Cache and Camping Trip

[ljay]

I know this is a stupid question but i was always told to ask the stupid questions cos you always get good answers!!!

 

The story is i am going to a Small cache and camping event.

I've not been camping in over 15 years (so the bad memories have all faded).

i was going to be driving but as i failed my Driving test last week that is now not happening. I had posted a sorry can't make it note and was kindly offered a left by another local cacher (who i have never met).

Arrangments all made but now i am not sure if i have everything i need.

Obviously if i was in my own car i'd take everything and then the kitchen sink. but since i am catching a lift i want to make sure i have everything without filling the trunk.

So i have;

My Tent, roll mat and sleeping bag. Torch, small tent mallet.

An appropriate selection of clothes for all weather (this is scotland, it may snow)

Cool Box with food (not yet stocked but breakfast, daytime and bbq stock is organised), Eating untensils.

Toilet stuff and bug stuff

Fully Stocked GeoKit (Inc GPS with all 40 Caches within 50 Miles of location)

 

What am i missing?

 

Ljay

[+StarBrand]

Basic first aid kit

water

spare batteries

fire starter (matches or whatever)

[+WeeWillie]

map & compass?

day pack for extra clothing

hat

 

You may want to set up your tent at home to find out if all the poles and stakes are present & servicable.

[Skippermark]

flashlight for inside the tent at night

paper towels

soap to wash dishes

[+Ming]

Don't forget the TP

 

All kidding aside, a stove to cook with and maybe firewood

[+gof1]

Beer

[bogleman]

If you really need a complete list

 

This is good for 3 days for 3 kids and myself packs nicely into and on the Subaru

[Cache Whisperer]

The camping events I've attended included lots of sharing of food (BEER), potluck style. I always try to bring one thing to share thats unusual(BEER). Once it was boiled crawfish (with BEER), another time it was sushi (and BEER).

 

Don't forget the ice (BEER).

[+Lovey Pigs]

you may want to set up your tent and buy some spray waterproofing and use some seam sealer so in case of rain your tent will keep you dry, at least hopefully. don't forget your toothbrush!! and maybe one or two tarps to keep wood, stuff covered if needed.

Edited June 5, 2008 by Lovey Pigs

[ljay]

Hi Guy's

 

Thanks for the suggestions,

The tent is currently set up in the garage, so that i know how to put it up.

 

Bogleman, i love your list and have printed off a copy.

You don't take beer when camping in the scottish hills. The scottish midge is attracted to it.

I now know what i am missing and can adapt Bogleman's list to suit me.

 

Thanks,

Ljay

[Dinoprophet]

Oops.

 

Nice list, though, Bogleman. Everytime we're packing, I swear I'm going to make one of those.

Edited June 6, 2008 by Dinoprophet