| These are just a few items that we have found | | | | 7. An extra change of clothes so if you get wet |
| useful when we go tent camping. Of course you | | | | or muddy you can sleep comfortably. |
| will need the usual things like food and drinking | | | | 8. First aid kit, just in case. You never know when |
| water. | | | | you may get a cut or scrap. |
| 1. Matches or a lighter is a must have to start a | | | | 9. "After Bite" or another bite stick to stop the |
| fire for cooking and staying warm if the | | | | bug bits from itching. (They really work) |
| temperature drops. | | | | 10. Heavy string or a small rope, this comes in |
| 2. A deck of cards is nice in case it rains or the | | | | handy for hanging wet clothes of tying down the |
| kids get bored. | | | | tent. Maybe you can use it to bundle wood for |
| 3. Flashlight because we do not see well in the | | | | the fire. |
| dark. | | | | Do not forget the skillet or dutch oven for |
| 4. Blanket or sleeping bag and pillow, just because | | | | cooking. Tent camping can be a great way to |
| you are roughing it in a tent, does not mean you | | | | enjoy time with your family or just get away |
| cannot be comfortable. You can even take an air | | | | from everyone. |
| mattress for added relaxation. | | | | If it does rain remember "do not touch" the sides |
| 5. Bug spray so they sill not bite you as much. | | | | of the tent, this will cause a drip that can be very |
| 6. A jacket in case it gets cold at night. If it is cool | | | | annoying when you try to sleep. I hope these tips |
| where you are going the tent will help hold heat | | | | help you enjoy your tent camping experience. |
| somewhat but be prepared. | | | | |