{"id":6632,"date":"2017-06-19T05:34:56","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T12:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.forestcamping.com\/dow\/suzi\/?p=6632"},"modified":"2017-05-29T12:56:03","modified_gmt":"2017-05-29T19:56:03","slug":"camping-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestcamping.com\/dow\/suzi\/camping-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"

Camping Essentials are those things you feel are critical to a successful camping. \u00a0Here are mine:<\/p>\n

Permits\/confirmations for whatever you do – when needed. \u00a0(Backpackers in California will want to obtain a campfire permit from any of the national forests in the state.)<\/p>\n

First Aid kit – Either one like this with everything in it or make your own with just you think you’ll need.<\/p>\n

Flashlight and extra batteries or, better yet, a solar flashlight.<\/p>\n

Sunscreen (don’t forget to apply to the top of your ears) and remember to apply it every two hours.<\/p>\n

Insect repellent and bug-bite treatment. \u00a0Remember, mosquitoes are poor fliers so might want to investigate bringing a fan.<\/p>\n

Rain gear or large leaf bags (not as attractive but effective)<\/p>\n

Fire starter, such as drier lint stuffed into cardboard egg carton held together by melted paraffin wax or simply stuff drier lint into a used toilet paper tube, and don\u2019t forget waterproof matches.<\/p>\n

Tent or tarp<\/p>\n

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Don’t get much better than this.<\/p><\/div>\n

Sleeping gear; sleeping bag or bed roll and pillow with maybe an extra blanket.<\/p>\n

Personal stuff; cloths, toothpaste and brush, unscented soap and lotions, baby wipes, etc.<\/p>\n

Cooking equipment like skillet and pot, ice chest, can opener, dishwashing stuff, etc<\/p>\n

Entertainment: deck of cards, glow sticks, variety of games<\/p>\n

Nice to have – microfiber towels, binoculars, musical instrument,<\/p>\n

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