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We are gearing up for our first camping trip this weekend. Half the fun for me is the planning. When you go camping you want to have everything with you. Most campgrounds have small camper shops where you can pick up ice and wood. Everything else you need to bring. We stuff our car full of stuff. This year we are taking two cars since the kids are taking their bikes plus we have 4 small dogs going with us. It’s going to be a crowd.

Basics
Flashlight/lantern/batteries
First-aid kit
Bug spray
Outdoor matches
Multi tool/knife
Firewood/kindling
Fire starter/newspaper
chairs

Cooking/Kitchen
Fuel/propane
Pots and Pans
Skillet/Grill
Eating Utensils/Cooking Utensils
Can opener
Plates/cups
Dish soap/water
Plastic dish pan
Large bowl
cloth/towels
hot pads/oven mitts
paper towels
plastic garbage bags
Air tight food containers
Aluminum foil

Sleeping
Tent
Air mattress
linens
Sleeping bag/blanket
small battery operated fan (I’ve gotta have this one)

Toiletries
Toilet Paper
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Soap
Shampoo/conditioner
Sunscreen
Lotion
Washcloth/bath towel

Clothing
Pants
Shorts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain gear
Light jacket
Socks/underwear
Bathing Suit
Hat
Beach Towel
Shoes/sandals/boots

Ready for a hike?

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