Both the forest ranger station and people on Facebook have told me it's hunting season in an area I like to hike and to wear orange.I'm curious if there's anything special about the color orange, or if any easy to see color works?Also, do hikers really get shot all that much during hunting season, or is it more just a smart precaution?(Please don't understand me out of context. I'm not doubting that one should be careful. It's just that I'm very curious about the above.)
Food beer toilet paper, and sleeping bag
-You'll need bag chairs for everyone around the campfire. -A flashlight for everyone. -A lantern for the picnic table. battery operated is fine, but for really good light, get a Coleman mantle lantern. -Take a first aid kit with Benedryl and sting stop, b
the AR loads of legislation's but u should be OK at 17
think about your activities from when you wake up til you go to bed, and make a list of the things you do and create a list off that Basic __ Matches/match case __ Water bottle __ Water purifier __ First Aid Kit __ Maps/compass __ Mirror/whistle __ Candles __ Sunglasses __ Flashlight/batteries __ Nylon cord __ Space blanket __ Watch __ Biodegradable soap __ Toilet paper __ Fire starter __ Knife General __ Backpack __ Sleeping bag __ Ground cloth __ Mattress/pad __ Tent/pegs/poles __ Tarp/rope __ Stuff sacks __ Boot/shoes __ Socks __ Underwear __ Long underwear __ Swimsuit __ Shirts __ Pants belt __ Shorts __ Sweater __ Poncho/rain gear __ Hat/cap/bandana __ Sunscreen lip balm __ Insect repellent __ Emergency shelter (tube tent/space blanket)__ Tooth brush/paste __ Towel/washcloth __ Comb __ Foods __ Snacks __ Beverages __ Stove fuel __ Fuel containers __ Knife, fork spoon __ Spatula __ Pots pans __ Pot grip __ Sierra cup __ Bowl(s) __ ID/money/keys __ Foil __ Trash bags __ Can opener __ Grill __ Cooking oil __ Safety pins __ Pad pencil __ Moleskin __ Gloves Accessories __ Pack rain cover __ Hammock __ Binoculars __ Thermometer __ Altimeter/barometer __ Sharpening stone __ Head lamp __ Fishing gear __ Lantern __ Spare batteries/bulb __ Saw/ax __ Trowel __ Radio__ Emergency rations __ Flare __ Thermos __ Staff/walking stick __ Seam sealer __ Scissors __ Sewing kit __ Tools __ Tape __ Field guides __ Maps __ Books __ Games __ License fishing/hunting __ Hand warmers/fuel With Vehicle __ Water cooler __ Ice chest ice __ Shade/screen tent __ Extra fuel/gas cans __ Heater/fuel __ Rope __ Bar-B-Q fuel/starter __ Tackle box __ Fishing pole __ Guns/ammo __ Horse shoes __ Dutch Ovens __ Lid lifter __ Cook book __ Lawn chairs __ Folding table __ Water carriers __ Dish pans __ Air mattress __ Jumper cables __ Balls/bats/mitts __ Camera/flash __ Tripod
Here are three links to good camping checklist.