The Beach Here We Come!!!

Because I'm just not in the mood tonight, tomorrow morning I will be organizing all the items we need for our camping trip.  I'm so happy we have reserved a cabin, which includes all the necessities such as lights, electricity, heat, and beds.  The tent route, although fun when I was younger, just doesn't cut it in Washington.  So far on my list I've included TV/DVD player, microwave, and coffee pot.  What else does a person need?  Actually, quite a bit, according to the camping checklist I ran across on line.  If I had to take all of this stuff, there would be no room for any passengers, including my little Stubbs!   Perhaps this checklist is for someone venturing out to the Mojave Desert not someone, such as myself, who is venturing to the beach which is within distance of a grocery store.  Hey, this is camping, not torture!!!

Camping Checklist

_Sunscreen/chapstick                                    __Lantern with fuel/mantles
__Extra batteries/bulbs                                  __Compass
__Bug repellent/candles                                 __Whistle
__Water filters/purification/treatment              __Camera/battery/film/
__Books/magazines                                        __Candles
__Maps/directions                                          __Misc. tools
__Backpack/fanny pack                                 __Fishing gear/license/bait
__Radio                                                         __Musical instruments/song books
__Camp chairs                                                __Sunglasses
__Hammock                                                   __First aid kit
__Tissues                                                        __Saw/axe
__Park map/guidebooks/trail maps                  __Lantern pole or hanger
__Collapsible drying rack                                __Popcorn
__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)
__Flashlight/batteries                                        __Pocket knife
__Plastic grocery bags                                     __Binoculars
__Rope/clothes line                                          __Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot
__Bungi cords/straps                                        __Cards/games/toys
__Duct tape/electrical tape                                __Notepad/pen
__Reservations info./confirmation                      __Cell phone/charger & 2-way radios/walkie talkies
__Small shovel                                                  __Safety pins
__Money/ID/credit card/quarters                      __Bikes/helmets
__Travel alarm clock                                        __Work gloves
__Umbrella                                                      __Hand wipes
__Drinks/snacks                                               __Small sewing kit
__Fire extinguisher                                            __Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
__Scissors                                                        __Watch

__Personal medications                                    __Roll bandages
__Adhesive tape                                               __Antiseptic wipes
__Sterile gauze pads                                         __Cotton swabs
__Tweezers                                                      __Safety pins
__Scissors                                                        __Bee sting kit
__Sinus medications                                         __Tissues
__Bug repellent                                                __Sunscreen
__Notepad/pen                                                __Sterile compresses
__Splinting materials                                         __Personal information/contact person
__Feminine products                                        __Ipecac
__Razor blades                                                __Plastic bags
__Small bottle of water                                     __Blanket
__Other personal needs                                    __Small mirror
__Triangular bandages                                      __Misc. Band Aides/bandages
__Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaids)                          __Antibiotic cream
__Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Tylenol/Naproxin               __Hydrogen Peroxide
__Ace bandages                                               __Sunburn lotion
__Burn ointment                                               __Snake bit kit
__Eye drops                                                     __Poison ivy cream/cleansers
__Heat/cold packs                                           __Small flashlight
__Latex gloves                                                 __Antibacterial soap
__Thermometer                                                __Coins for emergency phone calls
__Antibiotic soap                                            __Butterfly bandages

__Twine                                                          __Mole skin for blisters

__Road flares                                                  __First aid manual 

__Nail clippers