A good website on camping?

Question

My husband and I are going out camping for the first time. The place seems quite nice with toilets and showers. We've got the tent, sleeping bags and what else?

Is there a "camping check list"?

Which is the best website for camping?

Answer 1

That's about it. Unless you want to cook.

Maybe get some sleep mats (foam or inflatable). They will help keep you warm and comfortable.

Edit: Blimey! To me, camping is about minimalism. Some of the suggestions here look like you'd need a trailer to get the stuff there! What's the point! Book into a hotel if you are that fussed.

Answer 2

http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/C...

http://camping.about.com/od/campingforbe...

Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com)

Shelter and Bedding (essentials)

__ tent

__ tarp

__ sleeping bag

__ sleeping pad

__ headrest

Cooking and Dining (essentials)

__ water

__ food

__ cooler

__ camp stove

__ mess kit

__ can opener

__ charcoal

Clothes

__ t-shirts

__ shorts

__ jeans/pants

__ socks

__ shoes/boots

__ camp shoes

__ hat/cap

__ sweater

__ rain poncho

__ underwear

__ swim suit

__ laundry bag

__ _____________

__ _____________

__ _____________

__ _____________

Personal Hygiene

__ tooth brush

__ tooth paste

__ wash rag(s)

__ towel(s)

__ soap

__ comb/brush

__ nail clippers

__ razor

__ toilet paper

__ _____________

__ _____________ Shelter and Bedding (optionals)

__ book

__ cot

__ comforter

__ throw rug

__ pillow

Cooking and Dining (optionals)

__ charcoal chimney

__ smoker

__ Dutch oven

__ hot dog sticks

__ pie irons

__ chairs

__ folding table

__ table cloth

__ butane lighter

__ screen room

Cleaning Items

__ broom

__ dust pan

__ whisk broom

__ lawn rake

__ dish pan

__ detergent

__ dish rags

__ ppt scrubber

First Aid Kit

__ personal medication

__ bandages

__ aspirin, Tylenol

__ medical tape

__ sterile gauze

__ elastic wrap

__ antiseptic wipes

__ antibiotic cream

__ burn ointment

__ sunburn lotion

__ hydrogen peroxide

__ scissors

__ tweezers

__ eye wash

__ sanitary napkins

__ snake bite kit Chuck Box

__ salt and pepper

__ herbs and spices

__ cooking oil

__ pot holders

__ paper towels

__ napkins

__ plastic trash bags

__ tongs and spatula

__ aluminum foil

__ measuring cups

__ plastic silverware

__ paper plates/bowls

__ plastic cups

__ zip lock bags

__ knives

__ cutting board

__ cork s***w

Miscellaneous Items

__ binoculars

__ bird guide

__ bug spray

__ bungi cords

__ camera

__ candles

__ cards, games

__ cell phone

__ clothes pins

__ compass

__ duct tape

__ fishing gear

__ flashlight

__ frisbee

__ GPS

__ kites

__ knife

__ lantern

__ matches

__ pen and paper

__ rope

__ shower bag

__ sun block

__ tools

__ water filters

__ whistle

Answer 3

The Coleman website always has good resources when camping.

They have a nice, printable, checklist you can use.

They also have a lot of the camping destinations in the US mapped out and user generated content for some.

Answer 4

We went camping this last weekend heres what we took (One night out):

Tent

Sleeping Bags/Pillows

Extra Clothes

Bug Repellent

Food - Hamburger/Potatoes/Corn - plus fixings - lettuce/hamburger buns/mayo/ketchup/butter/seasoning mix

Bacon and potoatoes for breakfast

Water/Ice to drink

Matches to light a fire with - burned what was available at the camp site (we camped in the mountains plenty of downed trees)

Dutch oven to cook in and tin foil to cook potatoes and corn

Silverware, plates, and paper towels

Hershey's Bars/Marshmellows/Graham Crackers for smores

koa has a very detailed list - edit to your needs - what you plan on doing and how long you plan on staying:

http://www.koa.com/familyzone/pdfs/campi...

Hope this helps

Answer 5

If you google "first time camping" there is a site that will come up that is called "camping for beginners" you will find lots of useful info there.

I looked at it as I'm in the process of getting stuff ready for my first "camp out" among the things that I am taking are:-

Chairs

Table

Rollmat (self inflating ones)

Sleeping bag (make sure you get a decent one which fits you well, look at the label for temperature range)

Camp bed

Pillows

Cooker

Gas bottles

Utensils (knives, forks, plates etc.)

Thermal cup

kettle

Cool bag

Lamp

Torch (for those trips to the loo in the dark!)

batteries for above

Radio

Baby wipes

Hand sanitiser

Food

Toiletries.

Matches/Lighter

Towels

Hope this helps you out!