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Favorite Hobbies - Camping
One very popular hobby for many people is camping. I have gone camping many times throughout my life, in rain or snow, desert or forest. I have also camped on the banks of rivers, in snow caves, and in cabins. No matter where you go camping, your...
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The Journal of a Gardener in Tuscany June 23rd 2004 The wild flowers are dying back already, just days after their fantastic display peaked. The grass is yellowing and in a week, maybe less, all the green lush flowers will be a distant memory. ...
Thinking About Buying Redwing Boots?
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Tips On Buying Your First GPS Unit
Anyone that enjoys the great outdoors has probably heard of GPS devices. They can come in handy when you are hiking, boating, biking, or doing just about anything else in the great outdoors. Twenty years ago, you had to rely on a compass the...
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Camping Equipment Essentials

The following is a list of equipment that you likely want to take on a camping excursion.



Tent



Spare tent stakes



Sleeping Bags



Ground pad or air mattress



Stove and fuel



Lantern and fuel



Flashlight and spare bulb and batteries



Cookset



Dutch oven or Reflector oven



If taking a reflector oven- cake pans,



pie plates, muffin tins



Griddle or frying pans



Toaster



Pot holder



Can opener



Cooking utensils- spatula, large spoon, fork



Mixing bowls



Dishpan



Dish cloth and towels, Dish Soap



Plates, cups, knives , forks, spoons



Repair kit



Rope



First Aid Kit



Matches



Pocket knife




/> Saw



Moisture proof bags



aluminum foil



Food supplies



INDIVIDUAL GEAR



Water bottle



Toiletries



Soap



Towel



Insect Repellant



Hat



Rain gear-jacket and pants or poncho



Socks



Shirts- Cotton and wool



Sturdy shoes or boots for hiking,



lighter shoes for camp



Underclothing Long pants- cotton and wool



Sun screen lotion



Camera



binoculars



medications etc.



I hope this list has been of assistance in preparing you for your camping excursion.


Val and Robin Shortt are experienced campers and own three outdoor websites For more tips like these and to register for their Free newsletter visit:Good Night Camping Equipment

 

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