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A camping check list should be used in several ways.

Organizer. It serves as a reminder of things you don't want to forget when you are gathering your gear and preparing to leave.

Inventory. Modify or change this check-off list to be an inventory of what outdoor equipment you do have. That is, delete items on this list you do not have and add the things you do. If there is too much to delete, simply open a new file and start your own list and use the headings in this list as a model from which to build. However you do it, have your own list.

Finder. Print out this list and check-off or circle which items you do take. This not only helps when you return to see that everything has been returned and put back where you can find it, but it helps on the trail when you are trying to remember whether you can find something that you hope you packed.

Wishlist. Use this list as a place to keep a wish-list of items you'd like to have, as each time you are out, others around you will have new ideas and gear that can be of use. The more detail, the better the list.

The goal is not to take everything. The goal is to know what to take and not to forget it. Know what you have. Take what you need.

Birds

Merit Badge Book

Plants and flowers

Scout Books

The Complete Walker

Boy Scout Troop Manual

Reading for fun

Cushions

Dry bags

Zip locks

Plastic bags to line inside of stuff bags

life vests

paddles

kayaking skirt

wet suit

stuff sacks

watch

gloves

hats (for sun or cold)

non-cotton long stuff - pants, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets

short stuff - shorts, swim suits, T-shirts

under stuff - socks, underwear

wool sweater

water proof jacket

poncho

neoprene underclothing

kleenex

toilet paper

toothbrush & paste

Windex and paper towels

moleskin

* camp suds soap

* Handi-wipes (2 in Damon's trunk)

towel

sunscreen

insect repellant

bandanas

sting kills

chlorine tablets

water pump

Spices

Day or night before food preparation such as marinating meat

hiking boots

sneakers

sandals

water socks

water booties

warm booties

moccasins

wool socks

cotton socks

flippies-toe thongs

Abrasion spray

antibiotic ointment

alochol swabs

sterile pads of different sizes

butterfly closure bandaids

eye patches

bandaids

* waterproof tape

* roll of gauze tape

plastic gloves

* chapstick

eye clear drops

* Imodium for diarrheal

Contac (no doze)

Ibuprofin - pain killer

codeine tablets - stronger painkiller

Contac

transparent dressing

theraflu

ace bandage (ankle or wrist wrap)

emergency metal blanket

* scissors

spinning reels

fishing license

fly rods

multi-piece backpack rod

tackle box

live bait

bait containers

binoculars

hiking stick

camera/film

camcorder/film/batteries and rechargers

compass

fishing gear

flashlights (one per person)

heating pads

lantern + gas (spare)

pocket knife

trowel

whistles

Aaron's wire saw

fold-up crosscut saw

hatchet

pencil

duct tape for tent repair wound around pencil

metal mirror

comb

pencil and paper

repair kits for tent, canoe, backpacks

cord/rope

50 ft. rope for bear bagging

emergency coins

cell phone

Scouts cook kit (plates, silver ware, skillet, bowl and lid, drinking cup)

canteens

charcoal & lighter fluid

nested pots w. stove in middle

Sierra cups

silver ware

plates, bowl, cups

knives, pocket knives, bread knife, filet knife

matches

fire starters

scrubby to wash dishes

SVEA stove, filter, cleaner, gas bottle, funnel

bottles of gas

Primus gas stove (blue), wind screen,

customer service for replacement parts (phone 800-835-3278; web coleman.com)

new double burner gas stove, Coleman

extra Camping gas cartridges

double burner Coleman gas stove

Foam pads

Air mattress

north face bags

green bag

fleece liner and pillow

back packs, orange Camp Trails, blue JanSport, green Scout pack

Day bags (book bag size)

Hip pack with water bottle holders

Big brown tarp

big canvas green tent + poles (5 person)

orange tent and poles (2 person)

10 x 10 grey dome ent (4 person), weight?

green Scout tent (2 person)

double-check on tent stakes

pillow

screen house (2 bags, screens and poles, stakes in general stake bag)

seam sealer if keep these two tents

sleeping bags, stuff sack.gear

groundcloth

dining tarp

foam pads

Local telephone #s to call for maps

Walmart Super-Center 586-0211 for Coleman and other gear

Black Rock Camping (Cherokee 497-4453, Sylva 631-4453)

Three Eagle Outfitters, Franklin, NC, 524-9061

Nantahala Outdoor Center, Hwy 19, W Bryson City, 488-2175