For Some Campers Who Are Stressed Out By Packing Because They Cannot Distinguish Whats Essential And Whats Not, Those That Are Tempted To Bring The Whole House Just To Make Sure They Have Not Forgotten Anything, Or Are Apprehensive About The Thought That They Missed Putting Something Important On Their Checklist, Heres A Helpful Checklist That Is Divided Into Categories To Ensure That Youre Not Forgetting Anything And To Make Packing Easier.Camping Gear1. A Reliable And Durable Tent. Choose One That Has Sturdy Poles, Durable Fabric, Heavy Duty Zippers And Sufficient Ventilation To Make The Atmosphere Inside The Tent Fresh And Breezy.2. Comfortable Sleeping Bag With Insulation For Cold Nights.3. A Lantern And Flashlight To Provide You With Light.4. Catalytic Heaters Like The Coleman SportCat Perfectemp Catalytic Heater Specifically Designed To Be Used Indoors Or In Enclosed Areas Such As Tents.5. Portable Water Heater6. Ropes And Strings That Can Be Used For A Variety Of Purposes: Putting Clothesline, Pitching Up The Tent And Many Others.7. Plastic Bags For Storage And Trash.Food And Cookware1. Cooking Utensils Such As Pots, Pans, Spatula.2. Dining Utensils Like Spoons, Forks, Knives, Plates. Its A Good Idea To Pack Sporks Which Are A Combination Of Spoon And Fork To Save Space In The Bags.3. Camp Stove Or Grill4. Fuel For The Stove5. Meal Ingredients Which Are Previously Measured At Home And Placed In Resealable Plastic Bags With Labels.6. Snacks7. WaterFirst Aid Kit1. Dressings Like Pads, Sterile Eye Pads, Sterile Gauze Pads Or Bandages To Be Applied In Any Event Of Someone Getting A Cut Or Wound.2. Elastic Bandages Which Are Used For Sprains, And Pressure Bandages.3. Thermometer4. Antisepticanesthetic Ointment Or Spray5. Anti-itch Ointment6. Medications For Headache, Tummy Pain And Fever Reducers.7. Sterile Eye Wash Like Saline Which If Sterile Can Also Be Used To Clean Wounds.Personal Essentials1. Cash. Be Sure You Have Extra For Any Emergency Expenses.2. Identification Cards. These Are Very Important And You Should Never Leave Without Them.3. Car Keys4. Cellular Phone. This Is Especially Important If Youre Camping In A Far Away Site. You Should Always Have A Means To Reach Someone In Case Of Urgent Situations.5. Camera, Film, Batteries To Capture Memorable Camping Moments.6. Binoculars7. Map8. Sufficient ClothesHygiene Supplies1. Soap And Shampoo2. Lotion, Sunscreen And Insect Repellent Spray To Keep Unwanted Insects Off Your Skin.3. Sanitizer And Alcohol4. Towels And HankiesThis Checklist Which Seeks To Help You Have A Memorable Camping Trip Without Failing To Bring Along Any Essential Camping Gear Is Simply A Guide And May Not Encompass All Your Personal Needs. Thats Why It Is Important That You Add To This Checklist Any Other Items (like Medications For An Allergy That You Have Or Your Favourite Pocketbook) That Were Not Mentioned.Always Remember That Aside From Planning The Camp Activities, It Is Also Imperative That You Are Able To Plan Carefully The Things You Have To Bring. You Dont Want To Suffer From An Aching Back Because Of An Overloaded Backpack Or To Be In The Middle Of The Woods Without The Things You Need Most.
