Camping Checklist

Spending money

Basics
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tent
sleeping bags
pillows
air mattress / pump
tarp
rope
flashlights
batteries
lantern
propane
matches
firewood (buy there?)
bug spray: flying / ground
fly swatter
whisk broom
water: 2.5 gallon jugs
first aid kit
tools for car (including the instant tire repair stuff)
map(s)
garbage bags
bungie cords
paper towels
sunglasses

Optional items
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folding chair(s)
folding table
ax
shovel
camera
reading material
binoculars
fishing gear: pole(s) / tackle / net / license
pocket knife
cards / games
radio / tapes
wine glasses / corkscrew
marshmallow sticks
9V batteries / fine steel wool (firestarter)
femine hygene items
laundry detergent / fabric softener
manual can opener
duct tape

Personal care
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bath towels
shower thongs
back-up sunglasses
disposable contact & contact care supplies
hair dryer (don't laugh!)
hair brush / comb
hair tie-backs
baseball caps
shampoo
face wash
Q-tips
toothpaste
toothbrushes
asthma medication
antihistamene (especially important for stings even if the person doesn't have an allergy)personal bug repellant
fellsnaptha soap / anti-itch cream
sunscreen
moisturizer
bathing suits
beach towels
underwear
sleep shirts / sweats (don't let anyone sleep in the clothes they wore that day)
long pants (jeans)
shorts
T-shirts / tanktops / overshirts
thermals
sweatshirts / sweaters
jacket(s) / rain slicker
gloves
hiking boots
walking shoes
sandals / river walkers

Before we go
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housewatcher
pet care
water plants: inside and outside
leave emergency info with neighbor