In case anyone needs gear ideas for the campout, here are some suggestions listed out below.
The forecast for the park has temperatures expected to run between 65 and 95 degrees. Rain was possible in the earlier forecasts, but it’s now saying zero chance of rain for the weekend. As always please be prepared, plan accordingly, etc.
While McMullen County is not currently under a burn ban, all but one of the surrounding counties are, so that could change.
Camping Equipment
❑ Tent and ground cloth
❑ Sleeping bag, pillow
❑ Air mattress, pad, cot
❑ Camp/folding chairs
❑ Refillable water bottles
❑ Flashlights, headlamps, lanterns
❑ Whistle for emergencies
❑ First aid kit
❑ Insect repellent
Clothing
❑ Activity uniform for scout (Class-B pack t-shirt or other scouting shirt. Uniforms are not needed for this event.)
❑ Extra clothes, sleepwear
❑ Backup clothing
❑ Good closed-toe shoes, boots
❑ Sun protection: hat and/or sunscreen
❑ Raincoats or ponchos
Health & Hygiene
❑ Toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush
❑ Washcloth, towel
❑ Soap in container
❑ Other personal toiletries
❑ Toilet paper (park should provide with facilities)
❑ Extra plastic bag or container
Meals & Snacks
❑ Sack lunches for Saturday/Sunday
❑ Trail Food or snacks
❑ Plastic trash bags
❑ If you want to cook additional meals or camp over Friday night be sure to plan for what supplies and cooking equipment you might need.
Optional Useful Extras
❑ Spare batteries, portable charger and cables
❑ Hand sanitiser, antibacterial wipes
❑ Camp/folding table
❑ Small pack/bag for possible day hike
❑ Scout handbook
❑ Pocket knife/multi-tool
❑ Fire-starting supplies (if there isn’t a burn ban)
❑ Camp stove
❑ Ear plugs
❑ Mallet for tent stakes
❑ Mat for tent entrance
❑ Dust pan/brush for tent
❑ Air pump for air mattress
❑ Extra bottled water
❑ Safety pins
❑ Camera
❑ Binoculars
First Time Camper Tips
❑ Tents are sized small, so for comfort get a 4-man tent for 2 people, a 6-man tent for 3 people, etc.
❑ If you are borrowing a tent, be sure to check that all parts are there, especially the rain cover.
❑ Place a ground cloth or tarp under the tent to protect the bottom and keep moisture out.
❑ 2-3 blankets/sheets are fine to use if you don’t have a sleeping bag.
❑ A sleeping pad, air mattress, or additional blankets are good to have for extra padding.
❑ Tent and ground cloth
❑ Sleeping bag, pillow
❑ Air mattress, pad, cot
❑ Camp/folding chairs
❑ Refillable water bottles
❑ Flashlights, headlamps, lanterns
❑ Whistle for emergencies
❑ First aid kit
❑ Insect repellent
Clothing
❑ Activity uniform for scout (Class-B pack t-shirt or other scouting shirt. Uniforms are not needed for this event.)
❑ Extra clothes, sleepwear
❑ Backup clothing
❑ Good closed-toe shoes, boots
❑ Sun protection: hat and/or sunscreen
❑ Raincoats or ponchos
Health & Hygiene
❑ Toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush
❑ Washcloth, towel
❑ Soap in container
❑ Other personal toiletries
❑ Toilet paper (park should provide with facilities)
❑ Extra plastic bag or container
Meals & Snacks
❑ Sack lunches for Saturday/Sunday
❑ Trail Food or snacks
❑ Plastic trash bags
❑ If you want to cook additional meals or camp over Friday night be sure to plan for what supplies and cooking equipment you might need.
Optional Useful Extras
❑ Spare batteries, portable charger and cables
❑ Hand sanitiser, antibacterial wipes
❑ Camp/folding table
❑ Small pack/bag for possible day hike
❑ Scout handbook
❑ Pocket knife/multi-tool
❑ Fire-starting supplies (if there isn’t a burn ban)
❑ Camp stove
❑ Ear plugs
❑ Mallet for tent stakes
❑ Mat for tent entrance
❑ Dust pan/brush for tent
❑ Air pump for air mattress
❑ Extra bottled water
❑ Safety pins
❑ Camera
❑ Binoculars
First Time Camper Tips
❑ Tents are sized small, so for comfort get a 4-man tent for 2 people, a 6-man tent for 3 people, etc.
❑ If you are borrowing a tent, be sure to check that all parts are there, especially the rain cover.
❑ Place a ground cloth or tarp under the tent to protect the bottom and keep moisture out.
❑ 2-3 blankets/sheets are fine to use if you don’t have a sleeping bag.
❑ A sleeping pad, air mattress, or additional blankets are good to have for extra padding.
