Buy

X

Items

Garage & Closet

Blue Ice Cooler

Green drink cooler

Large Plastic Bins

Charger for camera batteries

String lights (110V AC)

Matches

Y

Fuel to start fire- Chemical, Natural

Y

Fireplace starter

Y

Canvas or plastic covered paper Tarp with cord/rope to secure it.

Basic tools kit — hammer, pliers, screwdriver, saw, etc.

Camp Axe/hatchet

Small supply of assorted nails, screws, etc.

Safety goggles or glasses for hammering or use of axe (why ruin the vacation)

Work Gloves, heavy cotton or leather.

Y

Tent Stakes in Container, metal or plastic type, don’t forget hammer or
hatchet

Y

Cotton Rope, Nylon Parachute Cord, or poly-rope (melt ends)

Y

Lounge chairs

Clothespins, Clothes line.

Canvas Chairs

Y

Duct Tape, Electrical Tape, Masking Tape

Shovel/spade

Y

Camp Knife, Cork Screw, Swiss Army Light, ToolMan Tool

Fishing pole (duplicate rod and reel) and gear (+ license & bait!)

Folding table

Twist ties, black plastic zip ties

Sail boat, w/patch kit

Inner Tube for water fun, W/pump and patch

Y

Life jackets, Good Ones, proper fit

Y

Tree Saw- Check Wood Gathering Regulations

Sports Equipment- Soccer Ball, Tennis Racquet, Whiffle bat, Frisbee,
Softball/Mitts, Soccer Ball

Spare Belts for Auto (even if you can not put them on yourself, keep spares

Hose

Y

Spare Fuses, Tail Lights, interior lights

Megan Bike trailer with helmet

Dad Bike with helmet

Rachel Bike with helmet

Jessie Bike with helmet

Mom Bike with helmet

Maddie Bike with helmet

Michael Bike with helmet

Mosquito Net

Y

Stove with fuel

Fire Extinguisher

Dura Flame or Presto Logs

Charcoal- for cooking

Portable grill

Garbage bags

Spare Key on exterior of Vehicle

Jumper Cables

Y

Spare Fuses

Y

Check Air in Spare, and presence of Jack

Y

Reflectors for Highway Safety, Reflector Vest, Flare (Caution with use)

Y

Spare Belts or Universal Belt

Y

Universal Hose Repair Kit

Basic Tools if you can repair your vehicle..

Car Seat

Stroller

Backpack carriers

Wisk broom with Dustpan- to clean table, vehicle and tent

Backpacks – hiking

Daypacks for beach and cycling

Dirty Clothes Bag

Several wire hangers to make hooks for hanging things or fix things

2 Needles(w/threading device if req’d), Thread (heavy Nylon), few buttons

Safety pins

Games

Y

Whistle With Lanyard, one for each camper, Air Horn at Camp for emergency

Electrics

Y

Alkaline Batteries — AAA, AA, C, D

Y

Find flashlights that use the same type of batteries as radio and cameras

Y

Book light

AM/FM/SW Radio with antenna, pillow speaker or earphone/headphones

iPod & other personal players

Portable antennas for TV

XM Radio with antenna, base, power supply

Cellular Phone with DC charger

Laptop computer with power adapters

Data PC Card

GPS

Television

Table Lamps

Kitchen & Pantry

Scrub Pad- SOS, 3M, Copper-brite

Y

Dish Pans- One soapy, one rinse, Settling Bucket

Frying Pan – W/ Lid Non-stick w/plastic spatula is nice

Pot or sauce pan – Big enough to cook noodles for all; With lid

Can opener (two combination types)

Thermos- Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Soup

Tongs for Cooking & Charcoal placement

Coffee maker (percolator, or other device) filter if required

Pot lifter and/or pot holders

Tablecloth & Clips

Small mixing bowls

Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula, Ladle, Hotcake Turner, Tongs,

Vegetable Scraper, Grater, BBQ tools, Platter, Campfire Toaster

Y

Paper Plates

Y

Plastic Tumblers, Paper and Foam Cups

Y

Plastic Forks, Knives, Spoons

Y

Paper Towels

409, Simple Green, Orange Cleaner,etc.

Paper Napkins

Few Clean Rags

Y

Plastic ziploc bags

Spray-on anti-stick substance like “PAM” for cooking

Salt, Pepper, Lemon Pepper (Also packets from fast food)

Sugar, Sweet & Low, Brown Sugar, Honey, Maple Surup

Flour (in plastic container)

Corn Meal

Bread Crumbs, or Crackers to crush

Baking Soda, Baking Powder

Favorite Seasonings- Oregano, Pre-Mixed Cinamin-Sugar, etc.

Coffee, Tea Bags, Instant Tea, Hot Chocolate(packets)

Ice Tea, Lemonade, Gatorade, favoite bottled drinks

Shortening, Corn Oil, Crisco

Salad Dressings

Catsup, Mustard, Pickle Relish, Olives,

Vinegar

Olive Oil

Jam, Jelley, Marmalaide, Preserves,

Peanut Butter

Milk

Cheese, Cheddar, Cheese-Food, Swiss, Parmasan, Roamano

Eggs in protective container, dated

Cereals

Breads, Buns, Rolls

Junk Food, Snacks…Potato Chips, Stacey’s, prezels

Fresh Fruits- Apples, Oranges, Grapes

Fresh Vegetables- Lettuce, Cucumber, tomato, cellery, carrots, etc.

Pancake Mix

Meat- Chicken, Bacon, Turkey, Lean Ground Round, Ham, Deli Items,etc.

Hot Dogs, Sausage, Hash browns, Salami,

Jello, Pudding, etc. MIX for deserts

Soft Drinks, Juice, Concentrate, Lemonaide (pink/yellow)

Butter, Margarine

Trail-Mix, Raisins, Dried Fruit

Malt-o-meal, or Cream of Wheat

Oatmeal – Instant single serving packs

Standard Rice with cooking pot & container

Spaghetti Sauce or Makings

Pasta- Spagetti, Macaroni

Macaroini & Cheese

Bouillon cubes – Chicken & Vegetable

Mayo, Sandwich Spread

Pre-Packaged Fruit – Small fruit cups or fresh fruit

Marshmallows- Mini- Type (big bag)

Power Bars/Granola Bars

Beef Jerky

Popcorn

Popcorn oil

Sippycups

Baby foods

Bed & Bath

Pillows with pillow cases

Travel Clock

Umbrella

Hats/caps

Bandanna

Windbreaker – with or without hood

Jacket – Light, Medium, Heavy

Rain Pants/Overalls

Y

Plastic Folding Poncho

Hiking shoes

Diapers- Disposable

Wipes

Favorite toys

Lots of Clothes

Hats, Glasses, Sun Shade

Favorite blanket

Sunscreen- SPF 30 plus

Bug Repellent – Spray, Citronella Candle, DEET ingredient, etc.

Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Naproxin, etc.

Tums, Rolaids, DiGell, etc.

Antibiotic creams

Band-Aids, Tape, Gause

Latex Rubber Gloves (good for First Aid)

Antiseptic Soap

Ace Bandage with clamps/Safety Pins

Reading glasses

Y

Tweezers for splinters, Ticks, etc

Nail clippers

Antiseptic, band-aids and bandages

Secondary First Aid Kit -Pocket/Backpack or Vehicle Travel

Q-Tips

Cosmetic Travel Case or other box to put the above items in..

Soft Soap

Lava Soap

Y

Finger Brush

Y

Washcloth- method to hang it as it dries

Shampoo-

Toothpaste, 2 toothbrushes(with travel container)

Comb/hair brush/clips/bands

Cosmetic Travel Case or travel bag

Razor & shaving cream

Towels- Bath, Beach, Medium, Hand, etc.

Mirror- small for signaling, medium/large with frame

Toilet Paper- Store in Large Baggies

Deodorant- Personal

Y

Lysol for Hygienic use if portable toilet used.

Y

Box with laundry soap, couple garbage bags, etc. for use at laundromat with
roll of quarters.

Hand sanitizer

Sun Glasses, Reading Glasses, Contacts

Skin Lotion

Living Room & Study

EMT/ Advanced First Aid Book

Y

Letter stamps, post-card stamps, and cards

Address book

40-days of Purpose Books

Reading books

Scissors

Maps

Playing cards

World Magazines

Before we Leave

Tow Insurance in Effect

Cash for Gas in Car

Have vehicle serviced

Walk around the house.. Can we do anything to make it more secure?

Remove valueables – jewelry, electronics

Put some interior lights, and radio on timer