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Camping Advice Needed

S Freud

Diamond Member
So my brother and I are going on a camping trip into the mountians, we will have transportation but then will be hiking into our spot, plan to do some fishing and hiking for two days.

What should I bring, I have the following down so far:

Tent
Sleeping bag
Tarp
fishing poles

What else should I bring, what kind of food?

Thanks
S Freud
 
Bring some water filtration device so you can drink the stream water rather than weighing yourself down with carrying water. You can also use iodine pills, but the water tastes nasty. For food, just eat what you catch. So make sure you're a good fisherman. Bring along snacks like trailmix and beefjerky, maybe some energy bars. Sounds like a good time.. have fun and be safe.
 
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first-aid kit
alcohol for those evenings
deck of cards
small lantern
rope - clothesline
hat, sunblock
bug repellant

 
bring at least one flashlight, a first aid kit and make sure somebody knows when you are supposed to return and exactly where you are going to be so If you don't come home on time they can send help....

Have fun and be safe


Maybe pack a 4 pack of TP?

Digital camera or camcorder?
 
Inflatible backpackers' air matresses make a TOTAL difference in your enjoyment.

Camera like Flash1969 said.

Tarp may not be sufficient rain protection if you're in Oregon as your profile indicates. Carry sleeping bag in waterproof stuff bag, put waterproof rain fly on tent, plus use that tarp for ground cover under your tent. It can change from hot sunshine to hailstorm in about 10 minutes.

Campstove & fuel. Optimus works great.

clothesline like Fmr12B said, & a few clothesepins, to dry the damp sleeping bags & tent on in the sunny morning.

Tough plastic trowel for waste - disposal holes.

If you like wine, get wine in a box or collapsible pouch - no glass.

Good topo map, in a big clear plastic bag so you can read it in the rain.

Ask rangers if you need a wilderness permit where you're going. Ask rangers if any bearproof food lockers on the trail (is the best arrangement), or if you should suspend food supply on closeline between trees) old fashioned way, semi-successful).

Lightweight frisbee for something to do. Paperback book to read, Notepad to write journal notes & sketch on...you'll be inspired after all.

Sasquatch repellent.

Good sunglasses in crushproof case.

Before you go, study up on the geography & plants & animals of that area, so you know: emergency escape routes, plant & animal dangers. There's no help back in there.

Cell phone to call for help.

A small pair of pliers comes in handy often on backpack trips, & your knife.

Take only photos, leave only footprints.
 
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