General Equipment
The following is a suggested list of items you may want on any extended camping trip taking place during the Spring, Summer, or Fall months in the Northeast for a group of 12.
- 2 Stoves (tested before heading out)
- 3 Fuel Bottles
- 2 Pots with lids
- Fry Pan with lid (depending on menu choice)
- Utensils (spoons, spatula)
- Pair of gloves (for handling hot pots)
- Pot gripper or pliers
- Matches (in waterproof container) and/or lighter
- Can opener
- Screen (for capturing food particles when cleaning)
- Scrubbies
- 2 Waterbags
- Bear rope (or 2 if needed) -- carabiners are helpful!
- Seasoning Kit
- Trash bags
- Tarps (with cord, twine) or Tents
- Water Purification (Polar Pur, Potable Aqua, Water Filter..)
- Trowel
- Toilet Paper (in waterproof bag)
- Aluminum Foil / Ziplocks (for tampons)
CANOE TRIPS: Additional Equipment You Might Need
- Paddles, Lifejackets, Canoes (bring extra paddle and lifejacket)
- Throw Bag (or 2) (for white water)
- Large Water Containers
- Propane Stove (2 burner), with propane fuel (if you want it)
- Coolers to store food
- Dry bags and/or Duluth packs for personal use, as well as group equipment
- Dry bag for first aid kit
- Straps for securing equipment in canoes
