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swimmer_spe
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Jul 08, 2017

Gearing up?

I am not an expert at camping, nor am I a beginner. However, I have noticed that most of my problems could ahve been solved by someone saying

"It might be a good idea to bring/have/use *this* "

As camping season is ramping up, lets say someone has a brand new trailer, or a used trailer that has been completely emptied of everything but the fixtures that came with it.

Besides food, clothing and full propane tanks, What would you suggest they bring?

(I will post my list as well.)
  • Truck Bed

    Small Black Box
    • Sewage Equipment

    Large Black Box

    • Water Hoses
    • Pressure Regulators
    • Extension Cords and adapters
    • Hatchet
    • Saw
    • Misc. items
    • Fire Starters
    • Firewood (if wanted)

    Loose in truck Bed
    • Chocks
    • B.A.L. Leveler
    • Jack footpad
    • Spare L.P. Bottle (in Milk Crate)
    • Table
    • Dog Pens X2
    • Cooler (if needed)
    • Battery Charger (if needed)

    Trailer Storage Compartment

    • Tool Box
    • Awning Handle
    • Grill & LP hose (same hose for both)
    • Coleman Stove (see above note)
    • Clothes line and posts
    • Torque Wrench for wheels (140 ft lb)
    • Speed wrench & socket for stabilizers

    Personal Gear in truck cab
    • Camera /s
    • Spare batteries for all
    • Maps
    • Travel Log
    • Pens
    • Reservations
    • Flashlight & Batteries
    • Cell Phone/s and Charger
    • Snuff (1 can per 2 days + 1 extra )
    • Spare glasses
    • Binoculars



    Personal
    Stock in Camper

    • Electric Razor and charger
    • Bath Soap
    • Toothpaste & Brushes
    • Efferdent
    • Medications (each day plus 2 extra)
    • Reading Material
    • I Pad & charger
    • Pens and Pad of paper


    Dog/s
    • Dog Food
    • Dog treats
    • 4 Bowls
    • 3 leads
    • Dog beds

    Keep Stocked

    • TP
    • Paper Towels
    • Hand soap
    • Dish Soap
    • Holding tank chemicals


    Food and Misc.

    • Food as per menu
    • Spices
    • Dish Cloths

    Clothing

    • Clothing as per weather and desires
    • Shower Shoes
    • Sleeping Clothes
    • Dirty Clothes bags 2











    Fishing Check List
    as needed
    • Boat
    • Gas Engine
    • Spare Gas
    • Tool Box with tools and spare parts)
    • Trolling Motor
    • Boat Battery
    • Paddle
    • PFD'S with whistle attached
    • Anchors and line (2) (attached to boat)
    • Landing Net
    • Small Water Jug Filled (drink water)
    • Bait/s
    • Frog Gig (if needed)
    • Headlamps
    • Spare Batteries for above
    • Bait bucket /s
    • Rods and Reels (as needed)
    • Minnow Mizer and battery (if needed)
    • Cane Poles 2 ea + 1 spare
    • Tackle Boxes
    • Wipe rag attached to tackle box
    • Boat Cooler
    • Trot Line (if needed)
    • Trot line weights (if needed)
    • Small Cooler
    • Snacks


    Here is my list yours may and probably will be different.