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going camping for the first time alone with my bf and this is our first time going with out our parents or family.
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Assuming TENT CAMPING! If you are taking a Trailer/RV you can take just about anything you desire!
Short trip car> Bread, Peanut butter and jelly, canned stew and vegetables, tea/instant coffee, at least 2 gallons of drinking water, grate/grill for cooking over fire, Kitchen matches with the striker from the box in a plastic bag to protect from moisture, Instant potatoes, box Macaroni & Cheese, Canned Baked Beans. Instant Oatmeal in whatever flavors you desire. Salt and pepper in sealed plastic containers, Sugar and /or any other seasonings likewise in sealed containers. A coffee pot, for heating water for coffee or tea. Anything else you like, which does not absolutely require refrigeration. Ice chest and camp stove are optional but highly recommended! Cold Soda or beer is definitely a plus!
Longer trip car> Ice chest and camp stove become mandatory! But that also allows more flexibility in meal plans, with ice chest and stove you can take eggs, butter and milk to prepare a more traditional breakfast including if you desire Bacon! You can also take steak and other meats to grill ( do not forget to take suitable seasonings!) and if space permits a large cast griddle or fry pan you can take pancake mix (requires egg and milk, and do not forget the spatula!) Take along 2, 10 quart metal buckets to be your wash basins and I recommend Dawn brand dish soap and Scotch Bright Pads to clean up those greasy pots and pans. At least 2 flat hot pads and an oven glove. Durable plastic plates and glasses, and plastic insulated mugs and a set of flatware including a sharp (steak) knife for each person and serving spoons and forks.
Other important items: You will need a multi-purpose pocket knife ( Swiss Army style - not necessarily brand - and make sure it is SHARP and well lubricated ) Trash Bags. A 6 way screwdriver, a small hatchet with sheath, Take lots of 5/32" nylon line and a couple of pocket lighters when you cut a length of the line seal the end with the lighter so it will not fray. A pack of thumb size candles for fire starting. Pocket Flashlights.
A table lantern - Colman White Gas AKA "Camp Fuel" lantern or battery - Coleman Lanterns last forever and produce vast amounts of bright white light, but they require a steady supply of fuel, Mantels and the occasional replacement Generator and Globe, if you choose the Coleman Lantern be sure to practice lighting it several times during daylight in an outdoor location well away from anything flammable and NEVER EVER EVEN THINK ABOUT LIGHTING IT INSIDE OF YOUR TENT OR ANY OTHER STRUCTURE!!!!!)
Take about twice as many towels as you might want at first thought, 1 wash cloth per person plus 1 dish cloth are sufficient. Pack large zip-lock bags to carry wet clothing / swimwear in.
Collapsible Chairs and camp stools are great but don't break the bank to buy them for your first trip.
Take Clothing suitable for Winter and Rainy Conditions in the area where you will be camping! (Ponchos! And heavy coats! ) Nothing worse than getting frozen stiff because the weatherman blew it! This includes a Knit Cap which covers your ears if the temperature could possibly fall below 50 Degrees F!
Take good warm sleeping bags (rated ZERO Degrees F ) which can be joined together and AIR MATTRESSES! One for each person and a SPARE! Do not even think about camping without air mattresses!
Please plan on purchasing your firewood where you camp to avoid moving around BAD Insects! Take newspaper in a plastic bag for fire starting too.
If Space and Funds permit a set of poles and a camp Fly (10'X10' Tarp) are very desirable to keep the table area dry in the event of rain ( minimum 6 poles and a dozen 14' long lines, stakes, S-Hooks and O-rings - the O-ring prevents sharp edges on the Stake from damaging the line and the S-Hook makes it real easy to attach to the tarp eyes.
Proper equipment and preparation make all the difference between comfortably riding out the storm when camping and being cold wet and miserable when the unexpected .
Have Fun!
Assuming TENT CAMPING! If you are taking a Trailer/RV you can take just about anything you desire!
Short trip car> Bread, Peanut butter and jelly, canned stew and vegetables, tea/instant coffee, at least 2 gallons of drinking water, grate/grill for cooking over fire, Kitchen matches with the striker from the box in a plastic bag to protect from moisture, Instant potatoes, box Macaroni & Cheese, Canned Baked Beans. Instant Oatmeal in whatever flavors you desire. Salt and pepper in sealed plastic containers, Sugar and /or any other seasonings likewise in sealed containers. A coffee pot, for heating water for coffee or tea. Anything else you like, which does not absolutely require refrigeration. Ice chest and camp stove are optional but highly recommended! Cold Soda or beer is definitely a plus!
Longer trip car> Ice chest and camp stove become mandatory! But that also allows more flexibility in meal plans, with ice chest and stove you can take eggs, butter and milk to prepare a more traditional breakfast including if you desire Bacon! You can also take steak and other meats to grill ( do not forget to take suitable seasonings!) and if space permits a large cast griddle or fry pan you can take pancake mix (requires egg and milk, and do not forget the spatula!) Take along 2, 10 quart metal buckets to be your wash basins and I recommend Dawn brand dish soap and Scotch Bright Pads to clean up those greasy pots and pans. At least 2 flat hot pads and an oven glove. Durable plastic plates and glasses, and plastic insulated mugs and a set of flatware including a sharp (steak) knife for each person and serving spoons and forks.
Other important items: You will need a multi-purpose pocket knife ( Swiss Army style - not necessarily brand - and make sure it is SHARP and well lubricated ) Trash Bags. A 6 way screwdriver, a small hatchet with sheath, Take lots of 5/32" nylon line and a couple of pocket lighters when you cut a length of the line seal the end with the lighter so it will not fray. A pack of thumb size candles for fire starting. Pocket Flashlights.
A table lantern - Colman White Gas AKA "Camp Fuel" lantern or battery - Coleman Lanterns last forever and produce vast amounts of bright white light, but they require a steady supply of fuel, Mantels and the occasional replacement Generator and Globe, if you choose the Coleman Lantern be sure to practice lighting it several times during daylight in an outdoor location well away from anything flammable and NEVER EVER EVEN THINK ABOUT LIGHTING IT INSIDE OF YOUR TENT OR ANY OTHER STRUCTURE!!!!!)
Take about twice as many towels as you might want at first thought, 1 wash cloth per person plus 1 dish cloth are sufficient. Pack large zip-lock bags to carry wet clothing / swimwear in.
Collapsible Chairs and camp stools are great but don't break the bank to buy them for your first trip.
Take Clothing suitable for Winter and Rainy Conditions in the area where you will be camping! (Ponchos! And heavy coats! ) Nothing worse than getting frozen stiff because the weatherman blew it! This includes a Knit Cap which covers your ears if the temperature could possibly fall below 50 Degrees F!
Take good warm sleeping bags (rated ZERO Degrees F ) which can be joined together and AIR MATTRESSES! One for each person and a SPARE! Do not even think about camping without air mattresses!
Please plan on purchasing your firewood where you camp to avoid moving around BAD Insects! Take newspaper in a plastic bag for fire starting too.
If Space and Funds permit a set of poles and a camp Fly (10'X10' Tarp) are very desirable to keep the table area dry in the event of rain ( minimum 6 poles and a dozen 14' long lines, stakes, S-Hooks and O-rings - the O-ring prevents sharp edges on the Stake from damaging the line and the S-Hook makes it real easy to attach to the tarp eyes.
Proper equipment and preparation make all the difference between comfortably riding out the storm when camping and being cold wet and miserable when the unexpected .
Have Fun!
What food to pack for 10 day tent camping? firepit but if it rains then no firepit.No refrigeration whatsoever
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So, what to do I pack for food if I am going on tent camping? no electricity. Have firepit but no firepit if it rains. Cannot chill food since ice does not remain frozen for 10 days. Please help. Is my option canned food? If so, what canned food should I buy to satisfy the food pyramid. I cannot even bring bread because sometime in the 10 days, it will be all green and unedible, right?. Trying to satisfy the food pyramid as well. Please help! Thanks
Please know as well that I cannot buy food or any other items along the way.
Answer
That really depends on whether you are going car camping or if you will have to carry it yourself from campsite to campsite. If you are going car camping you can bring any/all the canned food you want, bottled juices, canned meat, etc. If you are going backpacking stay away from canned as much as possible-it's way too heavy. Bring powdered milk to add to morning oatmeal, coffee, hot chocolate, cream of wheat-add it to everything! It's pretty gross reconstituted so add it to food; you get the nutrition and you can't even taste it. Hard cheese like charp cheddar will hold up a full 10 days without refrigeration(trust me I've done it). At night just jam it into a backpack full of extra clothes and stuff and let it chill outside, leave it in it's backpack and it will stay cool enough during the day as long you don't put it in the sun or a hot car or something. As for bread you could have oatmeal,crackers, cream of wheat, pancakes from a mix, pastas, and rice to name a few. I you just can't live without actaul bread Orowheat Country Potato Bread will last the whole trip. As for protein peanuts and peanut butter are your best friend;any kind of nuts really. Jerky, canned tuna(the only canned meat I will take backpacking), and summer sausage will hold up well for a few days once opened. Veggies: fresh fruits that will hold up are citrus, apples, cucumbers, potatoes.Just go to the grocery store and see what they have sitting out in the produce section; most of it isn't chilled. Canned tomato paste can be made into sauce for pasta(or just bring pasta cauce if weight is not an issue), most fruits and veggies dry very well and you can rehydrate them overnight or in boiling water and then add to meals. Remember to take snacks like granola bars and bring spices with you-something more than just salt and pepper. Those little single-serving packs of ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, soy sauce, etc are nice to have too.
That really depends on whether you are going car camping or if you will have to carry it yourself from campsite to campsite. If you are going car camping you can bring any/all the canned food you want, bottled juices, canned meat, etc. If you are going backpacking stay away from canned as much as possible-it's way too heavy. Bring powdered milk to add to morning oatmeal, coffee, hot chocolate, cream of wheat-add it to everything! It's pretty gross reconstituted so add it to food; you get the nutrition and you can't even taste it. Hard cheese like charp cheddar will hold up a full 10 days without refrigeration(trust me I've done it). At night just jam it into a backpack full of extra clothes and stuff and let it chill outside, leave it in it's backpack and it will stay cool enough during the day as long you don't put it in the sun or a hot car or something. As for bread you could have oatmeal,crackers, cream of wheat, pancakes from a mix, pastas, and rice to name a few. I you just can't live without actaul bread Orowheat Country Potato Bread will last the whole trip. As for protein peanuts and peanut butter are your best friend;any kind of nuts really. Jerky, canned tuna(the only canned meat I will take backpacking), and summer sausage will hold up well for a few days once opened. Veggies: fresh fruits that will hold up are citrus, apples, cucumbers, potatoes.Just go to the grocery store and see what they have sitting out in the produce section; most of it isn't chilled. Canned tomato paste can be made into sauce for pasta(or just bring pasta cauce if weight is not an issue), most fruits and veggies dry very well and you can rehydrate them overnight or in boiling water and then add to meals. Remember to take snacks like granola bars and bring spices with you-something more than just salt and pepper. Those little single-serving packs of ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, soy sauce, etc are nice to have too.
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