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Your Personal Camping Checklist: You’re Welcome!

by TonyDasilva on June 9, 2012

Preparation is essential for any outdoor adventure. Having the necessary supplies and equipment can make a difference in your experience.

Checklists are a great tool to help with your organization. So, print, then add or remove the items below to suit your individual needs and check out the huge variety we have to help you out this camping season online.

	Shelter/Sleeping	_____	coffee/hot chocolate	_____	books or a Kindle
_____	sleeping bag	_____	smore fixin’s	_____	jump rope
_____	air mattress		Clean up	_____	games (Uno, Jenga)
_____	pillow	_____	toilet paper (lots)	_____	deck of cards
_____	cot	_____	garbage bags	_____	radio/camera/mp3
_____	tent	_____	disposable wipes	_____	batteries (assorted sizes)
_____	blankets	_____	dish soap	_____	Frisbee
	Cooking/Eating	_____	tub to wash dirty stuff in	_____	sunscreen
_____	grill or stove		Clothes	_____	bug spray
_____	wood/charcoal	_____	sweater/jacket/hoodie	_____	fly swatter
_____	pots & pans	_____	shirts	_____	citronella candles
_____	silverware	_____	pants	_____	A well stocked first aid kit
_____	plates/cups	_____	socks/undies	_____	credit card
_____	paper towels	_____	pj’s	_____	map/GPS
_____	table/chairs	_____	boots	_____	candles
_____	seasonings	_____	shoes	_____	whistles or walkie – talkies
_____	aluminum foil	_____	flip flips or water shoes	_____	cell phone
_____	baggies/storage containers	_____	rain gear		Personal Items
_____	knives	_____	swim suit	_____	toothbrush/toothpaste
_____	can opener	_____	towels	_____	shampoo/conditioner
_____	cooler	_____	hat	_____	soap
_____	spatulas/tongs		Miscellaneous	_____	deodorant
_____	serving spoons	_____	lanterns	_____	hair brush/comb
_____	fruit/veggies	_____	matches	_____	nail clippers
_____	sandwich meat	_____	lighters		Toddlers
_____	ice	_____	flashlights	_____	A extra well stocked diaper bag
_____	pop corn	_____	tool kit		Pets
_____	cooking spray	_____	hammer	_____	food/water
_____	peanut butter & jelly	_____	axe	_____	bowls for the above
_____	bread	_____	rope	_____	dog bed

Check out another printable version here.

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Southbound: Laura’s South American Trip Exploration TONIGHT (in Branford)

by TonyDasilva September 20, 2011 In Stores

Branford staffer, Laura Gomez, just got back from a two month backpacking adventure and wants to tell YOU about TONIGHT! Join us, as she presents numerous pics and showcases some of the most exciting stand outs from her trip in a presentation you don’t want to miss. Come join us on TODAY (21 September, 2011 [...]

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5 Ways to Make Your Stay-cation a Real Vacation!

by TonyDasilva September 1, 2011 Travel

Sometimes it’s assumed that you have to travel for a vacation, but in my opinion, if you don’t have the cash or time, and then consider taking a staycation, especially after this week’s Irene havoc. – Tony Here’s how to make it fun: 1. Leave Work Behind: To make your staycation feel more like an [...]

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Common Sense Camping Tips

by TonyDasilva May 5, 2011 Camp

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for fun in the great outdoors. Here are some tips to make your next camping trip safe and enjoyable. Camping Tips Though not widely reported, America’s raccoons and opossums are pitted against each other in a fierce turf war. Avoid getting caught in [...]

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Nutty Product of the Week: The Backcountry Snuggy

by TonyDasilva February 25, 2011 Gear Guide

Put aside how funny this snuggy looks, or how silly this grown man looks inside of it for a moment. Instead, let your thoughts drift toward the comfort and pure blissful night your limbs will have or not have, engrossed in its wrath. And all this while having your arms free to move this way and that? Who [...]