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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

  • Outdoor Resources
    • Publications
      • Trail Guide
        • Pine Cobble
    • Equipment Suggestions
      • Suggested for: All Trips
      • Backpacking Trips
      • Canoeing Trips
      • Dayhikes
      • Winter Trips
      • Leaders
This page last modified July 23, 2009. Technical contact: david.a.moore@williams.edu.