camping trip?

llg1092

im 15. I am goin on a camping trip with friends. I need a list of stuff you recomed i take. I have clothes figured out. I mean like things that would be helpful.
i also need ideas for luggage ( i have to carry it on my back)

Answer
Shelter and Sleeping

* Ground cloth
* Tent(s)
* Sleeping pads for everyone
* Portable chairs and stools
* Sleeping bag (rated to 20 to 50F)
* Pillows

The Camp Kitchen

* Stove (be sure to test it each time before you go)
* Stove fuel
* Charcoal and lighter fuel (if grilling)
* Firewood and kindling (if allowed)
* Matches/lighter
* Cooking pots and pans
* Extra water (to keep at your site)
* Utensil set (including spoons, knives, forks, plus cooking utensils, such as serving spoons, knives, spatulas)
* Can opener
* Mess kits for everyone (plates, cups, bowls)
* Cooler and ice
* Dish detergent
* Dish towels
* Sponge/scraper
* Plastic basin (for washing dishes)
* Paper towels
* Tablecloth
* Trash bags
* Foil
* Ziploc bags
* Hot pads
* Citronella candle

Food Items

* Snacks
* Fruit
* Peanut butter and bread (very quick and handy if your kids like it)
* Butter/cooking oil
* Condiments (salt, pepper, multi-spice, and mustard/catsup when applicable)
* Beverages (juice boxes, milk)
* Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
* Milk, sugar (if needed)
* Desserts
* Makings for s'mores (marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate)

Handy Campsite Tools

* Rope
* Clothes pins
* Duct tape
* Multi-tool/utility knife
* Small handheld broom (for sweeping out the tent)

Light Sources

* Lantern (at least one per tent makes camping much more enjoyable)
* Headlamps for all

Toiletries

* Bath towels and washcloths
* Soap
* Hand sanitizer
* Shampoo
* Quarters for pay showers
* Toothbrushes/toothpaste
* Deodorant
* Razor
* Toilet paper and trowel
* Sunscreen
* Lip balm
* Baby wipes (very handy for campsite cleanup)

Family Medical Kit

* Bandages
* Benadryl
* Poison ivy treatment such as CORTAID® Treatment Kit
* Antibiotic ointment/wipes
* Burn ointment
* Thermometer
* Bug repellent
* Aspirin
* Tweezers (good for removing splinters and ticks)
* Moleskin

Clothing for All

* Trail-running shoes or hiking boots (broken in and waterproofed)
* Sandals/flip-flops (for public showers)
* Wool socks
* Synthetic long-underwear bottoms and tops
* Synthetic shorts or convertible pants
* Underwear
* Synthetic/wicking t-shirt
* Rain/wind jacket and pants
* Wool or fleece sweater or jacket (vest, if warmer)
* Pajamas
* Bathing suits
* Sunglasses
* Wool or fleece hat*
* Wool/fleece gloves or mittens*

Play Equipment

* Swim towels
* Water shoes (if needed)
* Daypacks
* Water bottles
* Camera and film
* Video camera
* Reading material for all
* Guidebooks and maps
* Camping reservation info
* Outdoor toys (Frisbee, kites, soccer ball, football, Wiffle Ball, etc.)
* Whistle
* Toys, board games, or deck of card

Can you use a summer tent in winter?

jacquie

I just bought a summer tent and I was wondering if I could use it in winter. I live in Australia, so our winters aren't that cold or wet. I will use it mostly in summer but I was thinking of using it in Broken Hill in July.
Tent I bought: http://www.kathmandu.com.au/Tents_&_Shelters/Family_Camping_/87057/Retreat_30_Tent.html
Thoughts?

Answer
The difference between 3-season (summer) and 4-season (winter) tents is the amount of ventilation and fly coverage for retaining heat and blocking wind.

A 4-season tent strives to be as sealed as possible, with little ventilation to keep your body heat in and cold wind out. This is usually enhanced by a full-coverage fly, sometimes called a double-wall design, to trap a static layer of air between the inner tent wall and the fly, for insulation. 4-season tents are also usually designed to be more stable in high winds. The costs for this is increased weight/bulk and increased build-up of humidity, the latter often leading to condensation.

A 3-season tent focuses more on basic rain and wind protection while providing good ventilation for comfort. While you can zip-up the windows and doors there are usually large, open vent areas on the top of the tent, and the fly usually only covers the vents and shields the windows; it does not extend all the way to the ground.

I find that, except in extreme cold and wind, a 3-season tent with decent fly coverage is sufficient for most winter camping. My opinion is that a tent is shelter from the weather (wind, rain, snow) and bugs for sleeping, not for warmth or daytime activities. More important are the rating of your sleeping system (bag, pad, liner) and the clothing you wear to sleep (cap, socks, gloves, loose but insulating clothing). I've slept in 20*F (-7*C) temperatures with a light breeze in my 3-season tent (Eureka Backcountry 2) and was warm and comfortable. The tent you bought appears to have even better fly coverage, so I'd expect it to perform just as well or better.

Edit: If the coldest temperature you can expect will be 5*C (41*F), then you are well within the range of a normal 3-season tent without any additional insulation. Be careful using a tarp over a tent as most are not breathable, and if tightly sealed, could lead to oxygen depletion and CO poisoning.

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