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Campout Packing List

Basics: (see "Tents, Sleeping Bags, and Mattress Pads")

  • Tent and ground cover (plus "tent footprint" for inside tent)

  • Mattress pad (I recommend foam and there is a particular recommendation in the doc)

  • Sleeping Bag (rated to at least 25 degrees)

  • Pillow (you can buy a camp pillow or just bring a pillow)

  • Backpack (anything is fine since we will be close to our cars)

(We recommend REI to purchase most of these things)
 

Clothes / Toiletries

  • Clothes to sleep in

  • Clothes to change into next day

  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap)

  • Rain jacket

  • Rainboots (if it may rain)


Utilities:

  • Flashlight / headlamp

  • Insect repellent

  • Hat / sunscreen

  • Water bottle

  • Camp chair (optional)

  • Trash Bag (optional, but useful)

  • Toilet Paper

 

In the winter:

  • Sleeping bag needs to be rated for zero degrees

  • Coat, hat, thermal underwear

  • Snow shoes
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