camping tips

[qponfanatic]

I was not sure where to post this. I have not been camping in a long time and dh wants to go. Please help me plan. I'm not really a camper but am looking for camping tips so I don't hate this trip.

[DJ1972]

We went camping Father's Day weekend and had a blast! You didn't say whether you were using a tent or camper...we slept in a tent. Here is a list of what we took.
~tent and air mattress/air pump
~pillows and blankets/sheet
~sunscreen, aloe vera gel
~water shoes(saved our feet!), swim suits and beach towels
~clothes line and clothes pins..to hang between 2 trees to dry wet suits and towels
~iron skillet, spatula, large spoon, paper plates, gallon baggies, aluminum foil, forks, paper towels, cups
~coolers...1 for drinks and one for food(hot dogs, cheese, condiments, lunch meat, bacon, eggs)
~trash bags
~toiletries..deodorant, baby wipes, toilet paper, shampoo, soap, toothbrush and paste
~dish soap and disinfectant wipes
~fan and drop cord (we had electric available)
~mosquito spray and citronella candles
~snack foods (crackers, snack cakes, chips, beef jerky) and don't forget the marshmellows, graham crachers and chocolate for smores!
~hot dog roasting wires
~plastic table cloth with hooks to hold it in place
~flash light, lantern, extra batteries, radio
~lawn chairs
~matches, hammer
~I put all the food in a big plastic tub..keeps the critters out lol
Hope this helps!

[pkellyc]

Here is what we take with us. We tent but haul everything in our truck.

I have been camping for a weekend with my Dodge Neon with a car carrier on the top. We just take less.

Stuff

Lawn chairs
Tents
Mattresses and pump
Lanterns
Hatchet
Safety pins
Screen house
Coffee cups
Cell phone and charger
Pots and pans
Dishes
Utensils
Paper plates
Cups
Silverware
Can opener
Dishwashing liquid
Sos
Cleaning wipes
Paper towels
t.p.
Napkins
Coolers
Zip lock bags
Extension cord
Icepacks
Tablecloth
Umbrellas rain and beach
Dish strainer
Mini food processor
Lawn chairs
Bbq brush
Yahtzee game and card Linens and things

Sheets
Blankets/ sleeping bags
Beach towels
Towels
Washcloths
Hand towels
Dishrags
Dishtowels

First aid and cosmetics

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deotorant
Make up
Sunscreen
Bandaids
Off or Skin so soft
Lotion
Bactine
Electric razor
Razor
Shaving cream
Bar soap
Shampoo and conditioner
Wipes


Lots of tips in camping and village sports if you look around here.

[wanderlusting]

Don't forget flip-flops! The shower floors on campsites can get pretty gross! I always bring things to entertain me. I'll bring a book, frisbee, ball, etc.