Everything you need for a camping trip

N othing guarantees fun in the outdoors more than camping. This is one of the activities you can undertake any time of the year regardless of the place you are going to. What you carry with you,  however, is highly dependent on where you are going, what time of the year you are going, how long you are staying etc. The things you consider include cooking, shelter, bedding, clothes, miscellaneous, personal effects and first aid accessories. The following are the most basic things you need to consider. For shelter- Tent, tarp, stakes, mat, shade poles, hammer and brush. For bedding you need a sleeping bag, blankets, pillow, a sleeping bag, utility storage bags.  For cooking- you need a water bucket, a cooler, a thermos flask, a stove, a lighter, a box oven, campfire grill, thumb tacks, utensils( plates, spoons, cups etc.), aluminium foil, paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, cooking oil, food storage containers, pots and pans, folding table, Ziplock bags, dish pans, seasonings, potato peeler, pie irons, etc. Among the clothes you need, carry pants, shorts, t-shirts, socks, shoes/ boots, sweatshirts, sleep clothes, rain gear, towels, laundry bag, underwear, bandanas, hats etc. Personal effects include slippers, towels, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, comb, razor, toilet paper, shower bag, feminine products, any personal medication. Carry miscellaneous like sunscreen, lantern, bulbs, compass, water treatment, Camera, maps, bug repellent, backpack, radio, camp chairs, guidebooks, drying rack, binoculars, cards/games, alarm clock, helmet, hand wipes, sewing kit etc. For first aid, remember medications, bandages, sterilization effects, thermometer, safety pins etc.