I'm going on a camping trip, any tips?

Posted: April 11th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Tips | Tags: | 11 Comments »

on having fun.. and being safe..

11 Comments on “I'm going on a camping trip, any tips?”

  1. 1 wayfaroutthere said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    Stay dry, bring ziploc bags for wet stuff, bring mosquito repellent, bring a lighter and flashlight, and don’t keep food inside the tent where it will attract animals.

  2. 2 simplyme6407 said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    Bug spray!!!!!!!

  3. 3 crazy girl said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    hand sanitizer, good sleeping bag, sun screen, some kind of outdoor game.

  4. 4 xytus3 said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    make sure you have a good first aid kit , a shovel and plenty of toilet paper. if you are planning on outdoor cooking, you can coat the shells of any eggs that you carry with some veg table oil , and they will be fine w/o refridg for a couple of days in a cooler! remember to not use anything with a fragrance for a couple of days before you depart to lessen the attraction of bugs! leave a detailed plan of where you are going with someone responsible. And remember to a great time!!!

  5. 5 Wild Butterfly said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    bring flashlight, bug spray, snack items, plenty of water, first aid kit just in case. Pepper spray.

  6. 6 TE said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    Bring plenty of beer, I mean alot Sauna, Have fun be safe….

  7. 7 bls1177 said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    here is a comprehensive list of what to bring and a great site for food ideas.

  8. 8 Santa's Loaf Pinchin said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    bring toilet paper

  9. 9 Garfield said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    Get an air mattress. Yes it sounds frivolous but if you sleep on a rock you’ll be mad all day. Safety- only use a little fluid to start the grill.

  10. 10 crazy_kizmet said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    Plan out your meals long before time, and freeze everything you can except your first meal ahead of time, including drinking water.
    Some of the things you might forget that are important for camping:
    Food!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Clothes, and extra dry shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Sun Block!
    Bug Spray!
    Toilet Paper!
    Salt Pepper and seasonings
    Paper Plates, Plastic cups and Utensils
    Soap for you and dishes, Tooth brush ect…
    Dish cloths
    Bath/Beach towels
    Knife or three
    Spatula Fork and Tongs, (all fire safe)
    Tin Foil
    Food storage bags
    Trash bags
    Something to start a fire with
    Camera and batteries, (I have a 12 volt charger for my AA and AAA batteries that we use in the flashlights also)

    For tent camping, not everything might seem important, but then you might find some of those very things handy for stuff you never thought of. I try not to take more than I need to, but I also hate to not have SOMETHING to work with. If you do not have the skillet or the lanterns, you can make do with foil and a big fire, but a lot of the stuff is make or break for a good camping trip.
    *Pack everything in laundry baskets. After the first few trips if you are having fun, you might want to get a storage tote or two. Start leaving the stuff that you can in the totes. If you wear out the tote, you are a seasoned camper; it is time to get a heavy duty trunk.
    * Plastic Ice Cream Bucket or big plastic bowel for cooking and dish washing. A giant plastic mug or two can be handy also.
    *A solid cast iron skillet is great. Be sure to take oil. Be careful not to over heat it or you will loose your seasoning. Something to get it off the hot fire with, like channel locks is nice as well. Simple things you can cook in it are fried potatoes, sautéed veggies, and pancakes. My kids like my oily “crunchy” campfire pancakes best. If you drink Coffee, you will need a camp percolator and all the fixings.
    *Extra blankets! They can really make for a better nights sleep used as padding, and I have had a sleeping bag taken in the river by a kid before.
    *Lighting; I recommend a couple flashlights for trips to the potty or exploration, and two "train lanterns" that will burn all night on one tank of oil. Don’t forget the lamp oil, (a little will start the fire good also) and batteries!
    *Plenty of ice, and plenty of frozen drinking water. Put all the blankets on top of your coolers during the day. Pack meat in a separate cooler from drinks and snacks if you can, or in a plastic container buried under everything else. Freeze everything you can before you pack, except your first meal. Plan an uncooked meal at lunch time, and start fires half an hour or more before you plan to cook.
    *A large laundry soap jug is best for keeping hand wash water on the outskirts of camp; one with a spigot works the absolute best. Just refill with river water if you are camping primitive.
    *Lawn chairs and fun noodles are a good idea. You do not need a chair for everyone, but at least one per adult and one more is a good idea. Fun noodles are cheap, and they do not leak like blow up water toys.
    *Some rope, clothes pins, a hammer and a couple nails never hurt. I take 50 feet of cheap rope, and some twine for little stuff. Don’t forget the duct tape! Axe, machete, and/or bow saw for cutting wood, and who knows what else.
    *A fresh roll of paper towels, a roll of medical tape, a bottle of peroxide, and some antibiotic ointment make a good first aid kit for almost any non 911 emergency. Some of that stuff comes in handy for other stuff as well. Throw in a pair of nail clippers, and maybe some scissors and thread and needle, for things that can be annoying not to have.
    *Last but not least, time out at the river is ten thousand times worse than any other punishment! I spent a lot of my first summer with my step kids at the river for just that reason!

    Have fun. You will find plenty of things you wish you had, but that can be part of the fun! After you camp a dozen times, you will have a longer list, but there is enough stuff to buy the first time, without going into all of that.
    Gravel

  11. 11 Sar616 said at 2:36 am on April 11th, 2011:

    bugs injuries and weather are the major killer for most people. Try to go when the weather suits you and wear bug spray and be safe. Go on hiking trips around where you are camping. If there are water ways near you spend a day or so playing around in them. Fire can also be fun. Try cooking or reading by it

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