Claremont Camping Supplies
Basically, we're going to be outside for a couple of days and we're all interesting folk, but not that interesting. So bring some stuff along.
What could I pack?
General
- Tents
- The fewer tents we need to bring, the better. Need a tent? Ask one of these people! Maybe they can help.
- People Who Own 2-Person Tents: Ellen, MacKenzie, Mike, Rudy, Andy
- People Who Own 3-Person Tents: Kelly/Jay
- People Who Own 4-Person Tents: Benj, Ellen
- The fewer tents we need to bring, the better. Need a tent? Ask one of these people! Maybe they can help.
- Tarps
- Tablecloths
- Folding chairs
- I'm going to repeat this one: bring a goddamned chair. Seriously. At least one.
- Blankets
- Proper outdoor sleeping supplies
- Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
- Air mattress, pump, and blankets
- Pillows
- Flashlight or camping lantern
- Batteries for flashlight or camping lantern
- Money, in cash
Eating and Drinking
- Cup for water/beverages
- Plate and/or bowl (if you don't feel like washing it in between your meals, bring paper)
- Utensils
- Napkins, kerchief, towel, or other "I just got food on myself" repairer
- Skewer for marshmallows (though a stick is fully acceptable)
- Supplies for cooking your meal
- Cooler or other device for keeping things that should be cold (like, say, meat) cold
- Implements for cooking your meal (pots, pans, wooden spoons, etc.)
- There will be 5 gallons of water for the weekend. If you think you'll need more than this and a spigot can provide, bring some.
Personal Care and Apparel
- Hairbrush or comb
- Hair thingies
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Floss
- Contact lens solution and cases
- Medication (antihistamines, Advil, prescriptions), vitamins, etc.
- Feminine protection products
- Sunscreen
- Shampoo, soap, shower shoes etc. (if you plan to use any available coin operated showers)
- Towel
- Hat
- PJs
- Enough clothing for three days outdoors
- Bring layers, as this is California and temperatures can fluctuate between 40 and 100 degrees
- Swimsuit
- Footwear appropriate to the activities you want to do (hiking shoes, sandals, etc.)
Fun
- Board and card games
- Fun outdoor games
- Books
- GPS for geocaching
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