| There is a list of obvious items that are essential | | | | typically plan on being caught unexpectedly in the |
| to a good camping trip. Obviously we need a tent, | | | | rain. A clothesline could easily come in handy. |
| camper, tree hammock or something to sleep in | | | | There are many other uses that we might need |
| and keep things protected from the weather. We | | | | a clothesline rope for. It's just a good idea. |
| need prepare for an adequate supply of drinking | | | | Instead of packing plastic dishes to be washed |
| water, whether this means we pack in our own, | | | | after dinner, just make it easy on yourself and |
| or we pack a water purification system and camp | | | | take paper plates. They will help you get your |
| near a water source. Provisions must be made | | | | next fire started anyway. Don't use Styrofoam, |
| for our meals, our clothing, and our hygiene. We | | | | use paper. Also, baby wipes can be extremely |
| also commonly remember to take along a few | | | | handy. You don't have to be embarrassed in the |
| items that will occupy our relaxing time. This might | | | | grocery store when you buy them, you will |
| be a game of horse shoes, a good book, or | | | | appreciate you did. Lastly, remember to bring |
| some hiking shoes. | | | | some bug repellent. The natural kind costs slightly |
| There are other items that we usually don't think | | | | more, but last longer, works better, isn't as bad |
| of, but if we had them, would make for a much | | | | for kids to get on their hands, and smells good. |
| better camping trip. To start this list, we don't | | | | |