"The campfire was of two basic kinds: The Smudge and The
Inferno...
The Smudge was what you used when you were desperately in need of heat...
The Inferno was what you always used for cooking."
--Patrick F. McManus
A Fine and Pleasant Mistery
We go camping as a family in scouts and
with the Texas Indian Hobbyists Association
quite a bit. We even camped across West
Texas and New Mexico one summer!
For a laugh, read these camping tips!
Here's a Campfire SingAlong Link
Checklist | |
Tent | First Aid Kit |
Sleeping bag/blanket | Canteen |
Pillow | water supply & other drinks |
waterproof tarp | Cooler/ice chest & ice |
Change of clothes | dish rags |
hiking boots | plastic bin w/food & snacks |
flashlight & batteries | trash bags |
Toiletries in a bag or case (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap,deodorant, etc.) |
matches or lighter lighter fluid charcoal |
jacket or windbreaker/poncho | pots/pans |
towel & washcloth | plates/bowls |
hammer | utensils (spoons, forks, can opener, spatulas) |
swimming suit | sunscreen (even in winter!) |
rope/cord | axe |
plastic tablecloth | dishwashing soap |
lantern | whisk broom |
insect repellent & flyswatter | toilet paper |
Fling camera | camp stove |
paper towels | Scout Knife |
clothes pins | dishwashing bag |
plastic grocery bag for dirty laundry |
One good tip is to keep all your
stuff together
in a big plastic bin or tub (like the ones that
Rubbermaid makes). Then you can just toss
it in the car when you're ready to go!
Also check out our Road Trip Kit
suggestions!
A lot of the stuff mentioned above is in it already!