Tuesday, August 04, 2015

Camping

We've recently returned from our first RV camping tent. I've done some back country camping but this trip was my first real experience with RV/car/serviced camping. A few thoughts:

RV Camping

  • You still need outdoor cooking gear i.e., a propane stove
  • An electrical burner would be helpful
  • Condiments, including salt, pepper, steak spice, sugar, and maple syrup
  • A lighter for the stove pilot light
  • Bigger and better pans and pots
  • A table cloth
  • A bug shelter for the picnic table
  • A lantern
  • Clothes line + pins
  • Hatchet
  • Chairs
  • Baby seat
Service Camping
  • Tents (3x3-man would be good)
    • Sleeping stuff (duvets + puzzle mats)
  • Bug shelter for the picnic table
  • Tarp
  • Extra rope
  • Water supply
    • Hose with shutoff
    • Basin for washing
    • Drinking water dispenser
  • Electrical stuff
    • Extension cord
    • Splitter
    • DVD player?
    • RCA cable extension?
  • Fire
    • Lighter
    • Fire starter
    • Irons/sticks
  • Propane stove
  • An electrical burner would be helpful
  • Condiments, including salt, pepper, steak spice, sugar, and maple syrup
  • Cooking utensils
    • Pot with lid
    • Big pan with lid
    • Kettle
    • French press for coffee
    • Pressure cooker + can for baking
  • Dishes
    • Plates
    • Bowls
    • Cups
    • Cutlery
    • Travel mugs
  • A table cloth
  • A lantern
  • Clothes line + pins
  • Hatchet
  • Chairs
  • Baby seat
  • Laundry soap
  • Dish soap
  • Bug dope
  • Sunscreen
  • Outdoor games: balls, frisbee, electric car, etc.
  • Warm clothing
    • Fleece
    • Pants
    • Wind and water proof jacket
    • Toque
Another thought is packing. Everything for camping should be packed into clear bins, including clothes.