Looking to get started on camping a lot more. What would you bring?
So, recently with life being a whirlwind, I’ve got to missing campin. I used to do it all the time as a kid, and as an active duty soldier I spend quite a bit of time in the field out in the middle of BFE. I mostly will be doing a lot of it in Kansas but will also be coming home to Texas and doing it on leave as well. I am really interested in a bushcraft style of camping. I’m not saying minimal equipment or anything like that, but what kind of equipment would you bring? I’m going to start off going to common camp grounds and once I become more comfortable with doing it on my own, I’ll branch out to public land and what not. So my main thing here is, what would you bring with you? Do you have any good stories, memories, or advice?
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But really to me a hammock seems better than sleeping on the ground if applicable. And more portable than a cot.Comment
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Fire starter, but you knew this plus you've got a steady supply of MRE's...
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Going to try the tarp method this year to try and prep for the Colorado mountains. My advice based on limited experiance is to get your sleeping gear situated while camping in the common camp grounds... Additionally, water filtration/purification will be important as you know once you get away from the regular camp grounds.Comment
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Loaf of bread, 2 pounds of baloney and a case of beer.Comment
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A good pack for organization, jetboil or something similar for food and coffee, walking sticksComment
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PM awright he is the new to TBH survival guru
Of course anyone who suggests using a suppressed .22 AR over a shotgun for a home defense weapon can't be trusted to give credible information on anything else either
Good luck on the camping OP, I think it would be a fun experienceComment
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They have all kinds of neat equipment these days that makes packing much easier than the old days. I would put together a chest to keep all of the essentials in one place and water proof them. Since you mentioned staying portable, Four season tent, good sleeping pad, good mummy sleeping bag, portable stove (jet boil maybe). Hammock as mentioned if you are in an area with trees.Comment
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Don't leave home without it.Attached FilesComment
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If I'm camping in Texas from late spring to most of fall, I'm bringing me some portable A/C!Comment
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I do my camping in a travel trailer.Comment
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Don't know if we do the same type of camping.
I like a big tent, cot, sleeping pad, and to be comfortable.
I got to rubber maid containers that hold all my camping gear. Pots, pans, over mits, etc.
First year we went the wife wanted to save money and just use items we already owned in the kitchen. Made packing so much fun.
Now when we go, not that we've been in a long time, I just pull the tent, tarps, rubber maid containers and we're set.
Once camp is set we're free to hike, fish, or just be lazy around camp.
Sounds like you're looking to do more of a bivouac style camping.Comment
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Backpacking/backcountry list
Near Top of Pack
Personal/Water/Fire in dry sack
1) Personal (Ziploc Bag)
* pill bottle - cotton, ibuprofen, sudafed, Imodium,
* Travel toothpaste toothbrush
* Personal insect repellent (spray pen)
* Lip balm w/ spf
* Sunscreen
* baby wipes & hand sanitizer
2) Water
* Sawyer filter with clean/dirty water bags
* Aquamira drops or steripen
3) Fire(Ziploc Bag)
* Large pill bottle w/ vaseline on bottom, cotton balls w/ vaseline on top
* fuel tabs
* firesteel
* lighter
Lightweight saw or hatchet
Electronics
* solar charger
* 10,000mah battery w/ USB cable
* InReach
* headlamp/lantern
* extra batteries
Toilet Paper in a ziploc bag with trowel
Possibles Sack
* Backup headlamp
* SOL emergency bivy sack
* First Aid & Footcare Kit
- Adventure Medical Kit
- Leukotape
- Instant Hand Warmers (if in cold weather)
* Tenacious tape
Middle of Pack
Clothing - Insulation & Rain layers
* ECWCS Level 3 & 6
* Wool socks
* Maybe a change of base layers to alternate
More Toilet Paper in Ziploc
Field Mess Sack
* Portable stove/pot combo
* Mini portable mesh grill
* Eating utensils including cup, bowls, etc
Food Bag
* Meals each day in ziploc bag
Bottom of Pack
sleeping bag
tarp/bivy sack or tent setup
sleeping pad
For truck camping I add coolers with ice and fresh food, 5 gallons of water in aqua reliance container, portable gas stove, cot, shower shelter, portable commode with doodie bags (or dig hole), tailgating chairs, folding table.
I also like having a water bladder pack and bino pack with knife, wind indicator, emergency headlamp, etc. when hiking/hunting.Last edited by Artemiz; 12-08-2018, 12:32 PM.Comment
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