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Old 12-30-2008, 03:26 PM   #1
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Default The one thing you couldn't go without?

Not including a sleeping bag, tent and toiletries, what is something you absolutely must have when you go camping?


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Old 01-03-2009, 05:14 PM   #2
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I have a walking stick that i take with me everywhere i go and then i carve the location and date on it


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Old 01-04-2009, 08:19 PM   #3
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A flashlight! You can't go the bathroom (in the bushes or in the camp bathroom) in the middle of the night without a flashlight!


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Old 01-07-2009, 03:36 PM   #4
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A pad, for laying my sleeping bag on top of; I can never seem to lay down without a stone or bit of wood appearing right under it. Also, a good book and a book light; I can't get the hang of going to bed "with the chickens", so I need a bit of entertainment in the dark.


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Old 01-08-2009, 02:30 PM   #5
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A good pair of boots and a raincoat. Oh, that's two, but either way, they've come in handy so many times when the weather turned not-so-pleasant unexpectedly.


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Old 01-09-2009, 01:15 AM   #6
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A lighter to start some fire, I found it hard to start a fire by just rubbing two sticks. A native has already taught us but I still found it difficult.


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Old 01-21-2009, 01:43 AM   #7
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Lanterns or a Torch Light, Outdoor Heaters (useful for winter camping), Water Heaters (If necessary), Obviously a Walking Stick, Emergency Kits & Accessories.


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Old 01-29-2009, 10:19 PM   #8
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mosquito replant, hate them lil buggers, outside of that i'm not sure. it all depends on the purpose of the trip, hike, bike, relax ect.


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Old 02-11-2009, 12:59 PM   #9
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ah, i need a lot of things while camping.
shoes, sleeping bags, Flash light, First-aid kits, a stick, some food and water, etc....


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Old 02-11-2009, 10:26 PM   #10
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An extra food and a camera. I like to have some snacks after a long day


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