even say that if you have nothing more than a tent, a light source, some warm blankets and a few matches to build a fire, you don't need anything else. We say leave the bare-bones roughing it for true diehards. Having necessary supplies and equipment (plus a few nonessentials) can mean the difference between a great camping trip and a total disaster.

Obviously the type of camping gear you'll need depends on several factors - how long you're planning to camp, what time of year it is, what type of activities you're planning around your trip and where you're camping. Let's start with the campsite itself, which is a necessity for most any camping trip: Tent (make sure to bring the poles and stakes), Sleeping bag, Lightweight tarp to use as a ground cover beneath your tent, Blankets/sheets, Pillow, air mattress or sleeping pad, Air pump, Repair kit for mattress, Extra stakes, Brush/dust pan to clean out your tent, Tool kit (with tent stake puller, mallet and axe), Flashlight with extra batteries, Bungee straps, Duct tape, Backpack.

Next up, it's cooking essentials:

Cooler with ice, Propane stove, Coffee pot/tea kettle, Thermos, Matches/Lighter, Campfire grill, Plates, bowls, Utensils, including a knife and cooking tools (spatula, big spoon), Measuring cups, Tablecloth, Fire starters/newspapers, Dishwashing detergent, Skewers for the grill, Tongs, Towel, Folding table, Cups, Cutting board, Pots/pans, Can/bottle opener, Sponge, Aluminum foil, Storage containers, Paper towels, Trash bags, Bottled water (a few gallons), Zip Lock bags.

Food Suggestions:

Coffee/tea, Salt and pepper, Cooking oil, Trail mix, Various seasonings, Sugar/sweetener, Plastic bags, Bread, Butter.

Toiletries:

Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Toilet paper, Deodorant, Feminine products, Shower shoes, Soap/shampoo, Razor, Comb/brush, Shower bag, Medications, Face wash, Washcloths, Towel.

Clothing:

Old comfortable shoes/boots, Jeans, T-shirts, Shorts, Socks, Bandana, Sweatshirt/jacket, Rain gear, Sleepwear, Hat, Dirty laundry bag, Swimsuit, Sunglasses.

Most often forgotten:

Prescription medication, First-aid kit, Sunscreen/chapstick, Extra batteries or light bulb Compass, Bug repellant, Candles, Maps/directions, Cellphone/charger Battery, jumper cables, Pocket change, Camera, Fishing/Hunting licenses.

You'll be glad you brought:

A deck of cards or other games, Camera Reading material, A battery-operated radio, Maps, Ice, Backpack, Extra snacks, Waterproof Fishing/Hunting licenses

First Aid kit:

Personal medications Aspirin/Tylenol, Band-Aids, Gauze pads, Antibacterial ointment, Snake-bite kit, First-aid manual, Road flare, Tissues, Adhesive tape, Tweezers, Bee sting kit, Hydrogen Peroxide, Burn ointment, (Aloe) Antiseptic wipes, Scissors, Bug spray.

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