Camping with friends?

Ulrike Hert: map of camp sitematchesflashlight with extra batteriesSomething for cooking food and heating waterinsect repellentfirst aid kit...Show more

Hipolito Rightmire: If you are going for several days, don't forget extra batteries for your lights. They only last a couple of days depending how long you use them each night. I hope somebody knows how to start a fire. I know it's not difficult but my friend had no idea how to start it when we went camping. Thank goodness I knew how to do it.Make sure you have plenty of changes of clothes, and for all weather and temperatures. If you get really dirty or wet you want to be able to change. If you plan to go hiking be sure to have jeans or other long pants.You should have a good mess kit (cooking kit). You should have dishes, and silverware. And you probably want to have something to clean the dishes with (make sure you have plenty of water for this, or maybe you want paper plates and plastic silverware). And a good f! irst aid kit....Show more

Marco Stolarz: You didn't say if it was in a camp ground or not. Hiking into an area may be different. We camp in camp grounds.Tent, sleeping bag/blankets, etc. WATER! Make sure to take your own just in case the campground doesn't have any drinkable water. Have a water container in case they do have some drinking water. Food, Bug Spray, matches/lighter, firewood (can't depend on finding any once you get there). Lights. (some campgrounds have electricity) if not you will need a lantern/flashlights. (toilet paper, paper towels (luxury items).These are the basics. Most of all, just enjoy yourself....Show more

Horace Escue: http://camping.about.com/od/campingforbeginners/Ad...http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists....Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com) Shelter and Bedding (essentials)__ tent__ tarp__ sleeping bag__ sleeping pad__ headrestCooking and Dining (essentials)__ water__ food__ cooler__ camp stove__ mess! kit__ can opener__ charcoalClothes__ t-shirts__ shorts__ jean! s/pants__ socks__ shoes/boots__ camp shoes__ hat/cap__ sweater__ rain poncho__ underwear__ swim suit__ laundry bag__ _______________ _______________ _______________ _____________Personal Hygiene__ tooth brush__ tooth paste__ wash rag(s)__ towel(s)__ soap__ comb/brush__ nail clippers__ razor__ toilet paper__ _______________ _____________ Shelter and Bedding (optionals)__ book__ cot__ comforter__ throw rug__ pillowCooking and Dining (optionals)__ charcoal chimney__ smoker__ Dutch oven__ hot dog sticks__ pie irons__ chairs__ folding table__ table cloth__ butane lighter__ screen roomCleaning Items__ broom__ dust pan__ whisk broom__ lawn rake__ dish pan__ detergent__ dish rags__ ppt scrubberFirst Aid Kit__ personal medication__ bandages__ aspirin, Tylenol__ medical tape__ sterile gauze__ elastic wrap__ antiseptic wipes__ antibiotic cream__ burn ointment__ sunburn lotion__ hydrogen peroxide__ scissors__ tweezers__ eye wash__ sanitary napkins__ snake bite kit Chuck Box__ salt and ! pepper__ herbs and spices__ cooking oil__ pot holders__ paper towels__ napkins__ plastic trash bags__ tongs and spatula__ aluminum foil__ measuring cups__ plastic silverware__ paper plates/bowls__ plastic cups__ zip lock bags__ knives__ cutting board__ cork screwMiscellaneous Items__ binoculars__ bird guide__ bug spray__ bungi cords__ camera__ candles__ cards, games__ cell phone__ clothes pins__ compass__ duct tape__ fishing gear__ flashlight__ frisbee__ GPS__ kites__ knife__ lantern__ matches__ pen and paper__ rope__ shower bag__ sun block__ tools__ water filters__ whistle...Show more

Katheryn Skrobacki: Good point. We won't be camping on camping grounds.