Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 In hopes of making this board more helpful to those considereing camping at the Fort, let's come up with a master packing list. Feel free to include items you want for the parks, like autograph books for the younger ones, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 OK I'll startTent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Air mattress Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 compressor for air mattress WITH batteries (as necessary). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 BEER! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 RUM :parrot: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 bug spray! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 A small broom and dustpan for those darned coquino shells!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 A small broom and dustpan for those darned coquino shells!!A door mat will help a little with that as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Linens for air mattres. If the weather is a little cool an electric heated mattress pad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 A good cooler, whether it be a good fridge with freezer or a quality cooler (don't know the really good names, but something highly insulated) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Flashlights Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 BACON!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 A/C for hot weather, heater for cold weather, fan for in-between. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Good so far! What about cooking needs? We always bring our camping stove and some propane. (Or is it gas? Thank goodness for a dh who takes care of all this for me!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 I bought a cheap toaster that I keep in my camping gear, we never seem to use the toaster at home but when we are camping it gets used alot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Gotta have the coffee maker :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Good so far! What about cooking needs? We always bring our camping stove and some propane. (Or is it gas? Thank goodness for a dh who takes care of all this for me!)Unfortunately, that's one thing I'm not good at. When I go Scout camping, the troop has complete kitchens and the boys cook. When I tent camped at Disney, I ate out. (I still eat out when I bring the camper to Disney). doodlebug....Cherie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I'll jump in!Seriously, a heater if you think it's going to be cold. 55 at night in a tent, on the ground is cold. And an extra blanket. Also a fan. Even when it's cold, a fan to move the air around and circulate the heat makes a huge difference.Another must have is a timer. I picked one up from Amazon or somewhere like that for next to nothing. It's digital, for outdoors and has been a life saver when coming back late at night. And finally, a good cooler. If you can, spend a little extra and get a decent one. You'll save enough on ice to pay the difference in one extended trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I'll jump in!Seriously, a heater if you think it's going to be cold. 55 at night in a tent, on the ground is cold. And an extra blanket. Also a fan. Even when it's cold, a fan to move the air around and circulate the heat makes a huge difference.When you are away from your tent during the day in the colder temps, open those windows and run that fan. Humans create LOTS of humidity overnight and you need to dry things out or you will be colder.Another must have is a timer. I picked one up from Amazon or somewhere like that for next to nothing. It's digital, for outdoors and has been a life saver when coming back late at night. I used to bring a timer to the Fort, but I don't bother any more, just leave the twinkly lights plugged in 24/7.And finally, a good cooler. If you can, spend a little extra and get a decent one. You'll save enough on ice to pay the difference in one extended trip.Unfortunately, I have yet to find a cooler that keeps ice at the Fort more than 12 hours, and we've bought several. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GOBA Mom Lynn 18 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 If you want to do minimal cooking, an electric tea kettle can boil water for any number of uses, in no time. My DH uses a french press coffee press (I think that's what it's called?) to make his coffee when camping. I drink tea or hot chocolate, so it works for me. For cooking, a crock pot or slow cooker and/or an electric frying pan. For inside the tent, a container of some sort (5 gallon bucket, rubbermaid bin, etc) as a bedside table. A power strip for the phone, camera, and nightlight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Unfortunately, I have yet to find a cooler that keeps ice at the Fort more than 12 hours, and we've bought several.I can't agree more about the fan. Even when it's 50 out, the inside of the tent can feel damp.I have a Rubbermaid chest type cooler. It keeps real ice, not the junk in the ice machine, for at least 24 hours in the cooler months. I'll let you know how well it does in the 94 degree heat after my trip next week. I used to have a Coleman cooler that I paid more for than I care to remember. It was definitely a 12 hour cooler. And forget that styrofoam junk. It won't make it 12 hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta 42 Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 As a life-long tent camper (until 2 months ago), I have some things to add. It would be cool if someone made a Google doc to keep track of everyone's suggestions. Much easier than going through all the posts when this thread gets long. I would start it but I don't know how. I second the fan and power-strip. A mallet for tent stakes & air mattress repair kit are musts.In colder months, electric blankets are nice since air mattresses are very cold! Putting the electric blanket under the mattress or under your body works best.Since most tenters eat outside, a tablecoth for the picnic table and those little net food tents to keep the bugs off edibles.Flashlights.Cooler tips:Buy quality and larger than you think you'll need - leaves more room for ice.Freeze water in gallon ziploc bags or larger containers before you leave - lasts way longer than cubes.Bring the cooler inside a couple days in advance so that it's not hot from storage.Put some large ice blocks in the cooler the night before trip to cool it down. Remove and put new ice with food before you leave.Freeze everything possible before putting in cooler. Keep a seperate cooler for drinks so your perishable foods cooler will get opened less.Never put unchilled drinks in cooler if you can help it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charitycase20....Charity 10 Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Awesome MountainMama!! Thank you!! :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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