Camping Gear & Equipment

Camping gear and equipment you might want to consider for your upcoming camping trip will include things that are going to help you stay comfortable in your chosen camping spot. If your going to the beach you might like to take fishing rods and tackle, bait including nets and whtever you might use to catch bait.

If your taking a boat then you will need to take the saftety equipment and fuel. Think of recreational activities and make a list of “toys” to keep the kids entertained. Do you need to take extra tents and sleeping gear? Tools – take a shovel and aand electric drill and a snatch strap as they can come in very handy when you least expect them. And don’t forget to pack a couple of torches in case you need to take a walk after dark!

Food & water – well it goes without saying but taking plenty of water and food is important. Always take more water than you think you will need just in case!  Keeping water cool and food fresh is helped if you use a good fridge / freezer such as a waeco or engel – they are not cheap but they are worth the investment if you are regualr camper. (try typing engel into our search box for a price check)

Miscellaneous 
Sunscreen/chapstick Flashlight/batteries
Lantern with fuel/mantles Pocket knife
Extra batteries/bulbs Plastic grocery bags
Compass/GPS Binoculars
Bug repellant/candles Rope/clothes line
Whistle Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot
Water filters/purification/treatment Bungi cords/straps
Camera/battery/film/video (see photo jigsaw puzzles) Cards/games/toys/golf
Books/magazines (a Kindle would be better) Duct tape/electrical tape
Candles Notepad/pen
Maps/directions Reservations info./confirmation
Misc. tools Cell phone/charger & 2-way radios/walkie talkies
Backpack/fanny pack Small shovel
Fishing gear/license/bait Safety pins
Radio Money/ID/credit card/quarters
Musical instruments/song books Bikes/helmets
Camp chairs Travel alarm clock
Sunglasses Work gloves
Hammock Umbrella
First aid kit Hand wipes
Tissues Drinks/snacks
Saw/axe Small sewing kit
Park map/guidebooks/trail maps Fire extinguisher
Lantern pole or hanger Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
Collapsible drying rack Scissors
Popcorn Watch
Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)

Cooking
 
Large water jug & water bucket Potholders/oven mitts
Coolers/ice Pots and frying pans with lids
Thermos Soap for outside of pots and pans
Stove with fuel/propane Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
Matches/lighter Tongs
Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner Skewers/grill forks
Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc Can opener/bottle opener
Campfire grill/BBQ grill Folding table
Fire starters/newspaper Dutch oven
Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips Pie irons
Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls Mugs/paper cups
Silverware/plastic silverware Mixing bowl
Measuring cups Cutting board
Heavy-duty aluminum foil Ziplock bags
Paper towels Napkins
Trash bags Dish pan
Dish soap Dish rags/towels
Clothes pins Scrub pad/brillo
Cooking oil/Pam spray Seasonings/sugar/condiments
Containers for food storage Potato peeler

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