Camping Gear |
camping or cabin permit |
required at some locations |
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water treatment/ purification |
(needed at some locations) |
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water |
necessary at some locations |
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insect repellent & sunscreen |
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first aid/bee sting kit |
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shower items |
soap, towel, toilet paper, etc. |
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headlamp/flashlight |
might need to bring extra batteries, depending on
the camping location | 
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rain jacket |
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tent |
don't forget the rainfly! |
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sleeping bag |
select a warmer bag if you plan to camp at
higher elevations, you'll need it... even in the summer!
You might also want to bring a sheet to use when it's too warm for the bag. |
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sleeping pad |
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pillow |
You can purchase a small travel pillow (& pillowcase) from Walmart or
you can just use a sweatshirt, etc. |
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snacks/meals |
(needed at some locations)
some locations are close to restaurants/grocery stores whereas
others are more remote |
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camping stove |
(optional at some locations) You will have to purchase the camping
stove fuel at a local store since you cannot transport the fuel on the plane. It can
be difficult to find certain fuel canisters at some of the local stores, so you might opt
to bring a liquid fuel burning stove (with an empty fuel bottle) instead. |
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matches or lighter |
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cooking pot |
(if you bring your stove) |
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spoon & mug (or a mess kit) |
(minimum dining items if you bring your stove)
other dining items could include a plate, bowl, (pocket) knife and spoon |
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water bottle/canteen |
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plastic bags |
needed at some locations to pack trash out;
also for waterproofing items in your pack |
camping chair |
(optional)
The lightweight Thermarest and Crazy Creek chairs (or something similar)
won't take up too much space in your suitcase, if you don't mind sitting low to
the ground. |
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sunshower |
(optional) |
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lantern |
(optional) |
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charcoal and firestarter |
purchase along the way to the campsite if the site has grills |