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What should you bring with you to camp?

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Wed, Jul 15, 2009
David Dunning
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What are your recommendations? Share your wisdom and help others to pack The Right Stuff!

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Wed, Jul 15, 2009
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David Dunning
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My list

In no particular order:

  • Camera (and then upload your photos here when you return home!)
  • Flashlight(s) — strongly recommended
  • 2 towels — one that can get grungy at the swimmin' hole or whatever, the other for showers
  • Swim suit
  • Sleeping bag (a necessity!)
  • Pillow (totally optional)
  • Folding chair(s) — nice to have, especially for us older folk.
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Bar soap or whatever, for showering
  • Shampoo
  • Toothpaste (and perhaps a toothbrush... )
  • Earplugs (to sleep around snorers)

If you are tent camping:

  • Tent!
  • Hammer, for tent pegs
  • Pad or something for your sleeping bag
  • Tent dustbroom (on my list because I keep forgetting it)
  • Lantern of some kind

For critter control:

  • Lightweight long (or convertable) pants, if it's hot
  • Lightweight long-sleeve top, if it's hot
  • Insect repellent
  • Mosquito coils, etc.

What else?

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Mon, Jul 20, 2009
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David Dunning
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Another thing — your checkbook!

I forgot an important item. Your checkbook!

I have forgotten this myself more than once, since I normally never take my checkbook with me anywhere, anymore. But it's the only option other than cash to pay for your Family Camp fee. It seems to me like it would probably be a good idea for Camp to have a credit card processing widget, but until that happens, don't forget to bring your checkbook (or enough cash).

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Mon, Jul 27, 2009
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Richard Silva
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How about shoes?

Most of the paths around camp are not smooth pavements, but gravel and dirt.  Only the essential paths between the dining hall, bathrooms, and dormitory are paved out of consideration for those with mobility needs.  However elsewhere the surface is sometimes a little uneven.  You need good shoes suitable for the outdoors.  One of the attractions at Camp is the hiking trails.  These trails are best appreciated with sturdy shoes with good soles and protection for the toes.  Lightweight sandals will definitely make for a challenging walk.

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