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phaja1nine
Please advise on what kind of things you wished you had while hiking and camping in the jungle. I know that the basics will be covered but you list those as well just so I can be sure I am not missing anything. I love gadgets so feel free to include those as well.
Answer
One of the best things I had with me in the Peruvian jungle was this head buff/bandana. I was able to cover my neck and ears and face as necessary to avoid mosquito bites or any other of the creepy insects in the jungle.
Also a flashlight for night exploration was something I didn't bring and had to borrow. Wish I had my own.
And the insect repellent wipes were awesome to have on you to re-apply as needed. Put them in a plastic baggy as they are pretty wet and might leak depending on which ones you buy. I bought the ones that were individually wrapped which was very convenient.
I also wore a really thin long sleeve shirt to protect myself from the sun, jungle foliage and bugs.
As far as the basics, I brought:
cheap sunglasses - in case I broke them or lost them
sun block
hat
poncho - bring some type of plastic bag so you can store in your backpack.
daypack
anti bacterial soap or toilettes
anti-itch cream
aloe vera gel
band aids
Hope this is helpful. Have a great trip. It was one of my favorite adventures.
One of the best things I had with me in the Peruvian jungle was this head buff/bandana. I was able to cover my neck and ears and face as necessary to avoid mosquito bites or any other of the creepy insects in the jungle.
Also a flashlight for night exploration was something I didn't bring and had to borrow. Wish I had my own.
And the insect repellent wipes were awesome to have on you to re-apply as needed. Put them in a plastic baggy as they are pretty wet and might leak depending on which ones you buy. I bought the ones that were individually wrapped which was very convenient.
I also wore a really thin long sleeve shirt to protect myself from the sun, jungle foliage and bugs.
As far as the basics, I brought:
cheap sunglasses - in case I broke them or lost them
sun block
hat
poncho - bring some type of plastic bag so you can store in your backpack.
daypack
anti bacterial soap or toilettes
anti-itch cream
aloe vera gel
band aids
Hope this is helpful. Have a great trip. It was one of my favorite adventures.
What should I take for camping next to a river?
Kitty
I'm going camping this weekend and I don't have a clue on what to take
Answer
The best advice I can give for people starting out camping is to borrow or rent a tent, make due with what you already have at home (sleeping bags and blankets instead of mummy bags, camp fire grill instead of camp stove, etc), and only buy the absolute essentials. After that first trip you'll discover whether you even like camping, what gear worked or didn't and have a better idea of the level of comfort you want in the outdoors. For some people this will mean next time staying in a hotel or going in a recreational vehicle, while other people might want to take up backpacking, which requires a somewhat different set of equipment.
My top 10 list of basics for first time car camping:
1. Rain gear: PVC or coated nylon poncho
2. Tent, plastic ground sheet, stakes, mallet
3. Sleeping bags & blankets
4. Foam sleeping pad(s) but not air mattresses
5. Camp stove or small BBQ (or wood as required), lighter, utensils, knife, cups, plates, can opener, paper towels, etc.
6. Cooler, full of ice and perishable food, drinks
7. Bug spray, with DEET
http://www.rei.com/product/730353...
8. Sunscreen, hat
9. First Aid Kit
10. Flashlight, spare batteries
The best advice I can give for people starting out camping is to borrow or rent a tent, make due with what you already have at home (sleeping bags and blankets instead of mummy bags, camp fire grill instead of camp stove, etc), and only buy the absolute essentials. After that first trip you'll discover whether you even like camping, what gear worked or didn't and have a better idea of the level of comfort you want in the outdoors. For some people this will mean next time staying in a hotel or going in a recreational vehicle, while other people might want to take up backpacking, which requires a somewhat different set of equipment.
My top 10 list of basics for first time car camping:
1. Rain gear: PVC or coated nylon poncho
2. Tent, plastic ground sheet, stakes, mallet
3. Sleeping bags & blankets
4. Foam sleeping pad(s) but not air mattresses
5. Camp stove or small BBQ (or wood as required), lighter, utensils, knife, cups, plates, can opener, paper towels, etc.
6. Cooler, full of ice and perishable food, drinks
7. Bug spray, with DEET
http://www.rei.com/product/730353...
8. Sunscreen, hat
9. First Aid Kit
10. Flashlight, spare batteries
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