Post your camping / gear lists!

[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













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. 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.

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.

[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.

[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

We love the bush and do everything to protect it

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