DoctorDalek 7 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 So I am compiling my list of items that I will need when I go to the fort so far i have...tentair mattress (twin) sleeping bagcoffee potextension cord power stripair pumpflashlight or lantern ( i do have a nice flashlight app on my phone plus a head lamp)fanpillow coffeemugwatercerealshelf stable milktrash bagstoss away bowls and spoons (unless i can snag some from trails end)easy macchips clothestoiletries shower shoeswhat else am I missing or could possibly need? I am flying so 50lbs is my limit plus my duffle carry on for over head and my backpack for under the seat... I'm not really worried about a seat cause doesnt the campsites have picnic table? and im not really planning on cooking but I figured easy mac is a quick meal/snack i'm cheap and so the less i have to buy at wdw for food the better.. I was thinking of maybe shipping down a small box of foodJillI'm super excited jlafunk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I would bring sheets and a blanket. Lots less bulky than a sleeping bag.Towel/washraginstead of bringing water, invest in a water bottle with a built in filter, then you can filter your water from the tap at the Fort. jlafunk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Meds.phone chargertowelsmall mat to put at your tent door. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 purell laundry sheets, and cash to get quarters for the laundry. You can invest some time doing laundry, then have to pack fewer clothes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorDalek 7 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 the water at the fort is it just a spigot? do i need to bring hose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorDalek 7 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'm only going for like 4 days and can re-wear 2 pairs of shorts I've done worse hiking... so im not truely worried about laundry but that'll be good for longer trips... if this goes well I may go longer in sept/oct for a MNSSHP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Yes, just a spigot, but to just fill a water bottle or pot for small cooking needs, then you could fill directly from the spigot.DO NOT use the green hose there, don't know where its been :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 purell laundry sheets, and cash to get quarters for the laundry. You can invest some time doing laundry, then have to pack fewer clothesThe quarters are for laundry??? Who knew :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Yes, just a spigot, but to just fill a water bottle or pot for small cooking needs, then you could fill directly from the spigot.DO NOT use the green hose there, don't know where its been :)We saw a girl drinking from the green hose last trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 How about some packets of instant oatmeal for breakfast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 The quarters are for laundry??? Who knew :rofl3:What? Quarters are for the barrels! To hell with the laundry! :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Apple pie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorDalek 7 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 What? Quarters are for the barrels! To hell with the laundry! :rofl3:What's the barrel? Also do I even want to question the green hose? I'm not a giant oatmeal fan.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I am thrilled to see you do this! I TOLD my DH we should do the same and he laughed at me...Please make sure you fill us in on how things go. I want to use your trip as an example and an "I told you so". :) jlafunk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Disneyzombie-Brenda 10 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thinking about DoctorDalek's list....the easy mac...Is there a microwave at the fort that can be used? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorDalek 7 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I wouldn't have a microwave but I can make it by running water through the coffee maker and then pouring the hot water into the easy Mac covering it and letting it stoop for a few minutes kinda like cup of soup... At least I hope it would work that way I should test it before I leave home.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gots2pitt.. Jeff 64 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 What's the barrel?Also do I even want to question the green hose?I'm not a giant oatmeal fan..Not sure that you want to know about the barrels (see the WWW TR).Green hose is left on site and may have been used for most anything, including things you wouldn't want to drink after.Agreed on oatmeal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J&J Adventuring..Julia 22 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 We have been planning on doing this for some time. Please let us know how things go. I would agree with sheets and a blanket instead of sleeping bag. That is what we did tent camping in December. Target and JC Penny sells Bobbles. The Bobble is a filtered water bottle. VERY lite and runs around 10.00. Yes, there are picnic tables at the site.What tent do you have? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorDalek 7 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I just booked my trip! And I started to read www trip report and did get to the barrels definitely a much better use of quarters then laundry... I have several tents super lightweight backpacking tents a four person tent which is prob what I'll bring and a giant 10 person tent... I will most likely know bring my bigger air mattress since I booked flights with southwest and have more room to negotiate weight and all and will also bring sheets as well I will check out the bobble bottle next time I'm at targetSince this is the first time I'll have camped by myself and at the fort most likely I will take tons of pictures of what I'm doing so a full trip report will follow or at least be in progress while I'm there...With the roll out of free wifi at the hotels does the fort now also have free wifi?ThanksJill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J&J Adventuring..Julia 22 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 When are you going? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdwpoohbear...Jennifer 40 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I just booked my trip! And I started to read www trip report and did get to the barrels definitely a much better use of quarters then laundry... I have several tents super lightweight backpacking tents a four person tent which is prob what I'll bring and a giant 10 person tent... I will most likely know bring my bigger air mattress since I booked flights with southwest and have more room to negotiate weight and all and will also bring sheets as well I will check out the bobble bottle next time I'm at target Since this is the first time I'll have camped by myself and at the fort most likely I will take tons of pictures of what I'm doing so a full trip report will follow or at least be in progress while I'm there... With the roll out of free wifi at the hotels does the fort now also have free wifi? Thanks Jill They have free wi-fi at the trading posts at the very least...so that should help. Have a great time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorDalek 7 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 May 16-21 star wars weekend im a giant dork and love star wars so this is going to be awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gots2pitt.. Jeff 64 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 May 16-21 star wars weekend im a giant dork and love star wars so this is going to be awesomeYou might get lucky and get to meet the famous TCD (and daughters). They seem to be big Star Wars fans. I wonder if they will make it that weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorDalek 7 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 It would be awesome to meet tcd and ive read about being spiked that would make my trip specially if they both happen I'm working on making a tardis (it's a time machine from dr who) for my site Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 You might get lucky and get to meet the famous TCD (and daughters). They seem to be big Star Wars fans. I wonder if they will make it that weekend.One way to find out, ask him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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