Post your camping / gear lists!

[Scott Brady]

Do any of you have camping or gear lists? I am going to update mine, which I have used for years.

HERE IS MINE: (http://www.expeditionswest.com/resources/camping_list.html)

[flyingwil]

Scott-
I love your list! Unfortunately I only have a shelf in my garage, and I transfer everything from there into the truck.... I think it is time to update my technique!

[Scott Brady]

My truck always stays stocked, fueled and clean in the garage. Ready for an adventure :)

[DaktariEd]

Yes, I have a list (on my Palm) and I use it as sort of a pre-flight check before each trip.

I'll see if I can get it transferred so I can post it...manana.
:sombrero:
Ed

[Grim Reaper]

My wife and I differ on our lists.

My list is
5 gallons of potable water
cups
Coleman grill
Coleman coffee maker that works on the colman stove and coffe for it.
1 large frying pan one flat pan 1 medium pot one small pot
potatos
Onion
aluminum foil
small charcoal grill and charcoal
cooler full of premarinated stakes vacuum packed and frozen
couple cans of beans
Cans of Corn
Cans of gearn beans
half gallon of 2% milk
raisin bran cerial
lunch meats, bread and condments for them
Assortment of cooking and eating utensils cheap plastic plates and bowls.
Beer (if the area I am in allows it).


My wifes list

Entire kitchen including fridge and sink.

We usualy meet somewhere in the middle after a fight.

[Dave]

The only time I make an actual list and check it off is when preparing for week long or longer trips. Weekend trips I can practically pack the truck in my sleep. Depending on the trip, our list can include any or all of these items:


Coleman stove
MSR Whisperlite stove
Fuel for stove(s)
MSR pots and pans
Griddle for pancakes (yum!)
Various kitchen items (included spices, can opener, plates, eating utensils, etc.) packed in a small Action Packer
Camp chairs
Canoe paddles
Tent, ground cloth, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and pillows in larger Action Packer
Canoe chairs
PFD's
Firewood
Coolers with food, soda, beer, Gatorade, beer, bottled water, etc.
Kelty sunshade (more for rain cover then shade)
Dog bed, food, food dish, water dish
Clothes and personal items of course
7 gallons of fresh water (will be carrying more for longer trips)
Canoe
Fishing poles and small tackle bag


Most of our kitchen/cooking items stay packed in the small Action Packer (we lovingly call it the "small AP") all the time so that it's practically "plug and play" the night before we leave town. We try to limit our paper product usage to keep trash to a minimum. We have some re-usable plastic plates/bowels and utensils that have their own mesh carrying bag. I think they're made by Eddie Bauer, but they've worked out really good.

Our sleeping bags and pads are taken out of their stuff sacks and stored flat when we're not on a trip, so we always have to re-pack them the night before. The tent and everything else that goes in the large AP stays in the large AP all the time...almost plug and play. Any dry food that doesn't need to stay cold goes in a second smaller AP.

Stuff like my head lamp and various other flashlights, tow strap, shackle, boonie hat, multi-tool, and 7" knife stay in my truck all the time. I usually keep my fishing poles and small tackle bag in there all the time too.

It's far from being a perfect system and sometimes my truck looks like a gear bomb went off in the back, but it usually only takes a few minutes to tidy up. Usually the gear bomb effect only happens if we're staying in once place for several days and camping with several other people. Ideally I'd like to have a system that is more modular and scalable depending on our needs for a particular trip, but I haven't run across anything that I really like yet. Since my truck is my daily driver, I don't really like leaving it packed and ready to go.

[LUISJG]

I have everything and always forget everything :smiley_drive:

[bigreen505]

Hard to respond to this, because seeing all these lists, particularly Scott's will change what I do.

In the past however I start here (http://backpacker.com/gear/checklist), generally with the "Three-season" gear list because most of my camping is either typical Colorado three season outings or going somewhere for sailing. That list is real three season, meaning early spring to late fall, so a lot of it is mutually unnecessary.

I add to the Backpacker list a (depending on number of people and proximity to water):
- Dogs (always first on the list) and relevant equipment including backpack for Zoe, dog food, Power Bones (at least one per day per dog depending on activity), Rimadyl, Bactine, clapsabowls, dog treats, dog coats, etc.
- 2 2-liter Nalgene canteens (Nalgene's version of a dromedary bag)
- Camelbak, which one I take depends on the intended trip
- tool box containing basic nesessary tools, fluids, jumper cables, strap, and only additional items that I think I may be likely to need, Nissan shop manual and/or Haynes. The tool box is pretty pared down, and a bit selfish too. I know pretty much every size nut on the truck (10mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 19mm, 22mm) so I only bring those size wrenches and sockets. That alone saves a lot of weight and space.

If I plan to be car camping rather than backpacking:
- 7 gal. water container
- camp chair
- small general purpose table for food prep, mechanical repairs (car or boat), wetting out fiber glass, etc. It measures about 11x17 and stands about 4" high
- hammock (this is a new addition, brought it once but have not used it yet)
- cooler for food/water
- blanket(s) for the dogs to lay on
- if high temperatures are expected, a second cooler for camera equipment and laptop.

Pretty much everything is geared for lightweight and small, though I am slowly adding expedition/car camping equipment to the list.

[BajaXplorer]

I have a list that I have used for years which I update occassionally, but I cannot post it because it is bigger than allowed by the file attachment manager (although it is only a single page of 20kb .pdf or 44kb .doc).
BX

Edit: Will send a copy to Scott. The list is specific to me, but could be altered to suit anyone. Each time I go on a trip, I print a copy of the list and check the required items. Some lines have choices and I cross out what is not needed. When the items are loaded in the truck, I check them again on the list. I keep a great deal of stuff in my truck on a regular basis, so not all I carry is listed. There are lines for add'l items provided.

[Scott Brady]

Mike's Camping Reminder List (http://www.expeditionswest.com/resources/camp_checklist.pdf)

[BajaTaco]

I have a Word doc that is about 52kb. I can't attach it, so I will email it to Scott.

Scott gave me his list a while ago, and I used that as a platform to make my list (thanks Scott!). It is a "unisex" list, so for those of you that want to make sure I brought my skirts and panties like I have on my list, please don't ask... :D

On most trips, only about 1/2 of the items actually get taken on a trip, but I like to have a comprehensive list and just cross off the stuff I don't want/need. That makes it very diversified for different types of trips.

[Scott Brady]

Chris' Camping List (http://www.expeditionswest.com/resources/Trip_Gear_Checklist.doc)

[robert]

Mine is fairly similar but more vehicle specific (since it's the one I use for the VW Westy). I alter what I'm carrying depending on the season and/or whatever activities I plan to engage in (paddling, mt. biking, climbing, etc). Yeah, I can actually fit most of this stuff in the bus with a little effort and yes, I really carry two wine glasses http://www.rei.com/product/237536.htm; I love a glass of wine with dinner- a dash for the food, a glass for me :friday:.

It's an Excel spreadsheet file so it can be modified easily- if anyone wants a copy just let me know. I'll try scanning it and posting it as a JPEG though.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/bajatacoma/Westypacking.jpg

[seth_js]

Holy crap... you guys bring more stuff camping with you than I own all together.

I am VERY simplistic, and the reason I go exploring/camping is to step back in time and get away from all this crap (technology mainly). My typical adventure is usually 3 days. Here is the stuff I usually bring

-tent
-sleeping bag
-foldup chair
-small aluminum foldup table
-backpack with some clothes and toothpaste/toothbrush
-small 4 ft fishing pole with some flies and some crankbait
-cooler
-my "kitchen in a bag" which is a small single burner coleman backpacking
stove, small bowl and mini knife/fork/spoon. It all fits into a small (8"x5") bag

I don't do many week+ trips like you guys. My longer trips are usually backpacking for 1-2 weeks somewhere outside the country. If I took longer trips in my truck I would probably have to bring some extra stuff.

[robert]

Like I said, it depends on which vehicle, where I'm going, for how long, etc. My list is just so that I can run over it and see what I might need- actually, a lot of that stuff stays in the bus (i.e. cookware, some camping gear) and some I've never carried (i.e. a dishtowel, firewood). Obviously no need to carry paddling gear if you’re not going paddling, biking gear if you’re not pedaling, etc. A lot of it is travel sized too. It's a list I modified from another friend's.

In the Tacoma, I rarely carry much.

I will say that I really like carrying my 12V Waring blender to bus campouts though! Smoothies in the morning and margaritas at night.
:friday:

[cruiseroutfit]

Wow, I'm just glad I'm not the only dweeb that makes check lists for all their camping equipment... I'll post mine when I get home (its on my home comp.)

:1888fbbd:

[BMAN]

Like I said, it depends on which vehicle, where I'm going, for how long, etc. My list is just so that I can run over it and see what I might need- actually, a lot of that stuff stays in the bus (i.e. cookware, some camping gear) and some I've never carried (i.e. a dishtowel, firewood). Obviously no need to carry paddling gear if you’re not going paddling, biking gear if you’re not pedaling, etc. A lot of it is travel sized too. It's a list I modified from another friend's.

In the Tacoma, I rarely carry much.

I will say that I really like carrying my 12V Waring blender to bus campouts though! Smoothies in the morning and margaritas at night.
:friday:


HIJACK ON:

Robert, you ever hit the Jerome Jamboree in AZ each September?

HIJACK OFF:


WOW, I need a list. My camping trips usually include a late night hunting through the garage for all my camping crap followed by an even later night running up to the "SUPER-BAD PLACE THAT'S OPEN 24HOURS A DAY PEDDLING INFERIOR GOODS AT THE COST OF SMALL TOWN AMERICA-MART" to re-purchase all the gear I can't find in my dungeon of a garage cause I'm the most disorganized person I know, and my groceries for the entire trip, since I'm all unorganized and whatnot and didn't get out to the regular grocery store earlier in the week to stock up on the important things like water, PopTarts, Beer and the obligatory pound or two of bacon and 12 pack of Roasted Chicken Cup-o-noodles. This whole process is followed by getting far too little sleep before waking up, dark and early, to start my early morning "checking of the rig" process, which is basically another mad scramble through the house trying to figure out where my wife's keeping the batteries for the camera these days, and wondering if I remembered to pack the toothbrush that goes along oh so well with the toothpaste that I know for sure I packed... I think, in there next to the socks and chonies.

Or something like that.

[seth_js]

...even later night running up to the "SUPER-BAD PLACE THAT'S OPEN 24HOURS A DAY PEDDLING INFERIOR GOODS AT THE COST OF SMALL TOWN AMERICA-MART" to re-purchase all the gear I can't find in my dungeon of a garage cause I'm the most disorganized person I know....

:hehe:

[BajaTaco]

HIJACK ON:

Robert, you ever hit the Jerome Jamboree in AZ each September?

HIJACK OFF:


WOW, I need a list. My camping trips usually include a late night hunting through the garage for all my camping crap followed by an even later night running up to the "SUPER-BAD PLACE THAT'S OPEN 24HOURS A DAY PEDDLING INFERIOR GOODS AT THE COST OF SMALL TOWN AMERICA-MART" to re-purchase all the gear I can't find in my dungeon of a garage cause I'm the most disorganized person I know, and my groceries for the entire trip, since I'm all unorganized and whatnot and didn't get out to the regular grocery store earlier in the week to stock up on the important things like water, PopTarts, Beer and the obligatory pound or two of bacon and 12 pack of Roasted Chicken Cup-o-noodles. This whole process is followed by getting far too little sleep before waking up, dark and early, to start my early morning "checking of the rig" process, which is basically another mad scramble through the house trying to figure out where my wife's keeping the batteries for the camera these days, and wondering if I remembered to pack the toothbrush that goes along oh so well with the toothpaste that I know for sure I packed... I think, in there next to the socks and chonies.

Or something like that.

LMAO!! :clapsmile Brutal honesty!

[BMAN]

LMAO!! :clapsmile Brutal honesty!


I try...

[robert]

Never been to AZ in Sept.; I used to get out that way in March or April usually- I had a cousin living in Flag. I used to drive out there, pick him up and we'd go exploring for a couple weeks. I have been to Jerome a couple of times though; saw a concert there too.

[Seeker]

WOW, I need a list. My camping trips usually include a late night hunting through the garage for all my camping crap followed by an even later night running up to the "SUPER-BAD PLACE THAT'S OPEN 24HOURS A DAY PEDDLING INFERIOR GOODS AT THE COST OF SMALL TOWN AMERICA-MART" to re-purchase all the gear I can't find in my dungeon of a garage cause I'm the most disorganized person I know, and my groceries for the entire trip, since I'm all unorganized and whatnot and didn't get out to the regular grocery store earlier in the week to stock up on the important things like water, PopTarts, Beer and the obligatory pound or two of bacon and 12 pack of Roasted Chicken Cup-o-noodles. This whole process is followed by getting far too little sleep before waking up, dark and early, to start my early morning "checking of the rig" process, which is basically another mad scramble through the house trying to figure out where my wife's keeping the batteries for the camera these days, and wondering if I remembered to pack the toothbrush that goes along oh so well with the toothpaste that I know for sure I packed... I think, in there next to the socks and chonies.

Or something like that.

It's every camping trip I've ever taken.

[Redback]

WOW and i thought we carried alot of crap, well most of our stuff is already packed as we have a campertrailer and it's permanently in the trailer.

All we do is pack some clothes, put food in the fridge in the trailer, 12v fridge/freezer in the car with food and beer and we are off.

These offroad trailers are very popular in Australia because they go anywhere, where ever the car will go the trailer is designed to go too, they are tough and very flexable and designed to carry everything you need to go bush, and are self sufficient with LPG/Propane and 12volt power for remote travel.

All up the trailer is 1.3ton approx, we also travel with our 2 dogs:1888fbbd:

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/bazzar/agh.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/bazzar/ain.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/bazzar/amm.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/bazzar/Yalwal04xmas_313.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/bazzar/Burralow_019.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/bazzar/Murry_Sunset_13_14_March_066.sized.jpg

Baz.

[BajaTaco]

All we do is pack some clothes, put food in the fridge in the trailer, 12v fridge/freezer in the car with food and beer and we are off.


Baz, I think you should post these pics up in the Expedition Trailer section of the forum. :cool: I can say without a doubt that you likely have the most luxurious (and largest) bush camp of any who have posted here on the Portal (barring actual live-in 4wd RV's or hard-side trailers). Very nice!

[articulate]

WOW and i thought we carried alot of crap, well most of our stuff is already packed as we have a campertrailer and it's permanently in the trailer.

All we do is pack some clothes, put food in the fridge in the trailer, 12v fridge/freezer in the car with food and beer and we are off.
Good call, Baz. Like Chris said, post up some beta in the trailer section about your handsome set up.

I tried once...ONCE...to make a list and I found out that it was a big pain to run through everything and check it off as I packed for a trip; and I just couldn't seem to make it complete enough. So, I can't pretend to be Mr. Super Organized on a piece of paper...like Baz, we keep everything packed and ready to roll. No trailer, but in bins that we toss in the truck and go. :rappel:

We're pretty good about cleaning up and repacking when we return. I suppose making an inventory list will help me know what we have, but so far a list on paper hasn't been helpful for packing. If I did have one, I'd be able to share it here like a good citizen of ExPo.

:yikes:

[Redback]

OK no prob, didn't realise there was a dedicated section for trailers, sorry.

[SLOwag]

I may have missed it on somebody's list but what about the pack it in, pack it out aspect of toilets. This is especially critical in areas seeing a lot of campers.

http://www.thepett.com/

[articulate]

OK no prob, didn't realise there was a dedicated section for trailers, sorry.
Oh man, no worries! What we failed to convey was this: "WAY COOL set up! We want to hear more about it, and there's even a nifty section for trailers."

Something like that, really.
:rockon:

[Redback]

I may have missed it on somebody's list but what about the pack it in, pack it out aspect of toilets. This is especially critical in areas seeing a lot of campers.

http://www.thepett.com/

In Australia we have poo bags for dogs and cats when in the bush, and bury and burn for human waste, it's basicly a shovel and a box of matches, we also have a rubbish bag that goes over the spare wheel, any rubbish is put in this and put in the nearest trash can as you call them, there is a saying here, take nothing but photos and leave nothing but foot prints:archaeolo

We love the bush and do everything to protect it:ar15:

Baz.

[OutbacKamper]

Here is our list for our Aussie trip, it is actually an inventory for customs so some of the items are actually "attached" but are on the list to avoid customs issues rather than as a reminder. Also no food items are included as all food was bought in Australia after arrival:

OUTBACKAMPER INVENTORY, MAY 2005

1) TRUCK CAB:

1,A: REAR SEAT:
∑ Custom aluminium seat track w/one Leer bucket seat
∑ Child’s car seat
∑ Cargo platform with 2 drawers and tie-down
∑ Under seat locking drawer
∑ Ford jack
∑ Fire extinguisher
∑
1,B: CENTRE CONSOLE:
∑ 2-FRS radios and charger
∑ E-trex GPS and case
∑ ACR Personal Locator Beacon
∑ 120 volt extension cord
∑ iPod and case
∑ iPod bracket
∑ Air hose
∑ Tire pressure gauge
∑ Tire inflator
∑ Blower nozzle
∑ Stereo faceplate case
∑ Nikon compact binoculars
∑ First aid kit (small)

1,C: GLOVE BOX:
∑ Truck owner’s manual and case
∑ Insurance / registration
∑ Espar manual
∑ Stereo manual
∑ Remote start guide
∑ Jack instructions
∑ Child’s sun glasses in case
∑ Hella lamp key and allen wrenches
∑ Stereo remote
∑ Staun tire deflators (x4)
∑ Logbook / journal
∑ Warn winch manual

1,D: MISC:
∑ Front seat covers
∑ Windshield sun shade
∑ Sunglass visor clips (x2)
∑ Windex wipes
∑ Leather gloves (x2 pairs)
∑ Maglite rechargeable flashlight
∑ Floor mats

1,E: BELOW CARGO PLATFORM:
∑ Off-road base for HI-lift jack w/ rope handle
∑ 3/8” x 50’ winch extension rope, in plastic bag
∑ Craftsman 77 piece socket set
∑ Bucket Boss tool bag:
o 3” x 15’ tree protector strap
o jewler’s screwdriver set
o lock tite bottle
o tool roll:
∑ craftsman 10” screw driver
∑ Picquic multi bit screwdriver (large)
∑ Picquic multi bit screwdriver (small)
∑ Stanley side cutter pliers
∑ 10” channel lock pliers
∑ 5” channel lock pliers
∑ 7” lineman’s pliers
∑ 9” vise grip pliers
∑ 8” slip pliers
∑ needle nose pliers
∑ wire stripper / crimper
∑ mini hack saw and extra blade
∑ 10” adjustable wrench
∑ 8” adjustable wrench
∑ 10” file
∑ metric allen keyset
∑ sae allen key set
∑ combination wrench 10mm
∑ combination wrench 11mm
∑ combination wrench 12mm
∑ combination wrench 13mm
∑ combination wrench 14mm
∑ 8 / 9 mm open end wrench
∑ 3/8” rachet handle
∑ 1/4” x 5” socket extension
∑ 3/8” x 5” socket extension
∑ 1/4” socket drive screwdriver
∑ 3/8” socket drive torx bits 15/20/25/30/40/45/50/55
∑ 1/2” x 21mm impact socket
∑ 1/2” – 3/8” socket adapter
∑ 3/8” – 1/4” socket adapter
∑ 1/4” flex drive
∑ propane torch head
∑ razor blades (x4)
∑ nail set / centre punch
∑ sharpie markers, fine and med

∑ Hi-lift bag (red):
o 2” x 8’ tree strap
o Jackmate
o Hi-lift jack base and pin
o Gloves (1 pair)
o Hi-lift clamp jaw
o Lift-mate
o Fix-it kit
o Winch adapter (2 chains with brackets)

∑ Kuny tool bag:
o 2” x 20’ tow strap
o Warn snatch block
o 3/4” D shackle (x2)
o 7/8” D shackle (x2)
o 3/8” x 10’ grade 70 chain

1,F BEHIND REAR SEAT:
∑ Plastic funnel
∑ 17” breaker bar
∑ 17” screwdriver / pry bar
∑ fuel additive (x4)
∑ bucket boss cable bag:
o Tire repair kit
o 3m foam tape
o duct tape (silver)
o duct tape (black)
o plastic cable ties
o jumper cables
o green wire
o flagging tape
o vinyl repair tape
o garbage bags (x2)
o space blanket
o waterproof matches (2 boxes)
o parachute cord
o vinyl gloves (2 pair)
o swiss army knife
o multi-plierss
o razor blades (x3)
o toilet paper
1,G CARGO PLATFORM DRAWERS:
∑ winch controller
∑ winch hook safety strap
∑ 5/8” D shackle
∑ 1 pair leather gloves

1,H KITSHEN BOXES AND SHELF:
∑ Rubbermaid dishpan (x2)
∑ Drain rack
∑ Cutting board (x2)
∑ Frying pan (large)
∑ Frying pan (small)
∑ Sauce pan and lid
∑ Kettle
∑ Toaster
∑ Plastic bowl , large (x2)
∑ Plastic bowl, small (x3)
∑ Plastic plate (x3)
∑ Plastic cup (x3)
∑ Dish towel (x2)
∑ Dish cloth (x2)
∑ Pot scrubbers (x3)
∑ Small Rubbermaid box #1:
o Stay sharp knifes (x3)
o Tongs
o Spatula
o Spoon
o Can opener
o Brush
o Knife / fork / spoon (x3)
o Various plastic forks and spoons
o Wooden spoon
o Potato peeler
o Paring knife
o Can and bottle opener
∑ Small Rubbermaid box #2
o Tea
o Decaf tea
o Sugar
o Pepper mill
o Coffee filters
o Pepper
o Salt
o Matches
o straws

1,J COOLER:
∑ cooler bag
∑ cold packs
∑ Axle straps (x4)
∑ Rachet straps (x4)


2) CAMPER:

Fire extinguisher
CO detector
Smoke detector
Bungee cords and tie-downs
Coleman stove and box
Bucket and lid:
∑ Propane tank
∑ Gray water hose (green)
∑ Pottable water hose (white)
20 litre jerry can (empty) yellow
2’ x 4’ folding table
Woods screen house in green case
Camp chairs (adult x2, child x1)
Flashlight on clip
Remote for espar heater
Dustpan and brush
Plastic boot tray
Bungee cords and tie-downs


2,A SHOWER CABINET:
∑ Diapers (x20)
∑ Paper towels (2 rolls)
∑ Toilet paper ( 4 rolls)

2,B UNDER FRIDGE / UNDER SINK AREA:
∑ Oil filter (x2)
∑ Air filter (x2)
Pillow and pillow case (x1)

2, C SAFE:
[DELETED]

2,D UNDER SIDE BED:
o Porta-Potti
o Liquid gold deodorizer
o Captain Phab, water freshener
o Coleman camping oven
o Culligan Water Filter
o 15W-40 oil (x2)
o ATF (x1)
o Engine coolant (approx 2 litres)
o Coleman gas lantern / case/ spare mantles
o Disposable propane cylinder
o 20 litre jerry can (empty) for water (blue)

2,E UNDER FLOOR STORAGE:
∑ LEFT SIDE:
o Empty

∑ RIGHT SIDE
o Tarp
o Axe
o Folding saw and spare blade
o Water spout for jerry can
o Broom
o Small shovel
o Tent pegs
o Spare Culligan water filters (x3)
o Spare MSR water filter
o Shock brackets (x2)
o 3/6” x 100’ rope (yellow)
o 3/8” x 75’ rope (blue)
o rachet straps (x3)
o garbage bags (x3)

2,F FOOD BOX:
∑ aluminium foil
∑ measuring cup w/lid
∑ propane tree
∑ pillow and pillow case (x2)
∑ Misc plastic disposable food containers (empty)

2,G LARGE RUBBERMAID BOX:
∑ Paper towel (x1 roll)
∑ Misc disposable plastic containers
∑ Dish towel (x3)
∑ Dish cloth (x3)
∑ Green garbage bags (x6)
∑ White garbage bags (x6)
∑ Zip lock sandwich bags (x6)
∑ Zip lock freezer bags (x6)

2,H MEDIUM RUBBERMAID BOX #1 / FIRST AID KIT
∑ Quick splint
∑ CPR Mask
∑ Iodine, Vinyl gloves
∑ Tweezers
∑ Antibiotic Eye/Ear Drops
∑ Irrigation Bulb
∑ Gauze & Telfa Pads
∑ Coban
∑ Compression Bandage
∑ Triangle bandages(6),
∑ Elastic bandage
∑ Bandage Sizzors
∑ Spenco 2nd skin [4burns]
∑ Imodium
∑ Decongestant [Eltor]
∑ Burosol antiseptic powder,
∑ Syrup of Ipeceac
∑ Thermometer
∑ Corn pads
∑ safety pins
∑ old snake bite kit
∑ Quinine
∑ Orajel
∑ Aspivenin,
∑ Moleskin
∑ 30 ml plunger

2,J MEDIUM RUBBERMAID BOX #2
∑
2,K MEDIUM RUBBERMAID BOX #3
∑
2,L SMALL RUBBERMAID BOX #1 / FIRST AID KIT
∑ Red First Aid roll bag
∑ EPIPEN
∑ Benadryl pills & chews
∑ Sunscreen spray& Vichy
∑ Deet –small spray
∑ Afterbite, Bandaids
∑ Alcohol swabs
∑ 1/2in tape
∑ Polysporin
∑ Hydrocortisone ointment
∑ Benzalkonium chloride pads
∑ Senoket – laxative
∑ Rolaids, Q-tips
∑ Chewing Gum
∑ Resistance Band
∑ Fisherman’s Friend throat lozenges
∑ scissors small & medium

2,M SMALL RUBBERMAID BOX #2
∑ MSR water filter and pre-filter refills
∑ Pristine water drops
∑ Cable lock


2,N SMALL RUBBERMAID BOX #3
∑ Childs doll and accessories

2, O FRIDGE / FREEZER:
∑ Cold packs (X4)
∑ 120v and 12 v power cords
∑ Fridge cover (insulated)




......now you know why we needed a 1 ton truck to haul all that junk around. The list was even longer for the return trip. Strangely enough Canadian Customs did not even look at the truck and camper when we returned, so all the detailed updates I did (by hand) to the inventory (not shown here) for our return were a waste of time.

Cheers
Mark

[flyingwil]

My list file as a .doc is too large to attach. Scott can I e-mail you our new list? It worked great on our last trip to Baja, we finally came prepaired!

[BajaTaco]

I may have missed it on somebody's list but what about the pack it in, pack it out aspect of toilets. This is especially critical in areas seeing a lot of campers.



Excellent point and definitely an item to consider and include if necessary. I almost never camp in areas that see a lot of campers, and the infrequent times when I do, there are usually pit toilets. I have yet to go on a trip where I am camping in a zone that requires (whether morally or legally) human waste to be packed out, but I know it will inevitably happen, and I will getting a PETT or similar so I will be prepared when the time comes. (The Rubicon trail or rafting the Grand Canyon would be examples). For the majority of my camping (which is usually always remote), I bury solid waste and always pack out the paper.

[Scott Brady]

Here is FlyingWil's Camping List (http://www.expeditionswest.com/resources/CheckList.doc)

Thanks for the submission Wil :camping:

[flyingwil]

Here is FlyingWil's Camping List (http://www.expeditionswest.com/resources/CheckList.doc)

Thank you for hosting it and posting it up!

[j_nigrelli]

this really is more stuff than i even own!

sometimes i forget how much i have simplified my life...

[BigAl]

These lists are great, I read one that said "brush", I'm thinking does he mean tooth brush, wisk broom, what??? Then I realized that having a buzz cut and loosing hair for the past 15 years, that I don't own a comb or brush anymore:oops:
I love the check list idea, keep them coming

[seth_js]

this really is more stuff than i even own!

sometimes i forget how much i have simplified my life...

Same here.

[Flounder]

Maybe it is the alpinist in me, but I carry the bare bones minimum. I started off climbing big mountains expedition style years ago. After a couple seasons climbing with Euro-alpinists on their quick assault type ascents, I realized you can do amazing things with a small (yet carefully selected) collection of gear.

I apply that to all my adventures. No matter how much stuff I used to bring, there would always be a moment when I'd think, "...wish I would have brought...."

[grouch]

I get a little scared when I read these list like I am not taking enough or something. Just about everything I need fits in a small action packer I call the weekend in a box. It holds my tent, my pots, two MSR stoves (one white gas and the other a canister along with a canister and two white gas bottles). All the food I take goes in a cooler or a small backpack for dry stuff and that's it. I can easily get three days on what I take, I can add another cooler and another action packer filled with food and I could stretch it out fo a couple of weeks.

[Bongo Boy]

This is pretty cool. It's fun to go through these lists--I see an awful lot of stuff that I just 'leave to memory'...an increasingly dangerous practice as I get older.

It would be interesting to include how you tailor your lists to the kind of camping you do. That is, what the major non-eating, non-sleeping activities are, and the duration. We do mostly light car-camping with hiking during the day, biking to be introduced this summer. By 'light' I mean we're faced with black bear in the camp site, but we're also within 10 minutes of a pit toilet and within 30 minutes of a Starbucks. I bring 12 gal of water and seldom use more than 4 for drinking AND washing dishes, etc. We do 2 nights, 3 days, generally...so everything we take easily fits in one cooler and whatever packs in around in the back of the jeep.

Hiking requires only a few pints of water, which I can carry for both of us in a Camelback type unit. If we were doing biking or fishing, the list needs to get tweaked. We've never combined camping with off-roading, so Mike's list with tool kit, etc., opened my eyes a bit. I usually think one or the other.

I like sausage. This is the only point of contention in 'outfitting' ourselves for a 3-day excursion...how much sausage is appropriate. My spouse brutally points out that I've lost 30 lbs of unecessary mass, largely thru the reduction of sausage and alcohol intake, and I reluctantly concede the fight. I've found camping has become more attractive by bringing far less food and...beverages...and more water. Gosh gettin' old sucks.

The biggies for these micro-excursions are:

2 20L jerry cans of water
1 set of pots & skillet, camping style crap
1 set of the usual utensils, with wine opener
1 set of plates, bowls, cups
6 (or so) handi-wipe type reusable cloth towels
1 roll paper towels
2-3 butane lighters
1 bag charcoal
1 box of Baby Wipes--indispensible, possibly 2nd only to the water
1 bottle of sun screen (usually more like 3 bottles)
1 zip-lok full of single serving coffee and tea bags
2-3 small propane bottles (have never used more than 1)
1 Coleman propane camp stove
1 bag marshmallows (I hate them, but they're important)
1 bottle of eco-friendly detergent (dishes)
1 mondo flashlight for in the tent (spouse gets spooked by noises)
1 spelunking-type headlamp for in the tent (I like to read at night)
1 mondo lamp for the dinner table (I use LED battery now vs propane)
2 camp chairs (2nd only to the Baby Wipes)
1 Queen-sized inflatable air matress
2 big-*** double-wide rectangular sleeping bags (we don't do 'mummy')
1 high-speed internet connection (just kidding)
1 cooler full of food and ice

[Bongo Boy]

New on my list of equipment, although this should probably be in the category of tools: one laminated instruction sheet, extra large print, for tying 12 common knots.

I think among the most frustrating of my Basic Holes in Knowledge is how to tie, from memory, a few basic knots. Until I'm able to think through how the knot works and can remember how to tie it, a cheat sheet would be right up there with matches in terms of utility.

[BajaTaco]

I get a little scared when I read these list like I am not taking enough or something.

Keep in mind that some of the lists (like mine) are not a list of everything taken on a given trip (geez, that would kill me! :) ). They are comprehensive so they can be tailored from a local weekender trip, to a month-long stint out of a backpack in Thailand, or a 3-month overland trip through Mexico. You just cross off the sections/items that don't apply. I have just found that with the comprehensive list, I usually don't miss anything.

[Green Ganesha]

New on my list of equipment, although this should probably be in the category of tools: one laminated instruction sheet, extra large print, for tying 12 common knots.

I just picked this up at REI. $5, 12 knots, compact, water-proof.

http://images.rei.com/media/681260Lrg.jpg

http://www.rei.com/product/681260

[ntsqd]

Keep in mind that some of the lists (like mine) are not a list of everything taken on a given trip (geez, that would kill me! :) ). They are comprehensive so they can be tailored from a local weekender trip, to a month-long stint out of a backpack in Thailand, or a 3-month overland trip through Mexico. You just cross off the sections/items that don't apply. I have just found that with the comprehensive list, I usually don't miss anything.
My mother has a rule for her backpacking list. She has it on graph paper since it WAY pre-dates Excel. If something on the list doesn't make 3 trips, deliberately, then it gets lined-out on the list. If it gets then taken on two successive trips the line-out gets erased.

[Flounder]

Holy cow....some of you guys take the kichen sink!!!

We just spent a week in Colorado hiking, mountain biking, camping and exploring the off roads and everything we had fit in the back seat of our Discovery. Bikes on the roof. Dog in the back.

I hate excessive gear management. Probably from my days as a backcountry guide managing gear for 8 other people.

Here's to hoping some of you guys are close to me when I forget my bread maker and DVD player!:)

[gillti]

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Here's to hoping some of you guys are close to me when I forget my bread maker and DVD player!:)[/QUOTE]

LOL.

Seriously though, thanks for all the ideas. We are spending a few days at the beach and we have been modifying some of your camping lists to fit our needs. Very helpful to have a template to work from. Thanks everybody.
tjg:wings: :wings: :wings:

[offroad_nomad]

If you're curious, here's my Winter SAR Checklist. My Spring/Summer/Fall list is the same with the exception of a modified clothing checklist.

[endo]

It just so happens that this thread inspired me to make a new list.
I used my old list and some of the lists here.
Most important for me is where it goes in my chaos of truck and trailer so I have a load plan for each of the items. It needs to get more specific but it is a start,

[Elliot Press]

My list of gear I actually own is probably to long to fit on the interweb.

But here's what I actually take on most trips.

Swag and sleeping bag.
Army mess tin and hexy stove.
Packs of noodles.
Multitool.
Surfboard.
Wetsuit.

Less fuss. More fun.

[scottytheoneandonly]

We put approx 20,000 miles per year traveling in the truck. I'm prepping now for our first trip of the year. We're leaving next week for the Chihuahuan Desert (TX). I plan to kill this coming weekend building a storage rack into the bed of my F150. Should be a fun project...

I just started going over our gear (for my wife and I). After several years of packing too much stuff, I've whittled it down a bit.

In the cab:
2 Macbooks & iPhones
Inverter
Sirius Satellite Radio
Garmin Nuvi

Gear in the bed or on the roof:
20'x10' EZ Up (Kenda Team Issue)
10'x10' outdoor carpet
propane heater
Marmot Thor tent (http://marmot.com/fall_2008/equipment/tents/expedition)
REI mummy bags (2)
Air Matress
Coleman 2 burner stove
camp cooking kit
5 gal H2O cans (4)
Solar Shower
Coleman cooler (2) filled with Bells Beer (http://www.bellsbeer.com/)
Xantrex Powerpack 1500 (http://www.xantrex.com/web/id/63/p/1/pt/10/product.asp)
Aux. camp lights w/10W CFL bulbs (2)
Camp Chairs (2)
Aluminium Folding tables (2)
NiteRider TriNewt lighting system (http://www.niterider.com/prod_trinewt.shtml) (2)
5gal bucket (2)
Bike tool kit/box
bike repair stand
bike floor pump
power washer (5 gal)
Tomac Carbide Mtb (http://www.tomac.com/carbide.php) (Kenda Team issue 09....the wife's (http://www.daniellemusto.blogspot.com/))
Quiring Custom 29er Hardtail (http://quiringcycles.net/index1.htm) (mine)
mass quantities of food, Clif Bars and eLoad (http://www.medioncorp.com/hm/eload/inside.php?sid=16)

Of course, my wife has massive amounts of clothing (several duffles), and I have one small duffle, for every trip. If I could get her to pack lighter I could fit some more gear in the truck.....

We've been looking at expedition trailers, and I hope to put one together by next year. I'd like to get all the gear out of the truck so we're more mobile after setting up our camp or when we set up a pit for the races. (http://daniellemusto.blogspot.com/2008/08/24-hour-nationals.html)

[buddha]

I plan to kill this coming weekend building a storage rack into the bed of my F150. Should be a fun project...
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Would love to see pictures/plans for this. Also, interested in pics of your truck in general. I'm having a hard time finding F150 Expo rigs. I'm just starting to build up my truck (07 F150) and am on the fence at whether to build a rack to surround the two dog crates that take up most of my bed, or buy a cap/build a floor with storage, and let the dogs ride on top. The cap is more versatile, offers greater storage, and keeps the dogs out of the rain, but I can have a rack welded for cheap....

Thanks for all these lists, guys. I haven't done much camping off the truck yet.... I used to always jump on one of the motorcycles when heading off on a camping trip, which greatly limits what you can take. Now, I've got an infant and a toddler, so am thinking more seriously about truck based camping...

[SWbySWesty]

Great lists...I printed every one and will create a list that fits in my XJ (comprehensive) by taking bits and pieces from each one. Thanks!

[SWbySWesty]

Here's what I've come up with (not everything always goes of course and it looks like WAY more than it packs away as). This is based also on the type of camping that I do and takes future more difficult trips in to account:

Does anyone see any gaps? :coffee:

Camping Checklist

PERSONAL

Socks
Underwear
Shorts
Pants
Tshirts
Sweatshirt
Jacket
Hat
Beanie
Sunglasses
Wallet
Keys
Cell phone
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Zantac
Excedrin
Deoderant
Toilet Paper
Sunscreen
First Aid kit

KITCHEN

Wooden spoon
Serving spoon
Spatula and long fork
Tongs
Strike anywhere matches
Dish Towel
Lighter fluid
Lighter
Sponge
Zip lock bag
Plastic containers
Plastic plates
Cups
Silverware
Biodegradable trash bags
Biodegradable soap
Cutting sheet
Paper towels
Big pot, little pot, pan
Pancake griddle

FOOD

Assorted canned goods
Pancake mix
Velveeta Mac n Cheese
Granola bars
Oatmeal
Choice of meats like
Steaks
Hot Dogs
Burgers
Chicken
Shrimp
Potatoes
Onion
Bell Pepper
Eggs
Milk
Soda
Pasta and sauce
Cholula
Spices and seasoning
Lemon
Juice
Liquor/Beer
Bottle/can opener
Scissors
Coffee pot
Hot Coco
Oatmeal
Veggie oil
PAM oil spray
Twist ties
Ice

BASE CAMP

Tent
Sleeping bags/blankets/pillows
Lantern
Extra propane bottles
Mesquite charcoal
Flashlight
Camp chairs
5 gallons water
Firewood
Tarp
Extra flashlight batteries
Guide/maps
Bug spray
Multi-tool
Gloves
Water purifier
Rope (to string up lantern)
Cooler
Folding table
Compass
Binoculars


JEEP XJ

Duct Tape
5 gal Jerry can
Funnel
Shovel
Fire extinguisher
Power inverter
Service manual
Tools in toolbox
Hi-lift jack
Tow straps (w/ ratchet)
Axe
Zip ties
Oil/gear oil/ATF/rad fluid
Tire guage
Air compressor
Spare fuses
Serpentine Belt

[frumpy]

Wow, some pretty big lists here. This is what I take with me (usually for 2-4 days)

Tarp (x2)
para cord
lighter (x2)
coleman stove
lantern
glow sticks
chairs (x2)
bug spray
mosquito coils
flashlights (mini mag and big mag)
pot/frying pan
forks/knives/plates/cups
outdoor carpet
biodegradable soap
grill (for over the fire)
poncho (x2)
cooler
case of water (for drinking) and 20L water can (washing/cooking)

no tent since my jeeps set up to sleep in

[CSG]

A little gear, a little food, and some water. What, specifically, depends on what vehicle I'm in and where I'm going.

Oh, and a little booze no matter where. :D

Seriously, I travel light and don't load up like some of you guys do. I'm essentially "backpacking" with a vehicle.

[stevenmd]

It seems like the older I get, the longer my list gets. When I was younger I could make do with minimal things. As I get older, I realize that unless it's fun, I don't really want to do it. Now I'm not talking about bringing a TV or computer or anything like that. Little things like a hot shower, more comfortable bedding, nicer chairs, better food, better cooking utensils, etc.

I guess all that counts is that we still "get out there".

[Mamontof]

That what i take for my Solo 9000 miles trip http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/Aleksii/?action=view&current=SDC12754.jpg
5 gallons of potable water for shower , 2 x 2.5 G drink water
Shower
cups
Coleman gas grill
12 v coffee maker and 12 v stove work as a charm , you drive and your rise and beans cook well , add meat , put spicy make a misso sup and you have a full meal (yes i forgets , you mast nay clean ).
1 medium pot one small pot
small charcoal grill and charcoal
12 v cooler full of Food
Several bottles of California Vine
Well that my diner at Sequoya NP this September http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/Aleksii/?action=view&current=6GodHelpGoodpersontime2time.jpg

http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/Aleksii/?action=view&current=SDC12754.jpg
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/Aleksii/?action=view&current=6GodHelpGoodpersontime2time.jpg

[mmp22]

Your lists were very helpful. Some of them a little too much "stuff" since needs to be room for me to sleep in the back of my Jeep TJ.

This spring and summer I am planning several road trips to do some hiking. Since I am economically conservative (aka:cheap) I am planning on using my TJ as a hotel room. From May to August I plan on spending 45+ days in the Jeep. In the spring going to Blue Ridge Pkwy and Great Smokey Mts. The summer it is off to Carlsbad Caverns, Yosemite, Crater Lake, Mount Rainier, and finally Yellowstone.

I am NOT going wheeling on these adventures. Just getting a chance to take a road trip and do some day hikes.

I believe that I have the sleeping issues resolved so now just working on checklist of what to bring. Thus, would appreciate some advise from those that have gone on numerous wheeling/camping trips with their Jeeps.

Pillows, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, GPS unit, beverage cooler with top tray to act as a mini-fridge, clothes, flashlight, and money.

I was wondering if anyone has used the magnascreens so can roll down windows and still keep bugs out.

Anyone use any type of LED lantern for evening reading?

Is it better to bring a power converter and use electric skillet for simple things like eggs/bacon, hamburgers, etc. or should I get a portable camping grill?

[mosupernak]

Wow there are some impressively long lists on here. I'm heading on my first long (30day) overland trip in a few months. We'll take a few of these longer lists with us and check off the "wish I had this" items we left at home for next time. I really like the 12v blender for margs idea! Cheers

[Heathens]

The only time I make an actual list and check it off is when preparing for week long or longer trips. Weekend trips I can practically pack the truck in my sleep. Depending on the trip, our list can include any or all of these items:


Coleman stove
MSR Whisperlite stove
Fuel for stove(s)
MSR pots and pans
Griddle for pancakes (yum!)
Various kitchen items (included spices, can opener, plates, eating utensils, etc.) packed in a small Action Packer
Camp chairs
Canoe paddles
Tent, ground cloth, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and pillows in larger Action Packer
Canoe chairs
PFD's
Firewood
Coolers with food, soda, beer, Gatorade, beer, bottled water, etc.
Kelty sunshade (more for rain cover then shade)
Dog bed, food, food dish, water dish
Clothes and personal items of course
7 gallons of fresh water (will be carrying more for longer trips)
Canoe
Fishing poles and small tackle bag


Most of our kitchen/cooking items stay packed in the small Action Packer (we lovingly call it the "small AP") all the time so that it's practically "plug and play" the night before we leave town. We try to limit our paper product usage to keep trash to a minimum. We have some re-usable plastic plates/bowels and utensils that have their own mesh carrying bag. I think they're made by Eddie Bauer, but they've worked out really good.

Our sleeping bags and pads are taken out of their stuff sacks and stored flat when we're not on a trip, so we always have to re-pack them the night before. The tent and everything else that goes in the large AP stays in the large AP all the time...almost plug and play. Any dry food that doesn't need to stay cold goes in a second smaller AP.

Stuff like my head lamp and various other flashlights, tow strap, shackle, boonie hat, multi-tool, and 7" knife stay in my truck all the time. I usually keep my fishing poles and small tackle bag in there all the time too.

It's far from being a perfect system and sometimes my truck looks like a gear bomb went off in the back, but it usually only takes a few minutes to tidy up. Usually the gear bomb effect only happens if we're staying in once place for several days and camping with several other people. Ideally I'd like to have a system that is more modular and scalable depending on our needs for a particular trip, but I haven't run across anything that I really like yet. Since my truck is my daily driver, I don't really like leaving it packed and ready to go.
Thanks for sharing this list Dave, much appreciated.

I am not much of a list man myself I kind of always play it by ear...I suppose that's why I'm famous for forgetting important stuff and having to scramble at the last minute. I'm due for a 4 day hike next month and this list will sure help me.

[SAR Jeepster]

I was just going over my list to share with our Search & Rescue team the equipment I carry in the Jeepster and the trailer for longer trips. The list seems long but I like to be prepared and drive an old Jeep so I carry a lot of parts and tools. I also want my wife to enjoy longer trips so we carry some extra amenities. I have a note pad on every trip and am constantly up dating the list to keep up with Jeep modifications or items for better trip enjoyment.

Tom’s Expedition Equipment List (http://tkwhitephotography.com/expedequip.html)

[Bernie]

Do any of you have camping or gear lists? I am going to update mine, which I have used for years.

HERE IS MINE: (http://www.expeditionswest.com/resources/camping_list.html)



Under camp setup you have knife listed twice in cell 12 and 17. Are they specific types, a typo or... arh ya on o dem der survivally tipes?:hehe:

[Mr. Leary]

Under camp setup you have knife listed twice in cell 12 and 17. Are they specific types, a typo or... arh ya on o dem der survivally tipes?:hehe:

Because if he has two knives, he can "wrassle" a bear single handedly... you do the math. :coffeedrink:














... he learned it from Chuck Norris.

[cico7]

This is my check list for equipment.
Load out depends on where I go and for how long.

http://jeepdex.com/Flagpole/Gear.pdf

[shahram]

Shelter/Shade
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Tent
Ground cloth/Tarp
Nails
Bungee cords
Hammer/axe

Kitchen
Stove/Fuel (is fuel sufficient?)
Sauce Pan/Pot/Frying Pan
Forks, Spoons
Coffee/Tea
Food/Water (Check Meal Plan)
Cooler
Dish Soap/Campsuds
Paper Towels
Trash Bags

Recovery/Truck Gear
Recovery Box/Bag
Shovel
Tow Strap/Shackles
Battery
Tools
Tire Kit
Air Compressor
Jack
Duct Tape
Electrical Extras (Fuses, etc.)
Gloves
WD40
Fire Extinguisher
Oil
Coolant
Power Steering Fluid (ATF)
Brake Fluid

Personal Gear
Headlamp (Check batteries)
Pocket Knife
Multi-tool
Lighters
Comfy Chair
Toilet Paper
Wet Naps
Gerry Can (Water)
First Aid Kit (Make sure it has Epipen)
Toiletries Kit
Sunglasses
Hat
Towel
Clothes (Check weather!)
Cold Weather Gear
-Jacket
-Gloves
-Hat/Balaclava
-Underclothes

Communications/Navigation/Electronics
SPOT Messenger
GPS (Check batteries!)
Maps
Cell Phone/Charger
FRS Radios (Check Batteries!)
Camera/Charger/Extra Battery
iPod/Speakers
Batteries (AA & AAA)
Power Inverter

GROCERY LIST
Beer
Beer
Beer
Beer
Did I mention Beer?
Beef Jerky

[pb_beaker]

Shelter/Shade

GROCERY LIST
Beer
Beer
Beer
Beer
Did I mention Beer?
Beef Jerky

Wow, with that beef jerky in there shouldnt it be light beer!:)

[Aids10]

Great Info! THX :)

[Justincredible]

A knife. Bam!

Oh and a tent, tarp, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, cooler full of food, water, lighter, axe, shovel, chair, a pot, a pan, and Utensils.

[tac]

1 thing that i didnt see on a list(sorry if i missed it) is an eagels nest outfitters double nest hammonks,straps,dry fly,and bug nets......if you havent seen these yet you really should check them out.

[ScoutII]

Scott-
I love your list! Unfortunately I only have a shelf in my garage, and I transfer everything from there into the truck.... I think it is time to update my technique!

I have a list, but its mostly tools and camping supplies, plus a detail check list on truck prep. i.e fluids and what not. . Everything goes on a shelf in the garage too. This way you just put everything in the truck. Makes it stupid simple when getting ready to go. After a trip you can add or subtract from the items as needs change. I go a lot of places that require you to be ready for most anything, so this works for me.
For food that changes based on the trip and time gone.

edit: I try and go as light as I can, but I carry a lot of tools. I've cut that list down too, but stuff happens. I've had to repair and fix a lot of stuff over the years so I have that list down pretty good.

[trinfryit]

you might want to check out camping world rv rental (http://www.rvrentaloutlet.com/)

[john101477]

We are actually fairly organized. all of our camp gear is always with in a few feet of each other so nothing gets left. we do have a list but thats for food so we know what we need and what my wife needs to buy. Everything fits into 2 27gallon superboxes that stack up nicely in the toyota. add a large ice chest and the top out with sleep bags, pillows, tent and chairs. leaves the back seat for Sierra and Rowdy with a few toys.
I am in the process of figuring out the Ford list but as it has less recovery options, I will probably need more recovery tools lol

[evilfij]

Bourbon, tums, Advil, cigarettes, one burner Coleman propane stove (want to upgrade soon), small Coleman cooler filled with ice, Coleman powerchill cooler stuffed with food and diet soda, cheapo t-FAL frying pan, cheapo generic aluminum pot, Swiss army knife, folding chair x2, plastic reusable cups, disposable plastic plates (which I reuse), two forks, two spoons, one spatula, two steak knives, box of canned/boxed food, blankets and pillows and such (I just got a trailer, my previous sleeping arrangement was four mattress pads in the back of my lwb range rover), Toiletries, I am sure I am forgetting stuff and none of my gear is particularly expocool, but it works for me.

[Frankspinz]

Most lists (to be fair I've seen a few here with this included) forget to mention leaving your itinerary with a friend or relative including recognisable features:
- your description
- clothing
- vehicle/tent/canoe color
- expected return date/time
- when to call for help

Last fall when I did my Ishpatina Ridge outing, my wife asked when she should advise authorities that I was missing... I replied it depended wether she wanted me found dead or alive ! http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Confus/confused.png

[ScoutII]

Most lists (to be fair I've seen a few here with this included) forget to mention leaving your itinerary with a friend or relative including recognisable features:
- your description
- clothing
- vehicle/tent/canoe color
- expected return date/time
- when to call for help

Last fall when I did my Ishpatina Ridge outing, my wife asked when she should advise authorities that I was missing... I replied it depended whether she wanted me found dead or alive ! http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Confus/confused.png

classic!

I got the whole family to pass there HAM tech license, so we can make contact. My youngest final passes her test and it came in handy 2 weeks ago, as she could reach out to mom whenever she wanted too.

My camping list varies based on what I want to cook/eat. But I do bring enough tools to fix most any issue with my truck. Take 2 weeks ago, the rear caliper froze up and I had the Allen wrench needed to removed the caliper, plus a C-clamp to free up the piston so we could continue. I replaced the caliper once we got to an auto parts store.
stupid stuff like that can ruin an outing.

[Corey]

Been wanting to do this for a long time where I can print this out.
I have also cut way back on the items that I take.
One big item that will be more than likely stay home is the Cabelas picnic table.
I can use the new Slumberjack table I bought to hold the chuckbox to eat at.

This sounds like a lot, but a lot of packs into the ECS cases, and surprisingly the FJ Cruiser can hold a lot if you pack right.


Master Camping List

Items left with rig full time:

◙ Maggiolina AirLander roof top tent, down comforter, flannel sheets, two pillows

◙ Campinglab awning

◙ ARB fridge
Generally packed the day before a trip with Henrys Rootbeer, orange juice, soymilk, fresh fruit, cheeses, assorted vegi meats, eggs, snack puddings

◙ First aid kits (three or so)

◙ GCI Outdoors Top Shelf Camp Table

Items packed at beginning of season:

◙ ECS small foot locker
Tent stakes/hammer, lantern mantels, sun screen, bug repellent, clothespins/line, Ziplock bags, batteries, propane lantern, Cabelas LED lantern, bath towels, Byer Trilite dish washing basin, two way GMRS radios, 1 lb propane tanks, misc items

◙ ECS small square case
Goal Zero Ranger 350 battery/inverter, cables, Powerfilm 60 watt solar panel, 5 Goal Zero Light-A-Life LED lanterns

◙ Slumberjack table for chuckbox and eating at

◙ Chuckbox
Campchef Denali stove, cookware, utensils, various kitchen knives, foil, paper towels, dish towels, Corelle dishes, mixing bowls, spices, soap/scrubber for washing dishes, French Press

◙ Foodbox (Action Packer)
Canned goods, Mountain House dehydrated foods,, cereals, snacks, various pills, instant rice, side meal dishes (add water to pan to cook), coffee

◙ Reliance 7 gallon water jug

◙ Coleman lantern stand

◙ Coleman battery fan for tent

◙ Zodi shower

◙ Pett toilet case
Toliet, Wag bags, BW, GCI Ceder Shower Deck

◙ Outback Privy shelter for the toilet/showering

◙ Large fiberglass see through propane tank

◙ Aluminum step stool

◙ Kelty Shadehouse 12 (goes over Slumberjack table if rain is to be encountered)

◙ Chairs
Cabelas lounger (small), GCI Xpress Lounger Arm Chair

◙ Toiletry kit
Toothbrush, toothpaste, Norelco shaver, fingernail/toenail clippers, Q Tips, mirror (no brush, hair is shaved during camping season)

◙ ABS case for mat that goes under the tents ladder

◙ Best American Duffel bag
Clothes, various flashlight/headlamps, pocket knives, extra shoes

◙ Personal safety, recreation
Glock 21SF, Glock 36, S&W M&P 15-22, bear pepper spray, two small airhorns (1 in the duffel bag, 1 in the footlocker)

◙ Cameras
Sony Cybershot, GoPro Hero 2

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Great lists