[MtnBikerChk]

I'm totally daydreaming at work today......so bear with me....

The Pedro's Fest thread got bumped recently and it got me thinking about next year. I think I'd like to go. But I'm REALLY not a camper. With the holidays coming up, I was thinking it would be a good time to make a list of what we'd need to camp for 3 days and 2 nights for Pedro's 2007. (I'm thinking gifts from people and after holiday sales!)

We have a tent and an air mattress - that's about it.

So list some things you have that you consider MUST HAVES and NICE TO HAVES. Splat - if there's anything you DON'T have but feel our camp site would benefit from, now's the time to add it to my list :biggrin:

 

[buildyourown]

A vanagon pop-a-top.

 

[I Are Baboon]

A new mountain bike for your husband.

 

[JapaneseZero]

Nice to have a lexan french press for some bean juice in the morning

 

[urbaindk]

Cast iron cookware. (assuming you are not into backpacking).

 

[H8R]

Lightweight chairs. They can be fancy backpacking chairs, or lawn chairs, or whatever. A dedicated place to sit that you can write your name on is essential.

Lights. Hide a few cheap small flashlights in various places.

Bic lighters. Hide these in the same places. Add a few 5mm allen wrenches while you're at it.

Layers. A good fleece sweater and a shell is minimal.

Pancake mix, fresh fruit and syrup.

Extra shade. It can be as simple as a couple sticks and a tarp to make a lean-to off of the tent, or a fancier tensile structure type thing. It really helps if you don't want to be in the tent but don't want to sit in the sun.

Citronella candle.

Don't make any food that you can't eat with one sturdy spoon.

Baby wipes and/or wet naps.

Cheese.

Extra zip lock bags.

 

[McGRP01]

Must Have: EZ Up!

 

[johnbryanpeters]

A new mountain bike for your husband.

I'm shure she can find you a y-bike...

 

[biggins]

purell no rinse hand sanitizer, a folding table for cooking. a couple of large, 5 gallon or so, water containers to put drinking/cooking/cleaning water in.

 

[ktmsx]

easy up would be good ....either a small grill or a propane stove something to cook with besides a fire..Big cooler to hold all the beer [most important]...

 

[H8R]

Deck of cards w/ naked pictures on them.

 

[McGRP01]

Just to make sure we're all on the same page MBC, since you're refering to Pedro's in particular, can we assume you mean items for "car camping"?

 

[Heidi]

you need a coleman stove - and some company

 

[I Are Baboon]

Just to make sure we're all on the same page MBC, since you're refering to Pedro's in particular, can we assume you mean items for "car camping"?

Pedro's camping, Monkeyfest camping (when required)...that kind of stuff.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Just to make sure we're all on the same page MBC, since you're refering to Pedro's in particular, can we assume you mean items for "car camping"?

YEP!

I'm actually a HYATT camper - but I guess I'll have to settle for car camping for this one. :biggrin:


btw, good stuff - keep em coming

 

[MtnBikerChk]

you need a coleman stove - and some company

you keep threatening to come to the East coast.

ANYTIME. Of course now I'm going to make you camp in our back yard rather than stay inside and have a cat sleep on your head.

 

[BurlyShirley]

Nice sleeping bag.
Hatchet (for gathering firewood)
Skillet (breakfast mmmm)
Coffee Purcolater
Lantern, extra wicks

 

[Fshflys]

Coleman propane stove, stove stand, Cook set, propane grill, some sort of cordura bag to keep kitchen utensils, large plastic container to keep all of the kitchen stuff in one place, holds utensil bag, lighter, paper goods, extra plactic bags, small cutting board etc.

 

[Heidi]

you keep threatening to come to the East coast.

ANYTIME. Of course now I'm going to make you camp in our back yard rather than stay inside and have a cat sleep on your head.

Oh, it will happen someday.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Nice sleeping bag.
Hatchet (for gathering firewood)
Skillet (breakfast mmmm)
Coffee Purcolater
Lantern, extra wicks

Percolator? Percolator? :barf:

 

[VT Mtbkr]

Propane lantern

 

[MMcG]

Tarp(s) for under the tent.

 

[douglas]

 

[douglas]

__Tent
__Sleeping bag
__Ground cloth/tarp
__Sheets/blankets
__Extra stakes
__Pillow
__Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes
__Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
__Axe or hammer
__Air pump
__Mat for tent entrance
__Repair kit for air mattress
__Dust pan/brush
__Utility bags for storage

__Large water jug & water bucket
__Potholders/oven mitts
__Coolers/ice
__Pots and frying pans with lids
__Thermos
__Soap for outside of pots and pans
__Stove with fuel/propane
__Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Matches/lighter
__Tongs
__Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner
__Can opener/bottle opener
__Campfire grill/BBQ grill
__Folding table
__Fire starters/newspaper
__Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls
__Mugs/paper cups
__Silverware/plastic silverware
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil
__Ziplock bags
__Paper towels
__Napkins
__Trash bags
__Dish pan
__Dish soap
__Dish rags/towels
__Clothes pins
__Scrub pad/brillo
__Cooking oil/Pam spray
__Seasonings/sugar/condiments
__Containers for food storage
__peeler


__Toilet paper
__Flashlight/batteries
__Lantern with fuel/mantles
__Pocket knife
__Extra batteries/bulbs
__Plastic grocery bags
__Bug repellant/candles
__Rope/clothes line
__Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot
__Bungi cords/straps
__Cards/games/toys
__Duct tape/electrical tape
__Candles
__Camp chairs
__Travel alarm clock
__Umbrella
__First aid kit
__Hand wipes
__Tissues
__Saw/axe

__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)

 

[llkoolkeg]

The best camping implements I own are my Ontario Cutlery machete and my REI candle lantern. I have owned these items for many years, they have never failed me and I'd feel naked camping without them. I use a cast iron dutch oven for most of my cooking.

It probably goes without saying, but an excess of canned beer and bourbon whiskey are crucial provisions...as are a travel B and container of chronic, IMHO. Lord knows I opened up another ozone hole above Douthat a couple weeks back!

 

[eaterofdog]

Cane machetes are nice. Cost about $10. Lightweight but heavy enough to chop wood if you need to. You can also give something (someone?) a severe wound if there is an issue.

 

[Big_Papa1080]

duct tape
550 cord (parachute cord)
and this...

 

[urbaindk]

__Dust pan/brush

You planning on cleaning up all outdoors, or you just think you're going to track a lot of leaves into the tent?


(just kidding .... that's a great list. I might print a couple copies out and throw them in my gear box for my next trip)

 

[MMcG]

__Tent
__Sleeping bag
__Ground cloth/tarp
__Sheets/blankets
__Extra stakes
__Pillow
__Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes
__Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
__Axe or hammer
__Air pump
__Mat for tent entrance
__Repair kit for air mattress
__Dust pan/brush
__Utility bags for storage

__Large water jug & water bucket
__Potholders/oven mitts
__Coolers/ice
__Pots and frying pans with lids
__Thermos
__Soap for outside of pots and pans
__Stove with fuel/propane
__Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Matches/lighter
__Tongs
__Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner
__Can opener/bottle opener
__Campfire grill/BBQ grill
__Folding table
__Fire starters/newspaper
__Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls
__Mugs/paper cups
__Silverware/plastic silverware
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil
__Ziplock bags
__Paper towels
__Napkins
__Trash bags
__Dish pan
__Dish soap
__Dish rags/towels
__Clothes pins
__Scrub pad/brillo
__Cooking oil/Pam spray
__Seasonings/sugar/condiments
__Containers for food storage
__peeler


__Toilet paper
__Flashlight/batteries
__Lantern with fuel/mantles
__Pocket knife
__Extra batteries/bulbs
__Plastic grocery bags
__Bug repellant/candles
__Rope/clothes line
__Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot
__Bungi cords/straps
__Cards/games/toys
__Duct tape/electrical tape
__Candles
__Camp chairs
__Travel alarm clock
__Umbrella
__First aid kit
__Hand wipes
__Tissues
__Saw/axe

__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)

ummmm........doug................you forgot to include beer in your list. :biggrin:

 

[Biscuit]

I'm soo disapointed that french presses and pancake mix got mentioned before

BEER

 

[OGRipper]

The ability to make coffee is critical. Coffee, water, stove, fuel, flame, coffee making device, and a cup are the first things I pack.

Beyond that, for big festivals the only essentials are a tent (or car big enough to sleep in), mattress, bag, warm clothes, a light, a camp chair, and booze.

As for "nice to have," whenever I car camp with a group, I seem to be the only one to bring a wine opener, a can opener, salt, food lube (cooking oil or butter), a cutting board, a decent knife, tongs and a spatula. These things make life a lot nicer.

 

[sanjuro]

big bottle of booze. not joking btw

 

[I Are Baboon]

Splat is ignoring MBC. That's not right.

 

[H8R]

A diesel generator to power the 3 phase motor that runs the giant margarita blender.

 

[dante]

queen size air mattress
fitted sheets
2 sleeping bags, unzipped (one for the bottom, one for the top)
8-10 person tent for 2 people (big enough for the air mattress on one side, and able to stand up on the other)
cooler full of beer
chairs
sunshower (and soap and shampoo and bathing suit)
some way to make coffee, I like folgers singles

:biggrin:

 

[Westy]

I'm soo disapointed that french presses and pancake mix got mentioned before

BEER

No doubt. I started scanning the threa and quickly realized that no one mentioned beer. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?


If you are camping at an event around a lot of people you will hear every little sound those people make. Ear plugs are a must for me although lately I have found sleeping with an mp3 player running is a good alternative.

 

[geargrrl]

some way to make coffee, I like folgers singles

French Press

 

[TreeSaw]

No doubt. I started scanning the threa and quickly realized that no one mentioned beer. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?

LOL! I thought Beer and/or booze was going to be my contribution to the list!

 

[jdcamb]

I find my bike, my tent, a cooler full of beers, some watchusett ketchup potato chips, and my tools usually gets me by. That and sausages.

 

[OGRipper]

queen size air mattress
fitted sheets
2 sleeping bags, unzipped (one for the bottom, one for the top)
8-10 person tent for 2 people (big enough for the air mattress on one side, and able to stand up on the other)
cooler full of beer
chairs
sunshower (and soap and shampoo and bathing suit)
some way to make coffee, I like folgers singles

:biggrin:

Jeeez, all that luxury and you drink Folgers? I'd rather sleep on the ground and drink better coffee. :biggrin: