What should i take on a camping trip?

Ryan Rusty

Looking for an experienced hiker/camper to make a checklist for me or a link to a checklist for overnight camping trips. Ive been in the woods a good bit doing day hikes using hydration packs but ive finally bought myself a real hiking back pack and want to do some more serious hikes, 10 - 20 miles over the coarse of a few days. Also, looking for items that a person wouldn't think of taking on a trip that tends to be very useful. I live in Western Montana and most of the elevations are above 5000ft all the time, Just wanna make sure i'm gonna survive out there when i really go into the wild. Thanks in advance.

Answer
Check out this site:

http://www.backpacking.net/ten-essl.html

I can't get to my gear list right now as my PDA is caput.. but you
NEED the 10 essentials, and I would include garbage bags
to keep stuff not-wet and to be able to take out trash.

Use your brain...don't expect somebody from the internet
will be a useful source of info...all I can say is try to think of
ways to keep your gear dry, take enough non-cotton clothes
to cover you, and invest in a killer sleeping bag.

I'm a flat-lander and have hiked/camped alot (for over 40 years) but don't have experience in your situation.
have any camping experience where you're located at...

Best way to figure out if your gear works is to "camp out" in your
back-yard...no problems if something screws up, just pack it in
and go to sleep in your bed. If you don't have a backyard, find a friend
that does...you really need to "try" your gear out before you use it in
the field.

I know this doesn't answer your original question, but getting a gear list
is easy in this internet age, knowing what to do with it, and how it works with how you camp is another question, and I believe that was
the question you really wanted to ask, and I still haven't answered it
fully...

Remnant

I'm going to camp. What should I bring?

NJRoadie

I have a general idea but I want to know the specifics.
I'm having a outdoor sleepover with my girlfriends.

Answer
These are my check lists, i hope you can make use of it...

Gear Checklist: Mountaineering
Clothing
Outerwear
waterproof/breathable jacket
waterproof/breathable pants
insulated parka
fleece jacket or wool sweater
fleece pants
waterproof gaiters
synthetic hiking pants
synthetic shorts
Base Layer
midweight long john top
midweight long john bottoms
long sleeve T-shirt
synthetic briefs
synthetic sports bra
synthetic T-shirt
Accessories
wool or fleece hat
balaclava
midweight wool or fleece gloves
synthetic liner gloves
waterproof overmitts
Footwear
waterproof hiking boots
camp footwear
wool or synthetic socks (3)
liner socks (2)
Extras
sun hat
bandanna
single long whistle: stop
two whistles: resume hiking
three whistles: emergency

Gear
trekking poles
white gas stove and fuel bottles
lighter and waterproof matches
cookset
eating utensils, bowl, and insulated mug
headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb
32 oz. water bottles (2)
water bottle parkas (2)
water treatment (filter, tablets, or drops)
pocket knife or multitool
compass
sunglasses
first-aid kit with personal medications
chemical heat packs
stuff sacks
assorted zipper-lock bags
bear-bagging rope (or canister)
insect repellent
mesh head net or suit
sunscreen (SPF 15+)
lip balm (SPF 15+)
toilet paper and trowel
pee bottle

Hiking-Mountaineering-Camping Checklist
Target Weight for fully-loaded pack ("every ounce counts!"):
<20 pounds: summer up to 3 overnights
<30 pounds: winter up to 3 overnights

Clothing
hiking boots
socks (2 pair; wool/synthetic, not cotton)
sock liners (personal preference)
long pants
shorts (or zip-off pants)
t-shirt (2; synthetic, not cotton)
underwear (2; synthetic, not cotton)
long sleeve shirt
camp shoes (e.g. sandals)
hat (wool for winter)
bandana

Hiking Gear
backpack
webbing/straps for attaching gear to backpack
trekking or ski poles
whistle
Dog Gear
water bottle
Food
towel/blanket for sleeping
brush

shovel

Camping Gear/shared
tent or tarp/ground cover
camp stove
fuel for camp stove (incl backup)
matches (waterproof)
cooking utensils (pot/pan)
water filter
Iodine tablets
watch with altimeter and/or GPS
clothes line
duct tape
multi-tool (e.g. Fisherman's)
camera
cell phone
2-way radios (only if expecting to split groups)
bear spray
Food/shared
dinner (freeze-dried, e.g. pasta, sauce)
breakfast (e.g. oatmeal)
coffee (instant) & creamer
Personal Items
sunglasses
medicines (cold, aspirin, etc)
sleeping aid (e.g. Xanax)
First aid (bandaids, polysporin, needle)
toiletries (tooth brush/paste)
moleskin
knife/scissors (e.g. small Swiss Army)
towel (small, quick-dry)
ear plugs/eye shield
sunscreen (SPS 15+)
Lip balm (SPS 15+)
bug repellant
toilet paper (with extra zip-lock bag)
wipes
map
compass
book
flashlight/headlamp w/ extra batteries
mirror (for signaling)

Camping Gear/individual
sleeping bag (down; light/compressible)
sleeping pad
eating utensils (bowl, mug, spoon)
garbage bag
emergency space blanket
camp chair
pillow case (use filled with clothes)
Food/individual
water bottles/bladder (bladder not when below freezing)
electrolyte replacement (Cytomax, Gatorade)
trail mix or power bars
beef jerky or dried steak nuggets
Lunch (e.g. sandwich)
Medical/shared
medical gloves
SAM splint
Benedryl (for allergic reactions)
Sawyer Extractor (for bites/stings)
Tincture of benzoin (skin disinfectant)
Bloodstopper (to control bleeding)
Roll tape
triangular bandages (cravats)
4"x4" sterile dressing
CPR shield
single long whistle: stop
two whistles: resume hiking
three whistles: emergency

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