People who go camping

[emsumm]

This is insanely helpful, you guys. Thank you!!

[tortis]

Deck of cards (regular)
Other card games (example: uno, CAH, etc.)
Reading material: books, magazines, newspaper (newspaper doubles as fire starter)
Board games (but be wary of losing pieces!)

You will need some entertainment! We mostly play cards for the whole weekend!

[prettyinpearls]

May 18, 2016 13:35:27 GMT -5 @rennido said:

May 18, 2016 13:09:21 GMT -5 birdmom said:

This is us.  I don't know about you, but I have a "set" of things just for the camper.  It was worth the expense, and if you plan on camping a lot, it would help to just have everything packed up in rubbermaid bins to throw in your car and take to the campsite.

I love our trailer, and would never go back to tent camping. 

You couldn't pay me to tent camp.  Besides, I kind of enjoy the reaction when people find out our camper has 3 TV's and 1.5 baths.

We still spend most of our time outside, doing all the quality family time stuff that makes camping so much fun. Just with the luxury of a hotel on wheels.

[prettyinpearls]

May 18, 2016 13:56:01 GMT -5 tortis said:

Deck of cards (regular)
Other card games (example: uno, CAH, etc.)
Reading material: books, magazines, newspaper (newspaper doubles as fire starter)
Board games (but be wary of losing pieces!)

You will need some entertainment! We mostly play cards for the whole weekend!

Oooh, yes, this is a good one.

[lauralala]

May 18, 2016 14:02:46 GMT -5 peachy said:

May 18, 2016 11:50:14 GMT -5 lauralala said:

Will you have electricity? Taking a real coffee maker has been a game changer for me. I bought the cheapest one possible (like $10), and it stays with our camping stuff. Disregard if you are French press people, of course.

Where would one camp and have electricity?

That's not even camping to me anymore, lol. We don't even do campgrounds though.

Any campground. We always go to state parks. I'm not sure how electricity makes it not camping. We are not trying to win a roughing it contest, just have a fun and relaxing weekend.

[nahoku]

May 18, 2016 14:02:46 GMT -5 peachy said:

May 18, 2016 11:50:14 GMT -5 lauralala said:

Will you have electricity? Taking a real coffee maker has been a game changer for me. I bought the cheapest one possible (like $10), and it stays with our camping stuff. Disregard if you are French press people, of course.

Where would one camp and have electricity?

That's not even camping to me anymore, lol. We don't even do campgrounds though.

We camped with friends who have ginormous trailers and most of the park was filled with ginormous trailers. So our campsite (could do trailer or tent and we were definitely in the minority with a tent) had an electric hook up.  I have to say... it was kind of awesome, lol.  We usually prefer more rustic sites, but for longer periods of time, it would nice to be able to easily recharge my phone/camera.

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

Warning: This may be my trip anxiety showing.

Kitchen
Firestarters, Newspaper, Lighter, Duct Tape
Paper Towels, Holder, Hand-Washing Jug, Antibacterial, Wipes
Tongs, Spatula, Spoons, Can Opener, Measuring Spoon, Measuring Cup
Cutting Board, Knives
5-gal Water Jug, Hand Pump, Water Carrier
Roasting Sticks, Corn Cob Ends, Pie Tins, Fire Grate, Campfire Tripod
Corn Butterer
Hot Pads, Oven Mitts, Hand Towels
Tablecloth, Weights
Portable Sink, Camp Soap, Sponge, Magic Eraser, Dish Drying Mat, Hammock/Bungees
Cups, Plates, Bowls, Cutlery, Mugs, Shoe Organizer/Carabiners
Cast Iron Pots/Pans/Griddle, Dutch Oven (w lift handle), Toaster, Pam
Tea kettle, French press or Coffee Drip
Collapsible Bowls, Platters, Bug Covers
Garbage Bags/Hamper, Plastic Bags, Wipe Holders
Ziplocs, Tinfoil, Napkins, Tissues, Sharpie
Cooler, Coffee/Tea, S&P, Seasoning, Spices, Condiments

Tent/Living Space
Flashlights, Lantern, Rope Light
Mallet, Glow Stakes, Tarps, Paracord
Broom/Dustpan
Clothesline/Pins, Detergent Packs/Change, Laundry Bag
Extension Cord, Chargers, Fans
Air Mattress, Pillows, Sleeping Bags, Blankets
Foam Floor (2 – 7’ x 5’, 1 – 10’ x 9’)
Canopy, Tapestries, Fairy Lights, Citronella Lanterns
Camp Chairs, Hammock, Camp Tables
Flag, Holder, Solar Lanterns
Radio

Personal
Shower Lanyards, Bathroom Supplies
Citronella, Bug Spray, Sunscreen
First Aid Kit, Tums/Pepto
Flip Flops

Kids
Fishing Poles
Glow-in-the-dark Horseshoes
Glow Sticks
Chalk
Scooters
Playing Cards/Poker
Frisbee


This is for a campground with electricity hookups, running water available, and bathroom/shower/laundry facilities, so obviously this is above and beyond what you'd need for most trips.

[auntie]

Pie irons

[FloFTW]

Pie irons and fillings
Bacon

Those are the two best things about camping.

[emsumm]

May 18, 2016 19:18:01 GMT -5 FloFTW said:

Pie irons and fillings
Bacon

Those are the two best things about camping.

What do pie irons do???

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

May 18, 2016 19:27:10 GMT -5 emsumm said:

May 18, 2016 19:18:01 GMT -5 FloFTW said:

Pie irons and fillings
Bacon

Those are the two best things about camping.

What do pie irons do???

WAT

As it turns out, 2016 wasn't done flummoxing me yet.

[gennyu]

Toilet paper

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

May 18, 2016 19:27:10 GMT -5 emsumm said:

May 18, 2016 19:18:01 GMT -5 FloFTW said:

Pie irons and fillings
Bacon

Those are the two best things about camping.

What do pie irons do???

I've decided to pretend you were serious, just in case.  I am now the best thing in your life.

[muffin0]

a fuck ton of matches/extra lighters.

-signed the girl who basically had to eat half cooked burgers once.

[muffin0]

May 18, 2016 13:58:22 GMT -5 prettyinpearls said:

May 18, 2016 13:35:27 GMT -5 @rennido said:

I love our trailer, and would never go back to tent camping. 

You couldn't pay me to tent camp.  Besides, I kind of enjoy the reaction when people find out our camper has 3 TV's and 1.5 baths.

We still spend most of our time outside, doing all the quality family time stuff that makes camping so much fun. Just with the luxury of a hotel on wheels.

I'm sorry but I hate you, because I was just blinded by Luke Bryans fucking glow in the dark white perfect teeth in your avatar. 

There is no way they are that naturally white, but damn he's so cute.

[Pom]

www.bestcamprecipes.com/pie-iron-meals/

[lostrn]

We only go camping at places we can get sites with electric so DH can use his cpap machine. And I bring a fan, so nice. So, extension cord, surge protector for our electric stuff. Beyond that just the basic stuff, tent, air mattress, tarp, extra pegs, mallet, flashlights, laterns, water, snacks. The places we go usually have on site snack bars or casual restaurants or we can easily drive somewhere for food. We don't have an easily portable grill so we don't really mess around with cooking. Sometimes we team up with friends who have a pop-up trailer and they will cook, and we will contribute food for that.
Toiletries, sunscreen. Extra socks! I know I'm forgetting a ton because our car is always filled with crap when we go camping. So much crap you have to bring. That's probably why we haven't gone yet this year.

[eb777888]

The idea of camping is fun but I'm just scared I'm going to get murdered.

[eb777888]

Has anyone said alcohol?? I feel like camping is code for "day drinking." That, I can get on board with.

[FloFTW]

Really camping is just eating and drinking outside for days, around a fire.

[chickadee77]

I haven't read most responses, but here goes.

- food, booze, water, gatorade (most people forget the last two, lol) We always kept food and beverage in separate coolers in case we had leaky chicken or something. Don't want to drink out of contaminated cans/bottles/whatever. Bring red solo cups for alcohol - most parks won't allow visible containers.
- first aid kit
- a way to charge your phone if you won't be near your vehicle
- how will you be cooking? If on a grill, charcoal, lighter fluid, tongs/spatula. Seasonings. No reason for camp food to suck - bring whatever you normally use to cook.
- extra ziplocs. You can use them for just about anything: make an ice pack, put in leftovers, dispose of anything smelly that might draw animals, if it rains, you can throw in your electronics and make them waterproof, and on and on.
- an open mind and willingness to think outside the box.

I could probably go on, lol. I love camping, and it can be as easy or as complicated as you want to make it. Start out with an open mind, and jot down a note if you find yourself missing something more than once on a trip so you can bring it next time!

[hazelden]

I like to have a rug for in front of our tent door.