What to bring for Camping Lake Placid NY?
Hi there!
Me and my Boyfriend are going camping to lake Placid Saturday, and Honestly i’m not too sure what to pack!
We’ll be there for 2 days…. and because we’re crossing the border ( with all the food restriction) we’ll get those when we get there!
We have a tent – blow up matress ( all sleeping gear)
we’ll get from a friend a portable BBQ, bring a cooler,
probably a portable radio, camera, swimming gear..
Am i forget anything??
Thanks
If the other answerer is correct, that it gets cool at night. I want to tell you, the blow up matresses do not get warm. There is no thickness to the bedding to hold in your body heat – great for summer.. but you maybe want to find a warm wool blanket to put on the bottom, electric blanket maybe 9 if there is electric available) or maybe a down filled sleeping bag or something ont he bottom. You may want to bring some type of heater. Or at least some good warm wool socks. Keeping your toes warm will go a long way in keeping your whole body warm. As well.. if you need a last minute on the fly heater… you can look this up on the net too.. its legit. Take a roll of toilet paper, put it into a coffee can that is big enough for it. Pour a bottle of isopropyl rubbing alcohol into it.. let it soak into the TP real good. You can light this and it will provide heat for serveral hours. The TP acts as a wick and isopropyl alcohol burns very slowly, and clean. You don;t have to worry about it being back for your lungs. as well.. its always the small things that one forgets. Like matches and/ or a lighter. maybe refills bottles for the portable BBQ. a pocket knife, or swiss army knife. flashlight.. I like to use the focus lamps that you can sit ont he ground. for cooking.. you will need dishes. I suggest 1 skillet, 1 sauce pan, i large spoon, i spatula, coffee pot which can be used not only for coffee, but cooking a second food item, or boiling water, etc. 2 plates, and 2 sets of silverware. 2 cups. You might want to bring at least one towel for both of you to share, 2 if you have space. Bar of soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, you will want most of your basic personal hygiene items. Some type of detergent to wash our your dishes. can opener…jeez.. lots!
warm pjs it gets real cold at night
References :
http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm
or
Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com)
Shelter and Bedding (essentials)
__ tent
__ tarp
__ sleeping bag
__ sleeping pad
__ headrest
Cooking and Dining (essentials)
__ water
__ food
__ cooler
__ camp stove
__ mess kit
__ can opener
__ charcoal
Clothes
__ t-shirts
__ shorts
__ jeans/pants
__ socks
__ shoes/boots
__ camp shoes
__ hat/cap
__ sweater
__ rain poncho
__ underwear
__ swim suit
__ laundry bag
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
Personal Hygiene
__ tooth brush
__ tooth paste
__ wash rag(s)
__ towel(s)
__ soap
__ comb/brush
__ nail clippers
__ razor
__ toilet paper
__ _____________
__ _____________ Shelter and Bedding (optionals)
__ book
__ cot
__ comforter
__ throw rug
__ pillow
Cooking and Dining (optionals)
__ charcoal chimney
__ smoker
__ Dutch oven
__ hot dog sticks
__ pie irons
__ chairs
__ folding table
__ table cloth
__ butane lighter
__ screen room
Cleaning Items
__ broom
__ dust pan
__ whisk broom
__ lawn rake
__ dish pan
__ detergent
__ dish rags
__ ppt scrubber
First Aid Kit
__ personal medication
__ bandages
__ aspirin, Tylenol
__ medical tape
__ sterile gauze
__ elastic wrap
__ antiseptic wipes
__ antibiotic cream
__ burn ointment
__ sunburn lotion
__ hydrogen peroxide
__ scissors
__ tweezers
__ eye wash
__ sanitary napkins
__ snake bite kit Chuck Box
__ salt and pepper
__ herbs and spices
__ cooking oil
__ pot holders
__ paper towels
__ napkins
__ plastic trash bags
__ tongs and spatula
__ aluminum foil
__ measuring cups
__ plastic silverware
__ paper plates/bowls
__ plastic cups
__ zip lock bags
__ knives
__ cutting board
__ cork screw
Miscellaneous Items
__ binoculars
__ bird guide
__ bug spray
__ bungi cords
__ camera
__ candles
__ cards, games
__ cell phone
__ clothes pins
__ compass
__ duct tape
__ fishing gear
__ flashlight
__ frisbee
__ GPS
__ kites
__ knife
__ lantern
__ matches
__ pen and paper
__ rope
__ shower bag
__ sun block
__ tools
__ water filters
__ whistle
__ _____________
__ _____________
References :
I would bring a big gun and some hand grenades in case you run into one of those big alligators. At the end of the movie they were just babies, but I bet they’re pretty big now.
References :
If the other answerer is correct, that it gets cool at night. I want to tell you, the blow up matresses do not get warm. There is no thickness to the bedding to hold in your body heat – great for summer.. but you maybe want to find a warm wool blanket to put on the bottom, electric blanket maybe 9 if there is electric available) or maybe a down filled sleeping bag or something ont he bottom. You may want to bring some type of heater. Or at least some good warm wool socks. Keeping your toes warm will go a long way in keeping your whole body warm. As well.. if you need a last minute on the fly heater… you can look this up on the net too.. its legit. Take a roll of toilet paper, put it into a coffee can that is big enough for it. Pour a bottle of isopropyl rubbing alcohol into it.. let it soak into the TP real good. You can light this and it will provide heat for serveral hours. The TP acts as a wick and isopropyl alcohol burns very slowly, and clean. You don;t have to worry about it being back for your lungs. as well.. its always the small things that one forgets. Like matches and/ or a lighter. maybe refills bottles for the portable BBQ. a pocket knife, or swiss army knife. flashlight.. I like to use the focus lamps that you can sit ont he ground. for cooking.. you will need dishes. I suggest 1 skillet, 1 sauce pan, i large spoon, i spatula, coffee pot which can be used not only for coffee, but cooking a second food item, or boiling water, etc. 2 plates, and 2 sets of silverware. 2 cups. You might want to bring at least one towel for both of you to share, 2 if you have space. Bar of soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, you will want most of your basic personal hygiene items. Some type of detergent to wash our your dishes. can opener…jeez.. lots!
References :