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xylem
I am a first time camper, yea I know it is sad but I have just purchased my coleman tent and air mattress and I was just wondering what other esential camping accessories I will need? Also, any camping tips would be most helpful! Thanks
Answer
My hubby and I just started tent camping with friends two years ago, and it took us a while to figure out everything we needed (btw, good start getting an air mattress!). Oh, and don't forget to waterproof your tent BEFORE the trip with waterproofing spray sold at sporting goods stores!
Here's my abbreviated packing list. You have some items already (obviously), but I've highlighted items you might still need to purchase:
SHELTER:
-Tent
-Tarp to Go Under Tent (should be the same size as tent base, not much bigger or you'll have to fold it under. This keeps the tent bottom dry, and you don't want rain collecting on the tarp and rolling under!)
-Air mattress
-Air mattress pump
-Sleeping Bags / Pillows
-Extra Blankets (1 per person in case of chilly weather)
-Beach Towel (for when you track mud all over your tent)
-Lantern (battery-operated) to hang in tent
-Foldable Chairs / Lawn Chairs (to sit around fire)
-Rope or Line to hang items to dry on - like wet towels
FOOD:
-Hand Axe (to chop fire wood)
-Long-reach lighters
-Fire-starting kindling twigs (buy them from camping supply stores - they're wood chips soaked in some fire-starting chemical)
-Pie Irons (to cook food in over the fire - these are ESSENTIAL!)
-Campfire Fork (to roast weiners, marshmallows on)
-Food (should include basics like eggs, bread, peanut butter, deli meats, cheese, butter, hot dogs, s'mores makings, pop, juice, tea, coffee, ketchup, mustard, brownie mix, pizza sauce, pepperoni, potatoes, oatmeal, beef stew, trail snacks, chips, popcorn, etc.)
-Campfire Cooking Pot
-LARGE Cooler with ice
-Egg Holder Storage Case (designed for camping trips)
-Plastic Utensils, Cups, Paper Plates
-Garbage Bags
-Giant Ziploc Bags (to place singed pie irons in when packing to come home)
-Sharp Knife
-Rubbermaid Tote to wash dishes in
-Dish Soap
-5-6 Dish Towels
-Campfire Glove (heatproof gloves that allow you to pick up hot logs off the fire, or hot pans)
-Mugs (for coffee & tea)
-Kettle to boil water (should be campfire safe)
-Bottled water - large quantities
-Picnic Table Cloth (campsite picnic tables are dirrrrrty!)
-Can Opener
-Travel Cutting Board
-Aluminum Foil & Ziploc Bags
-Non-Stick Cooking Spray
CLOTHING / HYGIENE / SAFETY:
-Standard clothes
-Extra socks, 1 pair extra walking shoes
-Rain coat, poncho, or garbage bags
-Bug Spray
-Sunscreen
-Usual Hygiene Products (forget shampoo if it's a short trip - you're allowed to be dirty when tent camping!)
-First Aid items (bandaids, benadryl, calamine lotion, antiseptic cream, aspirin, immodium AD, etc.)
-Hand Soap
-Towels (in case you get soaked in rain)
-Hand Sanitizer
FUN / OTHER:
-Deck of Cards / Travel Boardgame
-Camera / Extra Batteries
-Flashlights / Extra Batteries
-Fishing Pole / Tackle Box
-Lots of Cash to buy firewood near campsite - it's expensive!
-Wallet, ID, Cell Phone
Phew! It seems like a lot, but skip here and there and you'll be wishing you had these items when you're at the campsite. It's worth filling up the car with Rubbermaid Bins filled with this stuff. Oh - don't forget Rubbermaid Bins to put all this stuff in! You'll need to keep your possession and food waterproof if it rains!
Have fun!
My hubby and I just started tent camping with friends two years ago, and it took us a while to figure out everything we needed (btw, good start getting an air mattress!). Oh, and don't forget to waterproof your tent BEFORE the trip with waterproofing spray sold at sporting goods stores!
Here's my abbreviated packing list. You have some items already (obviously), but I've highlighted items you might still need to purchase:
SHELTER:
-Tent
-Tarp to Go Under Tent (should be the same size as tent base, not much bigger or you'll have to fold it under. This keeps the tent bottom dry, and you don't want rain collecting on the tarp and rolling under!)
-Air mattress
-Air mattress pump
-Sleeping Bags / Pillows
-Extra Blankets (1 per person in case of chilly weather)
-Beach Towel (for when you track mud all over your tent)
-Lantern (battery-operated) to hang in tent
-Foldable Chairs / Lawn Chairs (to sit around fire)
-Rope or Line to hang items to dry on - like wet towels
FOOD:
-Hand Axe (to chop fire wood)
-Long-reach lighters
-Fire-starting kindling twigs (buy them from camping supply stores - they're wood chips soaked in some fire-starting chemical)
-Pie Irons (to cook food in over the fire - these are ESSENTIAL!)
-Campfire Fork (to roast weiners, marshmallows on)
-Food (should include basics like eggs, bread, peanut butter, deli meats, cheese, butter, hot dogs, s'mores makings, pop, juice, tea, coffee, ketchup, mustard, brownie mix, pizza sauce, pepperoni, potatoes, oatmeal, beef stew, trail snacks, chips, popcorn, etc.)
-Campfire Cooking Pot
-LARGE Cooler with ice
-Egg Holder Storage Case (designed for camping trips)
-Plastic Utensils, Cups, Paper Plates
-Garbage Bags
-Giant Ziploc Bags (to place singed pie irons in when packing to come home)
-Sharp Knife
-Rubbermaid Tote to wash dishes in
-Dish Soap
-5-6 Dish Towels
-Campfire Glove (heatproof gloves that allow you to pick up hot logs off the fire, or hot pans)
-Mugs (for coffee & tea)
-Kettle to boil water (should be campfire safe)
-Bottled water - large quantities
-Picnic Table Cloth (campsite picnic tables are dirrrrrty!)
-Can Opener
-Travel Cutting Board
-Aluminum Foil & Ziploc Bags
-Non-Stick Cooking Spray
CLOTHING / HYGIENE / SAFETY:
-Standard clothes
-Extra socks, 1 pair extra walking shoes
-Rain coat, poncho, or garbage bags
-Bug Spray
-Sunscreen
-Usual Hygiene Products (forget shampoo if it's a short trip - you're allowed to be dirty when tent camping!)
-First Aid items (bandaids, benadryl, calamine lotion, antiseptic cream, aspirin, immodium AD, etc.)
-Hand Soap
-Towels (in case you get soaked in rain)
-Hand Sanitizer
FUN / OTHER:
-Deck of Cards / Travel Boardgame
-Camera / Extra Batteries
-Flashlights / Extra Batteries
-Fishing Pole / Tackle Box
-Lots of Cash to buy firewood near campsite - it's expensive!
-Wallet, ID, Cell Phone
Phew! It seems like a lot, but skip here and there and you'll be wishing you had these items when you're at the campsite. It's worth filling up the car with Rubbermaid Bins filled with this stuff. Oh - don't forget Rubbermaid Bins to put all this stuff in! You'll need to keep your possession and food waterproof if it rains!
Have fun!
What are some fun, cheap things to do in the summer?
Bonjour021
I am going to be super bored this summer if i can't think of anything to do! I dont have that much money so yeah. Any Ideas?
Answer
-- Free movies. Many of the larger chain movie theaters offer free movies for families of young children on weekday mornings. This is a great way to get out of the house with your kids. If your children are toddlers, this is also a good way to experiment to see if they are ready to sit through an entire movie; since it's free, you really have nothing to lose.
Tip: Get there early. Free movies often fill up fast.
-- Petting zoo. Many towns have free petting zoos or farms which are open to the public. Take advantage of this if there is one in your town. Children love animals, so this is a nice way to spend the day learning about nature. If there's no petting zoos in your area, visit the nearest pet shop--your kids will love visiting with all of the puppies, kittens and birds.
Tip: Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after visiting any type of animal facility.
--Library. Check your local library for free story time programs and other summer events. Public libraries are known for their free children's programs-- especially in the summer. Ask for a schedule of events and take your kids each week.
Tip: Some programs require pre-registration. Call ahead to make sure your child will be able to attend.
--Hike and picnic. Hike through the biggest park in your area and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy afterwards. Picnicking outside will delight your children and hiking is great exercise! For an extra treat, fly a kite after lunch.
Tip: If you don't already own one, check your local dollar store for inexpensive kites.
--Learn about your town. Learn about your town's cultural and historical background. Visit the historical society and any museums or archives that your town has to offer. Even the county courthouse can be an interesting place to visit!
Tip: If you're looking for something different to do, visit the courthouse and sit in on a local court case. Citizens are usually welcome to sit in on court cases; however, if there's a high profile court case going on, there may be limited seating available to the public.
--Take a free tour. Local TV studios, restaurants, and factories often offer free tours. Call ahead to book a date to learn more about all of the interesting places in your area.
Tip: Check the Internet or your local phone book for information on tours that are open to the public.
-- Museums. Visit a local museum. You may have to pay for admission for the adults in your group, children usually get in for free, so it still will be a relatively inexpensive day. Eat lunch in the picnic's courtyard.
Tip: If your kids are too young to be interested in artwork and paintings, look for museums that specialize in children's toys or antiques.
-- If you can't afford a week away, consider taking a long weekend instead. A few days at the beach or in a hotel still counts as a vacation. Also, if you want to save even more money, go off- season. Book your stay before July 4th or after Labor Day, when rates are the cheapest.
Tip: If you can't book off-season, consider splitting the cost of a hotel with a friend or family member.
AND
1. Gather up a few friends, and have a picnic in your back .
2. Go on a walk and take pictures of trees, flowers, dogs, etc.
3. Buy some fashion magazines, pick out a couple of really cute outfits, and try to recreate them for less!
4. Bead some bracelets and sell them for charity.
5. Volunteer at the local animal or homeless shelter.
6. Clean your room!
7. Bake some cupcakes and deliver them to friends and family.
8. Play some childhood games like "Sorry", "Candyland", or "Pretty Pretty Princess".
9. Take your dog for a walk.
10. E-mail a friend you haven't spoken to in awhile.
11. Do 25 jumping jacks!
12. Look through old family scrapbooks, photo books, and yearbooks.
13. Make a root beer float.
14. Go to the movies with your siblings.
15. Go window-shopping with a friend.
16. Write a poem.
17. Make fresh, homemade fruit juice.
18. Give your dog a bath.
19. Make dinner for your family.
20. Baby-sit for a neighbor.
21. Have a sleepover party and watch scary movies.
22. Plan a vacation you want to take next summer.
23. Plant flowers in your yard.
24. Sign up for a class.
25. Have a bubble bath.
26. Make a mixed CD of your favorite songs and title it "The soundtrack of my life".
27. Order a pizza.
28. Splash around in a plastic kiddy pool.
29. Buy some crayons and a coloring book.
30. Read a book based on a movie you have seen.
31. Make a scrapbook of your baby pictures.
32. Get a job or an internship.
33. Start a diary and write in it everyday.
34. Spend the day at the library.
35. Draw a self-portrait.
36. Make a collage out of old magazines.
37. Run around in the sprinklers.
38. Go to a museum.
39. Go out for lunch with one of your parents.
40. Jump in the pool with your clothes on.
41. Eat last night's leftovers for breakfast.
42. Learn to sew or knit.
43. Invite friends over and have a tea party.
44. Swing on the swings at the park.
45. Tie-Dye a t-shirt or bed sheets with Kool-Aid!
46. Make a smoothie.
47. Learn how to define and spell 5 new words from the dictionary.
48. Make popsicles in your freezer.
49. Put on the radio and dance.
50. Go camping in your backyard!
-- Free movies. Many of the larger chain movie theaters offer free movies for families of young children on weekday mornings. This is a great way to get out of the house with your kids. If your children are toddlers, this is also a good way to experiment to see if they are ready to sit through an entire movie; since it's free, you really have nothing to lose.
Tip: Get there early. Free movies often fill up fast.
-- Petting zoo. Many towns have free petting zoos or farms which are open to the public. Take advantage of this if there is one in your town. Children love animals, so this is a nice way to spend the day learning about nature. If there's no petting zoos in your area, visit the nearest pet shop--your kids will love visiting with all of the puppies, kittens and birds.
Tip: Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after visiting any type of animal facility.
--Library. Check your local library for free story time programs and other summer events. Public libraries are known for their free children's programs-- especially in the summer. Ask for a schedule of events and take your kids each week.
Tip: Some programs require pre-registration. Call ahead to make sure your child will be able to attend.
--Hike and picnic. Hike through the biggest park in your area and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy afterwards. Picnicking outside will delight your children and hiking is great exercise! For an extra treat, fly a kite after lunch.
Tip: If you don't already own one, check your local dollar store for inexpensive kites.
--Learn about your town. Learn about your town's cultural and historical background. Visit the historical society and any museums or archives that your town has to offer. Even the county courthouse can be an interesting place to visit!
Tip: If you're looking for something different to do, visit the courthouse and sit in on a local court case. Citizens are usually welcome to sit in on court cases; however, if there's a high profile court case going on, there may be limited seating available to the public.
--Take a free tour. Local TV studios, restaurants, and factories often offer free tours. Call ahead to book a date to learn more about all of the interesting places in your area.
Tip: Check the Internet or your local phone book for information on tours that are open to the public.
-- Museums. Visit a local museum. You may have to pay for admission for the adults in your group, children usually get in for free, so it still will be a relatively inexpensive day. Eat lunch in the picnic's courtyard.
Tip: If your kids are too young to be interested in artwork and paintings, look for museums that specialize in children's toys or antiques.
-- If you can't afford a week away, consider taking a long weekend instead. A few days at the beach or in a hotel still counts as a vacation. Also, if you want to save even more money, go off- season. Book your stay before July 4th or after Labor Day, when rates are the cheapest.
Tip: If you can't book off-season, consider splitting the cost of a hotel with a friend or family member.
AND
1. Gather up a few friends, and have a picnic in your back .
2. Go on a walk and take pictures of trees, flowers, dogs, etc.
3. Buy some fashion magazines, pick out a couple of really cute outfits, and try to recreate them for less!
4. Bead some bracelets and sell them for charity.
5. Volunteer at the local animal or homeless shelter.
6. Clean your room!
7. Bake some cupcakes and deliver them to friends and family.
8. Play some childhood games like "Sorry", "Candyland", or "Pretty Pretty Princess".
9. Take your dog for a walk.
10. E-mail a friend you haven't spoken to in awhile.
11. Do 25 jumping jacks!
12. Look through old family scrapbooks, photo books, and yearbooks.
13. Make a root beer float.
14. Go to the movies with your siblings.
15. Go window-shopping with a friend.
16. Write a poem.
17. Make fresh, homemade fruit juice.
18. Give your dog a bath.
19. Make dinner for your family.
20. Baby-sit for a neighbor.
21. Have a sleepover party and watch scary movies.
22. Plan a vacation you want to take next summer.
23. Plant flowers in your yard.
24. Sign up for a class.
25. Have a bubble bath.
26. Make a mixed CD of your favorite songs and title it "The soundtrack of my life".
27. Order a pizza.
28. Splash around in a plastic kiddy pool.
29. Buy some crayons and a coloring book.
30. Read a book based on a movie you have seen.
31. Make a scrapbook of your baby pictures.
32. Get a job or an internship.
33. Start a diary and write in it everyday.
34. Spend the day at the library.
35. Draw a self-portrait.
36. Make a collage out of old magazines.
37. Run around in the sprinklers.
38. Go to a museum.
39. Go out for lunch with one of your parents.
40. Jump in the pool with your clothes on.
41. Eat last night's leftovers for breakfast.
42. Learn to sew or knit.
43. Invite friends over and have a tea party.
44. Swing on the swings at the park.
45. Tie-Dye a t-shirt or bed sheets with Kool-Aid!
46. Make a smoothie.
47. Learn how to define and spell 5 new words from the dictionary.
48. Make popsicles in your freezer.
49. Put on the radio and dance.
50. Go camping in your backyard!
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