I am a 13 year old girl and are going camping in 4 weeks time for a week

Question

Can anybody help me decide what to take . I Know i need to sort out Clothes, Shoes, Bags, Make-up, Accesories .... Help !

Answer 1

Hi

you will need make up if you are going clubbing and is it a field or actually camp with facilities..

BTW .... you soooo need a  mobile  ..or if you get lost you can phone people and ask for help.....dur

and camping is not always about hikes and fields

         charlie xx

Answer 2

I don't know what sort of camping you mean, what sort of shelter you'll have, or whether someone else is providing for you with food and safety, but I can offer some general suggestions:

Keep warm and dry. Wherever you go, it probably will be cold at night and you might want a warm puffy jacket, wool cap and maybe even mittens or gloves. Some people think that if it rains your trip will be ruined, but if you bring rain gear and warm clothes, you can still enjoy most outdoor activities.

Camping isn't a fashion show, but that doesn't mean you have to look rumpled or let yourself get smelly; clean yourself every day and night before bed, using whatever water and washcloth and soap you can find, but keep the soap away from and out of any natural water source, even so called biodegradable soap is not OK to put in the water. You can even wash your spare clothes and leave them to hang dry during the day, so bring a clothesline.

Wear practical shoes. Flip flops might be fun, but your feet will get really dirty, better to wear shoes and socks around camp, and save your sandals for water activities.

You won't need make-up, earrings, or any bags but a small day pack for hiking. Leave your valuables at home, electronics aren't necessary, and make sure whoever you're going with has experience and plenty of gear including a first aid kit and a water filter, not to mention sleeping bags and pads for you.

Answer 3

I suggest skipping the make up and accessories.  You're not going to need them while your'e camping.  Bring a few extra changes of clothes, a sleeping bag, tent, flashlight and/or lantern, books, and some snacks.  Grab some soap for bathing, I like to bring Dr. Bronners because it's biodegradeable and you can use it on yourself and your dishes and clothes.  

BTW, I am not advocating dumping a bottle of biodegradable soap into a lake.  I'm saying it's a much better option to use it period.  It's super concentrated, made with all natural ingredients and will still go to the treatment facility because their is plumbing at most campgrounds.