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- Camping, Tenting,
- Hiking in The Great Outdoors
- The
Copper Pot
- Campfire Grub
- Drinks of the Wild
- Foods of the Wild
- Backpac Tac
- Smore Recipes
- Wild Gear
- Tenting Gear
- Photography Gear
- Fishing Gear
- Tubing, Water Play Gear
- Campfire Stories
- Spooky Campfire Stories
- Hiker Mama
- Nature Trails
- Fall Foliage
- Waterfalls
- Edible Fruit, Plants, Nuts
- Mushroom Hunters
- Fossil Hunters
- Wildlife Haven
- Packing Poochie
- Hidden Dangers
- Wildflowers
- Roaring Rapids
- The Rapids
- Fishing Holes
- Waterfalls
- Canoeing
- Tubing
- Moose on the Loose
- West Nile Virus
- Campfire Grub
PACKIN POOCHIE - Preparing for that Great Outdoor Adventure
When Tom and I had re-anchored ourselves into our car, the beautiful pink ice chest between us, I relayed my 'experience' to him - and we begin a conversation about the necessities of camping.
If you've never been camping, or if you are a Greenhorn Camper, here is a list that might help as you plan your camping trip.
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The 'must' items for an overnight camping trip include:
-tent with a rainfly
-pad to place under your tent
-an inflatable mattress is worth every single penny!
-air pump
-sleeping bags
-pillows
-sheets or extra blankets - according to the temps and time of year
-flashlight
-knife
-lantern
-plastic bags (for dirty laundry, camp trash, etc.)
-potable water
-matches or a lighter
-map
-toilet paper
-paper towels
-simple first aid kit
-change of clothing + extra pair of shoes and socks
-toiletries (deodorant, razor, shampoo, soap, comb, etc.)
-towels and a few washcloths
Depending upon what you wish to eat, you may need a campstove, fuel for the stove, cooking and eating utensils, plates and cups (and of course,d food). If your destination is equipped with cooking grills, you may need wood or charcoal, and lighter fluid. Be sure and pack a plastic tablecloth for your picnic table.
Also, the amount and type of clothing that you will pack for your trip will be dependent upon the weather. If it's cold, don't forget your thermal socks, a couple of sweatshirts, a jacket and gloves. One last thing that you may want to consider taking along….an ice chest.
- The
Velvet Hiker
- Mirror, Mirror on the Pond
- Hiking, Falling Manna From Heaven
- Hiker's Bread Recipe
- Hiker From Hail
- Proper Hiking Attire
- Trailheads
- Alley Loop
- The Looping Trails
- Nature Trails
- Rocky Trails
- State Parks
- NRA's
- Wildlife Refuges
- Before You Go Camping
- Senoritas Taquitas
- Biscuit in the Sky
- Chuckwagon Supper
- Lucy's Lazy Chili Pie
- Piggy in the Blanket
- Oh Fudge!
- Campfire Breakfast Suggestions
- Historical Markers
- Mirror, Mirror on the Pond
