Camping Essentials

• Tent — Choose something lightweight and easy to set up.
• Sleeping bag — Ensure the bag is temperature appropriate.
• Sleeping pad — Imperative for comfort on unforgiving ground.
• Knife — Versatility is key.
• Firestarter — Matches and/or lighter. Time matters when the sun drops on a cold evening.
• Stove and fuel — Compact stoves for cooking meals and boiling water.
• Utensils & cookware — A spoon and a mug will suffice. Bring a pot. Bring a can opener.
• Food — Non-perishables that are easy to prepare.
• Water — Enough for drinking and cooking.
• Pepper spray — For bears and unwanted encounters.
• First aid kit — Bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers.
• Toiletries — Toothbrush, paste, biodegradable soap, hand sanitizer.
• Compass — Moss is an unreliable guide.
• Footwear — Waterproof boots or trail shoes for rugged terrain.
• Extra socks — Essential when weather turns.
• Rain gear — Wind- and rain-resistant jacket, pants, and hat.
• Binoculars — To take in the distance.
• Headlamp — Your hands must remain free.
• Notepad and pen — Record what should not be forgotten.

Submitted by Verum Contributor, M. Shomaker.
Sanctioned by the League of Wildermen.