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bitter1

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Ok i'm going to be camping sometime in September or sometime there after and i know that i need a tent and a back pack and aside from a knife(s) dont really know what i would need for a 2 day trip(start in the morning and end on the next day sometime in the afternoon).
 
sleeping system (bag, pad, etc)
food
water
first aid
cooking gear (stove, pot, etc)

you don't really need too too much...i will try to find pics of my overnight bag and post them tomorow...
 
bitter1 said:
Ok i'm going to be camping sometime in September or sometime there after and i know that i need a tent and a back pack and aside from a knife(s) dont really know what i would need for a 2 day trip(start in the morning and end on the next day sometime in the afternoon).
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You need to know a bit more what are you going to do and where are you going to go before you gear up propertly. It is a whole different story going car-camping where you can load the truck with a shitload of heavy comfy gear that you won't be hauling anywhere, than going hiking for two days straight where weight counts and you may end up dealing with difficult terrain. It is not the same going hiking/camping in extreme hot weather in the dessert than in mild temps in a forrest with shade areas.

Come on, tell us a little bit more about your trip and we will be able to help you out better.

Mikel
 
Food
Water
Fire
Shelter

Make sure you have the means to provide all four at a minimum.

Give us some more details as to terrain, company, any ammenities in the area, etc.
 
Map of the area, and a good compass are highly reccomended. So is the knowlage to put them to good use if needed.
 
I'll stay away from the necesities because these guys will more than cover them. Just make sure you pack for the environment. Bug spray? wide brimmed hat? Sun block? Rain stuff?

Are you car camping? That's the first question because weight is an issue.

If you're car camping. Then here are some things to think about:

Do they offer fishing where you're camping?
Do you have any hobbies that you can do outdoors and would like to do by a camp fire?
Do you have any favorite camp foods that you would want to bring in a cooler?
Do you want to have some music playing?
Do you have any outdoor stuff you've been meaning to try out?
Do you need to wash up before you go to sleep? If they don't have showers, you can always get those body wipes they sell in packages of 8.

Some other car camping luxuries that I like to bring that most people don't think about.
A cheap rug to put in front of my tent so I don't track dirt in.
A Coleman style chair to sit on.
Some favorites for campfire cooking like hotdog forks, pie irons, etc...
Frisbee
Crocs or sandles for sitting around the camp site
 
this is the pack that i took for a pretend overnight (a rehersal on setting up and making sure everything is working well), geared up for about a 5-6 mile hike in based on the water i was carrying. obviously, this can be changed easily. i also didn't pack food, so that adds some weight.

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i carried shelter, tarp and 85/15 wool/synthetic blanket:
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for september you might want warmer stuff, but i don't know the weather in texas...i keep hearing it stays pretty warm.

i had a stove and pot for basic cooking. i made sure it was still working by boiling some water:
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i also had a small kit with things like well stocked repair kit, a pair of scissors, some extra cord, a windup flashlight, etc. on that rehersal, i forgot stakes and guy lines in a pouch at home...i did fine with bits of cord i found on my person and tied to my knives.
 
Minimal Kit 2

"Using" gear

Medical
- 1 dose personal meds
- 1 pair glasses
- 1 toothbrush
- 1 roll dental floss
- 1 roll toilet paper
- 1 pkg wipey-wipes

Shelter
- 1 hammock (Mosquito)
- 1 8 x 8 tarp
- 1 poncho
- 1 poncho liner
- 2 3/8 inch foam pads (20 x 36 inch)
- 2 tree straps
- 1 ridge line
- 4 tarp ropes
- 1 bottle bug juice

Clothing
- 1 boonie hat
- 1 nylon shirt
- 1 cotton T-shirt
- 1 nylon pants
- 1 underwear
- 1 bandanna
- 1 pair sandals

Fire
- BSA Hot Spark
- tinder

Signals
- 1 Photon LED
- 1 wristwatch and compass

Water
- 2 1 L pop bottles
- 1 titanium cup

Food
- 4 energy bars
- coffee and creamer

Tools
- 1 Fallkniven F1 fixed
- 1 SAK Trailmaster folder

"Survival kit" gear

Medical
- 2 bandaids
- 1 triple antibiotic packet
- 4 ibuprofen
- 2 benedryl
- 1 toothpick
- SAK classic
- 2 moleskin pads

Shelter
[none]

Fire
- 1 SparkLite kit
- 1 MiniBic

Signals
- 1 cell phone
- 1 signal mirror
- 1 whistle

Water
- 20 MP1 tabs
- 1 L fish bag

Food
[none]

Tools
- 2 x 10 ft extra paracord
- 1 sewing kit
 
Backpacking Checklist

backpack
binoculars
blanket
bug spray
coffee
compass
creamer
emergency drink
first aid kit
flag cord
flashlight
floss
food
glasses
gloves
hammock
hammock lines
hat
hood
kerchief
knife fixed blade
knife primary folder
knife utility folder
lighter
little buddy
machete
map
meds (personal)
mess kit: cup, bowl, spoon
mosquito net
music - recorder
pants (nylon)
poncho or umbrella
paper and pencil
paracord (extra)
shirt (nylon)
shovel
sky hooks
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
socks
stove
stove fuel
sun screen
t-shirt
tarp
tarp lines
tea
tent pegs
toothbrush
towelettes
trash bag
underwear
vitamins
watch
water bladder or bottle
water tablets
 
ok thank you guys im planning on going to inks lake here in texas and im going to get some maps and info on the area.
 
Bear,
You and my Grandpa would make great camp partners, he has this list of 81 things that need to be brought to camp.
 
bitter1 said:
ok thank you guys im planning on going to inks lake here in texas and im going to get some maps and info on the area.
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For maps, go online to the TPWD site. They have everything you need. Also, once you get to the park, you can snag maps and info on all the other state parks. TPWD also has links to weather and other pertinent info on their site. You have to hunt a bit, but it's not too much.
 
Bear said:
Backpacking Checklist

backpack
binoculars
blanket
bug spray
coffee
compass
creamer
emergency drink
first aid kit
flag cord
flashlight
floss
food
glasses
gloves
hammock
hammock lines
hat
hood
kerchief
knife fixed blade
knife primary folder
knife utility folder
lighter
little buddy
machete
map
meds (personal)
mess kit: cup, bowl, spoon
mosquito net
music - recorder
pants (nylon)
poncho or umbrella
paper and pencil
paracord (extra)
shirt (nylon)
shovel
sky hooks
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
socks
stove
stove fuel
sun screen
t-shirt
tarp
tarp lines
tea
tent pegs
toothbrush
towelettes
trash bag
underwear
vitamins
watch
water bladder or bottle
water tablets
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That looks like a whole lotta stuff to me.For 2 days?:eek:
 
Dougo83:

The alphabetized list isn't a list of required items, it's a "tickler" list of things you might take. What you do or don't take depends on the length and nature of the trip.

Bear
 
Bear..I was hoping so


Bitter...If you are going to Inks Lake, pack a few days worth of decent food. Water is not a huge necessity because there are spigots with potable water all over the place and the shower houses have access to potable as well IIRC. A basic PSK is probably about all you would need, especially one with bug spray and sunscreen. There are rangers on site nearly 24-7, so any emergencies can be handled by the trained pros. Maps are available on-site and a compass is helpful, but not necessary as the trails are all clearly marked. Definitely take fishing gear and a license if you intend to fish from anywhere but the shore/piers. you can pack in pretty much anything since even the primitive sites are not very far from the parking areas.

Hope this helps some
PeACE

Dougo
 
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