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What are some helpful things to bring for camping? |
Travel Info I am going to Yosemite to camp for the first time. I have the usuals like a tent, sleeping bag, insect spray, sunblock, flashlight - but what are some other things I should bring? Travel Tips These are my check lists i hope you can make use of it and see what you might find needed in your camping trip. take care... Gear Checklist: Mountaineering Clothing Outerwear waterproof/breathable jacket waterproof/breathable pants insulated parka fleece jacket or wool sweater fleece pants waterproof gaiters synthetic hiking pants synthetic shorts Base Layer midweight long john top midweight long john bottoms long sleeve T-shirt synthetic briefs synthetic sports bra synthetic T-shirt Accessories wool or fleece hat balaclava midweight wool or fleece gloves synthetic liner gloves waterproof overmitts Footwear waterproof hiking boots camp footwear wool or synthetic socks (3) liner socks (2) Extras sun hat bandanna single long whistle: stop two whistles: resume hiking three whistles: emergency Gear Mountaineering Specific Gear internal frame pack mountaineering boots hinged 12-point crampons mountaineering axe (70cm) climbing harness climbing helmet belay/rappel device prussik slings or mechanical ascenders sewn runners daisy chains avalanche probe lightweight avalanche shovel climbing ropes protection hardware (nuts, screws, etc.) ski goggles glacier glasses avalanche transceiver Other Gear Internal or external frame backpack convertible or four-season tent down sleeping bag (-30掳 to 20掳F) inflatable sleeping pad closed-cell foam sleeping pad trekking poles white gas stove and fuel bottles lighter and waterproof matches cookset eating utensils, bowl, and insulated mug headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb 32 oz. water bottles (2) water bottle parkas (2) water treatment (filter, tablets, or drops) pocket knife or multitool compass sunglasses first-aid kit with personal medications chemical heat packs stuff sacks assorted zipper-lock bags bear-bagging rope (or canister) insect repellent mesh head net or suit sunscreen (SPF 15+) lip balm (SPF 15+) toilet paper and trowel pee bottle Hiking-Mountaineering-Camping Checklist Target Weight for fully-loaded pack ("every ounce counts!"): <20 pounds: summer up to 3 overnights <30 pounds: winter up to 3 overnights Clothing hiking boots socks (2 pair; wool/synthetic, not cotton) sock liners (personal preference) long pants shorts (or zip-off pants) t-shirt (2; synthetic, not cotton) underwear (2; synthetic, not cotton) long sleeve shirt camp shoes (e.g. sandals) hat (wool for winter) bandana Hiking Gear backpack webbing/straps for attaching gear to backpack trekking or ski poles whistle Dog Gear water bottle Food towel/blanket for sleeping brush Camping Gear/shared tent or tarp/ground cover camp stove fuel for camp stove (incl backup) matches (waterproof) cooking utensils (pot/pan) water filter Iodine tablets watch with altimeter and/or GPS clothes line duct tape multi-tool (e.g. Fisherman's) camera cell phone 2-way radios (only if expecting to split groups) bear spray Food/shared dinner (freeze-dried, e.g. pasta, sauce) breakfast (e.g. oatmeal) coffee (instant) & creamer Personal Items sunglasses medicines (cold, aspirin, etc) sleeping aid (e.g. Xanax) First aid (bandaids, polysporin, needle) toiletries (tooth brush/paste) moleskin knife/scissors (e.g. small Swiss Army) towel (small, quick-dry) ear plugs/eye shield sunscreen (SPS 15+) Lip balm (SPS 15+) bug repellant toilet paper (with extra zip-lock bag) wipes map compass book flashlight/headlamp w/ extra batteries mirror (for signaling) Camping Gear/individual sleeping bag (down; light/compressible) sleeping pad eating utensils (bowl, mug, spoon) garbage bag emergency space blanket camp chair pillow case (use filled with clothes) Food/individual water bottles/bladder (bladder not when below freezing) electrolyte replacement (Cytomax, Gatorade) trail mix or power bars beef jerky or dried steak nuggets Lunch (e.g. sandwich) Medical/shared medical gloves SAM splint Benedryl (for allergic reactions) Sawyer Extractor (for bites/stings) Tincture of benzoin (skin disinfectant) Bloodstopper (to control bleeding) Roll tape triangular bandages (cravats) 4"x4" sterile dressing CPR shield single long whistle: stop two whistles: resume hiking three whistles: emergency Others cooler, ice, food, snacks, plates, silverware, seasonings, lantern, toilet paper, cards or board games. pillow sheets, Bottled water and food and a lighter and an army knife. BUG SPRAY!!! dont forget a can opener. humm food:p like boots'? i think ... sweater maybe its cold at night....insect spray take tons of this you ill really need it... marshmellowss...matches... well i hope ive help you.. luck dagger,a mini stove and pan.that is what i usually bring along too. less hassle when you wanna cook!!!! |
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