Camping
At least a week or so before leaving on the camping trip:
Check the weather forecast for the location(s) where you’ll be camping and the routes to/from those locations
Determine if any of the following will be available:
- Cabin
- Drinking water
- Showers
- Cell phone reception
Determine how much you will be able to take with you, e.g., if traveling with others, how much space will they need
Determine which of the following you will need and/or want to take, for yourself and others in your group:
- Tent
- Tent poles
- Tent stakes
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Cooking stove and propane
- Firewood and starter material
- Swiss Army-type knife and/or pen knife
- Drinking water and/or water purifier
- Beverages
- Ice
- Food
- Matches (in waterproof container) and/or lighter
- Rain coat or poncho
- Chair
- Hatchet/axe
- Radio and batteries
- Walking stick
- Sports equipment
Determine which of the items above will be brought by others you will be camping with to share with you and others
Determine which of the items above you already have
- Obtain the remaining items by borrowing or buying them
Approx. one to two days before leaving on the camping trip:
- Recheck the weather forecast for the location(s) where you’ll be camping and the routes to/from those locations
- Start packing your camping equipment and supplies into carrying cases and/or the car
On the day you’re leaving on the camping trip:
- Recheck the weather forecast for the location(s) where you’ll be camping and the routes to/from those locations
- Finish packing your camping equipment and supplies into carrying cases and/or the car, e.g.:
- Perishable/refrigerated food
- Toiletries
- Pillow and other bedding
Bring these item’s along with you in a Sealed Container. Wallet Identification Credit Card’s Cash Change Phone #’s of Yourself, Friend’s, & Family. You Should ALWAY’S have these item’s with you at All-Time’s !.