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Preparation is the key to any successful venture into the great outdoors.  Here is a checklist of frequently used camping gear to consult before you head out.  As you and your family continue camping, you'll get a better idea of what you want to add or delete from this basic list. Tent And Bedding Tent  Tarp  Poles  Stakes Extra Stakes Rope Mat for tent entrance Tent repair kit Ground Sheet rain fly Sleeping Sleeping Bag Blankets Mat / Air Mattress Pillows Air Pump   Camping Basics   Flashlight   lantern (gas or electric) BIC lighter   lantern fuel   spare lantern mantles   water   lounge chair   clothesline / clothespins   Recreational Camping   sport gear   Fishing pole & gear   Fishing License & bait   books, cards   games, toys, etc   bikes/helmets   binoculars    canoe or boat  life jackets      Children   travel games   games and toys   rainy day games   books   paper   pencils and crayons   buckets and shovels   Frisbees   magazines       Personal   insect repellent   sunscreen   sunglasses   lip balm   handy wet wipes   tissue   washcloth   towel   sewing kit   toothpaste    toothbrush   deodorant   soap (in plastic case)   shampoo/conditioner   comb/brush   hair clips/bands   razor/shaving cream   toilet paper and plastic container   feminine products   shower shoes/flip flops   prescription medicines   scissors      Medical   first aid kit   Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin   Tums   antibiotics cream   tweezers for splinters   antiseptic, Band-Aids   allergy medicine   pocket tissues   snakebite kit   calamine lotion       Camping Fire   firewood   newspaper (or other firestarters)   matches   kindling/starter stix   campfire permit   fire extinguisher   butane lighter (refillable)       Tools   mallet or hammer   shovel   axe   Multi Tool   saw   dust pan / whisk broom   duct tape/electrical tape   bungi cords/straps         Miscellaneous   hammock   cell phone/charger   watch   battery-operated radio   travel clock   camera and film / memory cards for digital camera's   video camera   binoculars    tiki torches   candles   compass    battery re-charger   Extra batteries / bulbs   compass   map(s)   money, credit card, ID   drivers license   day pack/fanny pack            Cleaning Up   plastic trash bags    Plastic Bags / Ziplocks    Washing Up Liquid (biodegradable version)    dish pan   dish towel   dish soap   sponge   pot scrubber         Clothing   sweater   jacket   sweats pants / shirt   jeans   underwear   swimsuit   socks    t-shirts   tank top    hat/visor   thermals   shorts   pajamas   hiking boots   sneakers   extra pair shoes   sandals / Flip-flops   bandanna   sunglasses            Camp Kitchen    block/bags of ice    ice chest / cooler(s)   storage container (food)   frozen insulator   stove   propane/fuel   matches/lighter   disposable butane lighter   charcoal   dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc    campfire grill / BBQ grill    cooking oil / Pam spray   fold-up table    pot holders   paper towels   aluminum foil (Heavy-duty)   ziplock bags   skewers   tablecloth   5 gallon water cooler(s) / purification tablets    folding stands for cooler and stove          Cooking Utensils   spatchula   tongs   big spoon   cork screw   bottle opener   cutting knife   can opener   Pots / Pans    Knives   Wooden Spoons    Plates / paper plates   Bowls   Cups   Cutlery   Coffee Pot    plastic silverware   thermos            Before You Leave   lock doors   close / lock windows   turn off lights    adjust thermostat   hold mail   leave an itinerary   water plants   pet arrangements   turn off computer      Basic First Aid The following list is only a suggestion of some of the supplies you should consider for your first aid kit. You should personalize your kit to meet your needs, activities and situations. The key to a good first aid kit is its usability. What supplies to include and how much of each item should be based upon your individual needs. __Personal medications __Roll bandages __Adhesive tape __Antiseptic wipes __Sterile gauze pads __Cotton swabs __Tweezers __Safety pins __Scissors __Bee sting kit __Sinus medications __Tissues __Bug repellant __Sunscreen __Notepad/pen __Sterile compresses __Splinting materials __Personal information/contact person __Feminine products __Ipecac __Razor blades __Resealable Plastic bags __Small bottle of water __Blanket __Other personal needs __Small mirror __Oral Rehydration Salts __Irrigation Syringes __Soap Scrub Sponges __Tincture of Benzoin __Triangular bandages __Misc. Band Aides/bandages __Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaides) __Antibiotic cream __Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Tylenol/Naproxin __Hydrogen Peroxide __Ace bandages __Sunburn lotion __Burn ointment __Snake bite kit __Eye drops __Poison ivy cream/cleansers __Heat/cold packs __Small flashlight __Latex gloves __Antibacterial soap __Thermometer __Coins for emergency phone calls __Antibiotic soap __Butterfly bandages __Twine __Mole skin for blisters __Road flares __First aid manual __Nail clippers __ CPR Shields __ Mineral Ice __Iodine Ointment __Eye Cups *Take a First Aid class and a CPR class -  keep current on this information *Keep supplies in a well marked, durable, waterproof container *Keep the contents organized *Know how to use everything in your first aid kit *Inspect content often, re-supply as needed *Keep readily available at all times Get more descriptive information on a First Aid Kit including First Aid Response Techniques by Clicking Here! "Kid" List  Off to the Beach Recreation Box Baby Gear Basic Clothes Packing Guideline for 3 Day Trip Children's Camping or Nature Stories BEACH STUFF If your camping trip includes a trip to the beach you won't want to forget to pack ... fishing poles  tackle box  worms/bait  beach sheet "swimming suits  beach towels  beverage cooler "floaty" toys (inflatable water toys) Label these floaty toys. It's amazing how many other kids have identical floaty toys.  sand toys Label your sand toys with permanent magic marker. This saves on a lot of "sandbox" wars!  A mesh bag is great to keep these toys in. This can be dunked in the lake to rinse off the sand before it goes back in the car.  life jackets RECREATION BOX an 18 gallon Rubbermaid container These containers make great tables next to our beach chairs! Take most of this for "just in case" or for those rainy days in the case of the travel games, because actually the kids are just busy having fun exploring. A few of the items bug jars, football or big round ball matchbox type cars/trucks for playing in the gravel or dirt  travel games  Yahtzee  cards  Monoploy Reading around the fire - rain or shine!  bubbles  Roller Skates Roller Blades water pistols water balloons Bringing an infant? Baby Supplies In addition to Baby's clothes:  infant seat" If you have a toddler you are potty training, bring the "little white potty chair" along (and tissue). Depending on where you are camping, you may want mosquito netting. small inflatable baby pool.  A hollow medicine spoon  _____ baby food _____ diapers and wipes _____ bottles and formula _____ bibs _____ spoons _____ ointments _____ booster / high-chair _____ stroller _____ toys and books _____ favorite toy _____ blankets _____ crib / play pen _____ stuffed animals _____ pacifier _____ wash tub   Itinerary trip: ______________________________   dates: ____________________________ when: ___________________     days:  S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S where:___________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________   campsite:________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ closest hwy/town:__________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________   directions:________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ important phone numbers: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________   Tell someone of your plans Give details of where you are going and when you expect to return, give directions and possible alternative roads that you may take, provide cell phone numbers, vehicle description and license plate numbers, hand-held radio channel and codes that you will use, and provide local authority phone numbers (State Police, Game & Fish Commission, Sheriff Dept, etc.) for the county or area that you will be in. 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