Recreational Camping - Checklist

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Whether RV camping or tent camping, The ultimate camper’s checklist should be categorized into the following items: Before-Leaving-List, Personals, Camping Essentials, First Aid Kit, Clothing, Children and Baby Supplies, Sleeping, Kitchen Utensils and Equipments, and Campfire Essentials

1. Before-Leaving-Home List includes locking of all the doors and windows, turning off all the lights and appliances such as the computer, adjusting the thermostat, holding of all mail, watering of plants and making pet arrangements.

2. Personals would include grooming and hygiene kit such as shampoo, soap, insect repellant (which one cannot do without!), toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant, towels, toilet paper, lip balm, sun block, sun glasses and a trusty sewing kit.

3. Camping Essentials would include driver’s license, money, ID card, map, compass, flashlights and battery packs, lantern, bulbs, water, rope, clothespin, clothesline, radio, canteen, clock, camera, lots of film, binoculars, lounge chair, foldable table, tent repair gear, pocket knife and a lighter.

4. A good First Aid Kit should have the necessary medicines for fever, headaches, and insect bites. Antibiotic cream, antiseptic and band aids for wound. Tweezers should also be there to take out splinters.

5. Clothing should include a cozy pairs of sweat pants and shirt, sweater, thermals, gloves, jacket, pants, underwear, socks of varying thickness, pajamas, swimsuit, t-shirts, tank tops, bandannas, hats, sandals, sneakers and hiking boots.

6. Children and Baby Supplies depends on the child who will go camping. Babies would need lots of baby food, milk, bottles, pacifier, diapers and baby wipes, bibs, spoons, high chair, blankets, play pen, stuffed toys, stroller, tub and books, For bigger kids, games for rainy days and for traveling, toys, pencils, crayons, paper, bucket and shovel, Frisbees, kites and magazines are essential.

7. If tent camping, Sleeping Gear would include the tent, poles, mallet, ground cloth, sleeping bags, mattress, pillows, blankets, air pump, rope and stakes. If RV camping, make sure you have your sheets, pillows and blankets.

8. Kitchen Utensils and Equipment would consist of food container, insulator for frozen food, pots and pans, stove, fuel, matches or lighter, disposable plates and utensils, bowls, mugs, coffee pot, thermos, aluminum foil, dish towel, spatula, tongs, bottle and can opener, knife, dish soap, sponge, trash bags, zip lock bags, table cloth and skewers for campfire barbecuing or marshmallow toasting.

9. Campfire Checklist would include the kindling, matches, newspaper, fire extinguisher, shovel, ax, wood and the campfire permit.

RV Camping Essentials

If you don't already own an RV and are considering purchasing an RV, do rent a recreational vehicle first and experience a short camping trip to see if driving an RV fits with you and your family.

Here are some RV-camping guidelines for that memorable RV camping trip:

1. Take a professional course in driving focused on the specialized requirements of operating your RV.

2. Practice your skills on roads with minimal traffic.

3. In tourist areas and peak seasons, make reservations at least 3 weeks ahead.

4. Park your RV under shade.

5. Build your campfire away from your recreation vehicle.

6. Campfire Safety: Make sure you attend to your campfire always and extinguish it before you go inside your RV to sleep by splashing water on it.

7. Before leaving the campsite, walk around completely your RV to examine that all electric wires, sewer and water are unhooked and check that the Television antenna completely down. clean around the campsite, making sure you leave it as it was before you came. Bring your trash with you.

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