I have never been camping before and I am going to spend a week tenting in the Poconos in AugustI am not sure how much or what I should bring and I don't want to forget anything important!
Shelter and Bedding (essentials) tent tarp sleeping bag sleeping pad headrest Shelter and Bedding (optionals) books cot comforter throw rug pillow Cooking and Dining (essentials) water food cooler camp stove mess kit can opener charcoal Cooking and Dining (extras) charcoal chimney smoker Dutch oven hot dog sticks pie irons folding chairs folding table table cloth butane lighter screen room chuck box Chuck Box Items 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 First Aid Kit personal medication bandages aspirin, Tylenol medical tape sterile gauze elastic wrap antibiotic wipes antiseptic cream burn ointment sunburn lotion hydrogen peroxide scissors tweezers eye wash sanitary napkins snake bite kit Personal Hygiene tooth brush tooth paste wash rag(s) towel(s) soap comb/brush nail clippers razor toilet paper Cleaning Items broom dust pan whisk broom lawn rake dish pan detergent dish rags pot scrubber Clothes t-shirts shorts jeans/pants socks shoes/boots camp shoes hat/cap sweater rain poncho underwear swim suit laundry bag 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
