Camping Checklist...

In 13 days from now...I'll be at Kern River, most likely still laying out on my raft in the river with a tastey drink in hand surrounded by good friends! I look forward to this every summer and this is only the first Kern camping trip of a few for 2009. So far, 15 people have confirmed and there are still about 10 "maybes." It's looking to be our most populated trip to date :) It will also be the most random, since almost half of the people going don't know eachother! Lots of "friend-of-a-friend's" and some of my coworkers. Just about everyday, when I'm bored for 10 minutes, I've been creating a checklist of all the things I need/want to bring...and they're all half complete. So, I'm going to make the OFFICIAL list here...and I'll keep adding if need be...and I'll come back to this list for future camping trips :)

Today I bought my first 2-burner propane stove from Target along with a head lamp and a griddle to make eggs and pancakes :) I've got quite a collection of camping gear and supplies that I've gathered over the past 8 years. The stove has been on the shopping list for about 4 of those years. Geez, about time!

SUPPLIES TOILETRIES

• Tent *Shampoo
• Tarp *Conditioner
• Tent light *Proactive wash
• Air mattress *Face soap
• Pump *Wash cloth/body wash
• Fitted sheet *Razor/shaving gel
• Sleeping bag *Brush/Comb
• Extra blanket *Rubber bands/bobby pins
• Pillow *Toothpaste/brush
• Mini broom/dust pan *Towel/hair towel
• Tent mirror *Deoderant
• Chairs *Body/face lotion
• Stove
• Propane
• Pot/pan
• Spatula/Pam
• Can Opener/cups
• Silverware CLOTHING
• Plates/bowls
• Paper towels/wipes *Flip flops (2)
• Mixing bowl *Hiking shoes/socks
• Tin foil *Sports bra
• Kettle/mug *Hiking shorts/shirt
• Cutting board/Knife *Bikinis
• Wash bin/dish towels *Board shorts
• Sponge/dish soap *Jean/Pj shorts
• Egg container *PJ pants/shirt
• 'Smores maker *Sweatshirt
• Grilled cheese maker *Tank tops/shirts
• Skewers *Leg warmers
• Matches/Fire wood *Warm toe socks
• Toilet paper *Water shoes
• 2-way radios *Beach towel
• Inner tubes *Hats
• River rafts *Bikini covers
• Tanning oils/sunblock *Headbands
• Camera
• Car charger
• iPod/charger/speakers
• Sunglasses/glasses
• Magazines
• Duct tape
• Games/cards
• PARTY ISLAND!!!!
• Rope
• Coolers
• Ice

FOOD IDEAS

• Water *Cottage cheese packs
• Strawberries *Bananas
• Apples *Almonds
• Eggs *Hard boiled eggs
• Salt/Pepper *Mayo
• Mustard *Ketchup
• Tuna cans *Celery
• Turkey *Cheese
• Bread *Hot dog buns
• Hot dogs *Canned chili
• Baked beans *Tomato soup
• Soy milk *Cereal
• Beer *Crystal Light packs
• Bacardi *Boone's Farm!!!
• Pancake mix/oil