Camping: Packing List

[BajaBob]

Here is a list of stuff you might want to bring for camping. I gathered most of this stuff from Sigh's older camping thread. Most of this stuff is not essential to your stay, but will make it more enjoyable. If you have something to add, post it up and i'll add it.


Camping Location Fees

• OHV sticker ($8 as of 4/2/09) (Available at all official parks, you will need one to wheel)
• $100.00 in cash for covering overnight camping fees (weekend).

Red - Highly Recommended
Green - Recommended
Black - Non-Essential/Should be readily available from others
*[Item] - Added since posting of list


CAMPING GEAR

• Tent & Tarp (Lay tarp on ground, keeps tent clean)
• Air Mattress (Need an inverter if it runs of AC, or DC/Batt Air Pump)
• Sleeping Bags
• Coleman Stove
• Coleman Cylinders
• Ice Chest (with lots of ice!)
• Buckets
• Mallet
• Pots and Pans
• Plates
• Bowls
• Silverware
• Knife Set
• Cooking Utensils
• Wash Buckets
• Water Jugs (non-potable)

CAMPING SUPPLIES

• Bottled Water
• 3x Gal. Water Jugs (Cheaper than bottled)
• Cokes
• Beer
• Coffee Bags/Coffee/Coffee Maker (Percolator-Stove/AC Powered-Inverter)
• Breakfast food
• Sandwich Makins
• Chips
• Plastic Wear (In case of rain)
  
• Sugar Packets
• Creme
• Tough Twine
• Plastic Garbage Bags
• Hand Wipes (Grease ones, and Antibacterial)
• *Fire Wood

CAMPING PACKING LIST

• Tooth Brush/Tooth Paste
• Bug Repellent
• Deodorant
• Soap
• Shorts (x2)
• Shirts (x2)
• Socks (x3)
• Cap
• Bandana (x3)
• Contacts w/ Case
• Ibuprophin
• Camera
• Batteries
• *Benadryl
• Toilet Paper in Zip-Lock (x2)
• Towels
• Candle Lantern
• Fire Striker
• Flash Lights
• Sunglasses Case
• Sunblock

Jeep

• Full Tank of Gas (Upon arrival to camp)
  
• Cable Locks (for taking your doors off and securing them to a tree)
• Ratchet Set (for newbies who don't have disconnects)
• Tow Strap (If you dont have a winch)
• Tow Points (Front and rear)
• Spare Tire
• Spare Parts (axles, u-joints, ect.)
• Tire Deflators
• Hi-Lift Jack or bottle jack (If you don't own one, someone else will)
• CB Radio
• Diff Oil
• Engine Oil
• Bottleneck Jack
  

Misc

• Dog Leash
• Dog Food
• Dog Bowls
• Obedience Classes
• Harness (If riding in Jeep)

Travel Checklist

• Make sure your Jeep's tires are inflated properly, unless you are towing.
• If you are towing, make sure you have proper equipment. (Flat Towing, More Flat Towing,)
• Check Oil Level
• *First Aid Kit
• Check Brakes/Fluid
• Check Window Washer Fluid
• Take off tires and clean away any mud in brake rotors
• Check Spare
• Check under Jeep for damaged control arms, bushings, loose bolts, ect.
• Balanced Tires
• Clean Air Filter

Personally, I get an oil change after every run. Especially after Gilmer, dust and engines don't mix.

[wagoon]

You think Bob's is bad, look at mine

Water
1 gallon daily per person, Containers for water storage.

Food
MRE (Meals Ready to Eat / Dehydrated Food/ Food to cook)

Outdoor cooking supplies
Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic
utensils.
Canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
Canned juices, milk, soup
Staples - sugar, salt, pepper
High-energy foods - peanut butter, jelly,
crackers, granola bars, trail mix, Powerbars
Special foods for infants, elderly or persons
on special diets
First-Aid Kit
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
Scissors
Antiseptic
Latex gloves
Sunscreen
Sterile adhesive, triangular and sterile roller
bandages
Sterile gauze pads
Tweezers
Needle
Moistened towelettes
Thermometer
Tongue depressors
Petroleum jelly
Safety pins
Rubbing alcohol or bleach
Non-prescription drugs - aspirin or pain
reliever, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid,
syrup of Ipecac, laxative
Tools and Supplies
2-way radio
Battery operated, band or self-powered
radios
Flashlight
Lantern (battery, gas, kerosene, propane or
lamp oil)
Batteries
Gas container
Pet carrier
Non-electric can opener
Fire extinguisher
Tent
Tarps
Ratchet tie downs
Bungee cords
Candles
Pliers
Duct tape
Artificial ice
Ice chests / coolers
Axe
Compass
Matches in waterproof container
Plastic storage containers
Signal flare
Paper, pencil
Needles, thread
Waterproof container or water-tight,
re-sealable plastic bag
Maps
Whistle
Backpack, duffle bag
Portable generator
Medicine dropper
Aluminum foil
Cash or travelers' checks
Sanitation
Toilet paper
Soap, liquid detergent
Plastic garbage bags, ties
Household chlorine bleach
Miscellaneous
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Rain ponchos, rain suits
Hats and gloves
Thermal underwear
Blankets or sleeping bags
Cots, air mattresses
Sunglasses
Special Items
For Baby - formula, diapers, bottles,
powdered milk, medications
For Children - games, books, activity pages,
special toy
For Adults - heart and blood pressure
medications, insulin, prescription drugs,
denture needs, contact lenses/supplies, extra
eyeglasses
For Pets - proper identification, immunization
records, medications, ample supply of food
and water, pet carrier

[Brian]

I have closed this thread. We will keep this thread for future reference.

If you have anything that you think should be added to the lists please send me a PM.