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Weekend Camping Trip

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Packing list for a 2-3-day camping trip.

Toiletries and personal care

  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
  • Biodegradable soap-shampoo
  • Camp towel
  • Strong sunscreen and lip balm
    UVA/UVB
  • Insect repellent

Clothing

  • Underwear
  • Long underwear (top and bottom)
  • 2 T-shirts
  • 2 pairs of hiking socks
  • Long pants
  • Shorts
  • Belt
  • Lightweight long-sleeve sweater
  • Medium-weight sweater or fleece jacket
  • Medium to heavy trail hikers
    —with good traction and ankle support.
  • Flip-flops or sandals
  • Baseball cap, boonie hat, etc.
  • Bandana or buff
  • Rainproof jacket with hood
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves

Food and drink

  • Insulated cup, plate, bowl and spork
  • Canteen or water bottle
    —at least one quart.
  • Fire flint, lighter, matches and other fire-making implements
  • Stove and fuel
  • Cookset
  • Cleaning supplies
    —baby wipes work great.
  • Energy bars
  • Backpacking food
    See http://www.spadout.com/w/backpacking-food/ for ideas.
  • Water containers
  • Water filter or chemical purification
  • A few Ziploc bags

Medicine

  • First-aid kit
  • Prescription medicine
  • Glasses and/or contact lenses

Miscellaneous

  • Sturdy notebook and pen
  • Knife or multi-tool
    Fixed blade full tang knife is the best.
  • Sunglasses
  • 25ft of 550 Parachute Cord
  • Emergency cash
  • Emergency phone numbers
    Search and rescue, your physician, etc.
  • Hand shovel

Luggage and security

  • Pack cover
  • Daypack for excursions away from the camp
    The one with hydration bladder is the best.
  • Backpack

Camp

  • Sleeping pad
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag

Gadgets

  • Watch with alarm
  • Camera with extra memory and batteries
  • Solar charger
  • CB radio
  • PLB or SPOT
  • Headlamp and/or flashlight with extra batteries
  • Map of the region, compass and GPS (optional)

Clothing

  • Cotton t-shirt for night

To do

  • Notify someone of your plans
    Tell them your destination, how long you'll be there and when to expect you back.
  • Activate proper SPOT profile
  • Delete old pictures from camera
  • Charge and replace batteries in all electronic devices
  • Download maps to GPS
  • Print out maps, guides, etc.