RichP
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- Location
- Effort, Pa
If you load up on peanut butter you won't need alot of toilet paper...
assgas:
assgas:
Never been camping before, what do I need?
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Fullsizexj
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- Location
- Milton WV
Go to home depot and buy some of them big 8" nails that are about 1/2" thick and replace them stupid little wire or plastic stakes your new tent will come with, the nails will go through rocks and anything else in the ground, the ones the tent comes with wont
OverlandZJ
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- Bristol,PA
Prowler said:
:scared: I dont need any pics of spiders and snakes to know to stay the hell away from them... :eyes: :laugh3:
Rod Knee
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Grand Jct., CO
Needle nose pliars (almost as handy as a pocket knife). A multiple use tool is good to have.
hotrod22
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Fayetteville, N.C.
I've got a Gerber multi-tool which I don't leave home without, a Benchmade 9050 also, so I'm good there....... looks like I forgot a few things, like a bucket, firewood, lighters, first-aid kit, aluminum foil, eating/cooking utensils, 2-liter bottle/sugar water, hatchet/claw hammer, folding chairs/table........... I just thought of something else that would be very handy...... baby wipes! A quick and easy way to freshen up, huh? I am thinking of getting 3 smaller (5-6 person) tents instead of one really big one, not alot more in money plus the kids would have their own space, I'm sure that would be cool to them!
Low Range
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Eastern Washington
Now youre thinkin,my question to all is this ? How come i cant find any decent lawn chairs anymore ? you know the kind that has the plastic strap things on them ,yes they did used to make some good varietys,now all you got to choose is the ass soakers ,once they get wet ,from rain or the dew ,thats it ,you get a wet ass.
Yup ,we humans are smart alright. Just an obvious observation , put the chairs away at night and hope you dont spill a brew on them tomorrow
Yup ,we humans are smart alright. Just an obvious observation , put the chairs away at night and hope you dont spill a brew on them tomorrow
Here is a good list...
http://www.thecampingsource.com/item/The_Big_Camping_List/id/552/category.aspx
Note that not everything is needed on that list. You should somewhat know the area you're going to. Do a weather check on that area so you know what the temperatures will be like so you don't under or over pack. Try to get a recreation map/book so you can get an idea of the surrounding area. There could be hiking/biking/off-roading trails, hot springs, historical sites etc.. make the most out of it.
It's best to be prepared for anything. Just don't go overboard to the point where it's an unnecessary item and will just take up useful space.
I would definately say bring a tarp or two. One to put under the tent and one on top even over the 'rain' covering that most tents come with. It will help keep the morning dew off the tent and not soak through and get you wet while you're all cozy and warm in your sleeping bag. You definately want to make sure your sleeping conditions are adequate and you can stay warm/dry otherwise your night will be horrible and will be tossing and turning.
Remember to ALWAYS put out your fire both when you go to sleep and leave your campsite and nobody is there... completely put it out. Dirt/water... pee if you have to etc... don't leave any coals.
Always remember to pack out what you packed in. Keep your area clean.
http://www.thecampingsource.com/item/The_Big_Camping_List/id/552/category.aspx
Note that not everything is needed on that list. You should somewhat know the area you're going to. Do a weather check on that area so you know what the temperatures will be like so you don't under or over pack. Try to get a recreation map/book so you can get an idea of the surrounding area. There could be hiking/biking/off-roading trails, hot springs, historical sites etc.. make the most out of it.
It's best to be prepared for anything. Just don't go overboard to the point where it's an unnecessary item and will just take up useful space.
I would definately say bring a tarp or two. One to put under the tent and one on top even over the 'rain' covering that most tents come with. It will help keep the morning dew off the tent and not soak through and get you wet while you're all cozy and warm in your sleeping bag. You definately want to make sure your sleeping conditions are adequate and you can stay warm/dry otherwise your night will be horrible and will be tossing and turning.
Remember to ALWAYS put out your fire both when you go to sleep and leave your campsite and nobody is there... completely put it out. Dirt/water... pee if you have to etc... don't leave any coals.
Always remember to pack out what you packed in. Keep your area clean.
xjcrawlr
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- phoenix AZ
A while back I picked up something from Sportsman's Warehouse called a "Rat-Packer", And that thing has made camping a breeze every since. Basicly its a good sized storage bag with all sorts of pockets for this and that. The best part is that its sized to hold common thing perfectly, things like a side compartment that holds a Coleman 2-burner stove, a divided center compartment that holds a Colman lantern (in its case), plus room (and pockets) for small tent, cookware, plates, utensils, fire-starting, cleaning, personal hygine, yada, yada, yada...
Its real handy to have everything packed and ready to go, just fill a cooler with food/drink, grab a sleeping bag, some clothes and GO!
And my final word of advise....
HANDI-WIPES
otherwise known as diaper-wipes, moist towlettes, what ever. They will keep you clean (every nook and "crack") and the alcohol in them will start a nice fire.
Its real handy to have everything packed and ready to go, just fill a cooler with food/drink, grab a sleeping bag, some clothes and GO!
And my final word of advise....
HANDI-WIPES
otherwise known as diaper-wipes, moist towlettes, what ever. They will keep you clean (every nook and "crack") and the alcohol in them will start a nice fire.
