I'm going camping, what should i bring?

Q. I've never been camping before and i wanted to know what should I bring? and if anyone has any good ideas on things we can do to have fun... Its going to be a big group of my friends about 15 of us total....
I've never been camping before and i wanted to know what should I bring? and if anyone has any good ideas on things we can do to have fun... Its going to be a big group of my friends about 15 of us total....


*Fun Things*
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Answer
YOU MAY WISH TO TAKE MORE, LESS OR EVEN DIFFERENT ITEMS. USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT. TOO MUCH IS OK, TOO LITTLE ISN'T.TOO LITTLE ENDS UP COSTING YOU TOO MUCH BY HAVING TO SHOP AT A CAMP STORE OR DRIVING A DISTANCE TO GET TO A REGULAR STORE. THAT JUST TAKE TIME AND MONEY FROM YOUR TRIP. IF YOU BRING TOO MUCH JUST PUT THE THING YOU DON¹T NEED A SIDE . IT WILL BE MORE COMFORTING TO KNOW IT IS THERE ANYWAY. THE POINT IS TO HAVE FUN AND GET A WAY FROM THE EVERYDAY LIFE AND GET A LITTLE R & R, GO HIKING AND SEE NATURE. RUNNING TO THE STORE FOR THINGS YOU FORGOT IS JUST NOT ON MOST PEOPLES TO DO LISTS............ SO GO PREPARED!!!
More is always better, you be the judge!


[___]....MONEY FOR CAMPSITE AND OTHER EXPENSES

SHELTER/SLEEPING
[___]....AIR MATTRESS OR GROUND PAD OR COT
[___]....BATTERIES
[___]....BLANKETS, PILLOWS
[___]....SMALL BROOM AND DUST PAN
[___]....CAMERA/FILM
[___]....FIRST AID KIT(BIG AND LITTLE ONES
FOR HIKES)SNAKE BIT KIT
[___]....FISHING STUFF, FISH KNIFE OR
HUNTING EQUIPMENT
[___]....FLASHLIGHT and BATTERIES
[___]....AX OR HAMMER AND HAND SAW
for cutting branchs
[___]....GAMES: CARDS/OTHER BOARD GAMES
[___]....GUN, AMMO, PEPPER SPRAY
if you feel you need it.
[___]....MAPS
[___]....POCKET KNIFE
[___]....PAPER/PENCIL, PEN
[___]....PROPANE BOTTLES
[___]....ROPES
[___]....SHOVEL
[___]....SLEEPING BAGS
[___]....TARP for tent ground cover
and one for covering gear
[___]....TENTS AND POLES AND STAKES
[___]....TRASH BAGS
[___]....WATER BOTTLES OR CANTEEN FOR HIKES
[___]....BACK PACK FOR HIKES(LUNCH)
[___]....BAD MITTEN , BALLS, BATS,
OTHER OUTDOOR GAMES.....
[___]....CHAIRS, (FOLD UP)
[___]....COMPASS
[___]....WHISTLE
[___]....NOTE BOOK AND PENCILS
[___]....LANTERN
[___]....WORK GLOVES
[___]
HYGIENE/CLEANING
[___]....BABY SUPPLIES
If you have a baby.
[___]....BATH TOWELS, WASH CLOTHS
[___]....CAMP SHOWER
[___]....WASH TUB FOR SPONGE BATHS
[___]....CAMP SHOWER
[___]....DISH TOWELS, BRILLO OR SCRUB PAD
[___]....LOTION,SUNSCREEN
[___]....INSECT REPELLENT,
INSECT CANDLES, SPRAY
[___]....LIP BALM
[___]....TOILET PAPER
[___]....SOAP: DISH/HAND/CLOTHES
Biodegradable if possible
[___]....TOOTH BRUSH, TOOTH PASTE,
COMB/HAIR BRUSH, DEODORANT, FEMALE NEEDS..
[___]....ANY MEDICATION
COOKING/EATING
[___]....BIG BOWL FOR WASHING DISHES
[___]....BLOCK ICE OR DRY ICE
[___]....BRIQUETTES
[___]....BBQ UTENSILS
[___]....PROPANE OR OTHER FUELS FOR STOVES,
LANTERNS, HEATERS....
[___]....WATER PILLS AND/OR FILTERS
[___]....COFFEE,SWISS MOCHA,HOT CHOCOLATE
[___]....CONTAINER for w/WATER minimum 5 gallons
[___]....CUPS,PLATES (PAPER ?)
[___]....FOOD KNIVES SHARP(STAKE TYPE)
[___]....FORKS,SPOONS, BUTTER KNIVES
[___]....GROCERIES (ENOUGH FOR DURATION)
[___]....ICE CHESTS
[___]....LIGHTER FLUID
[___]....MATCHES (WOODEN STRIKE ANY WHERE)
[___].... BABY FOOD
If you have a baby.
[___]....POTS/PANS,DUTCH OVEN
[___]....SPATULA, SERVING SPOONS
[___]....STOVE/BBQ
[___]....TABLE CLOTH
[___]....TEA KETTLE

CLOTHING
[___]....LARGE BAG FOR DIRTY CLOTHS
[___]....UNDERWEAR
[___]....LONG PANTS
[___]....LONG JOHNS/LONG UNDERWEAR
[___]....SHORTS
[___]....T-SHIRTS
[___]....BUTTON UP LONG/SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT
[___]....SWEATER/SWEAT SHIRTS AND PANTS
[___]....SOCKS
[___]....?BANDANNAS
[___]....SLEEPWEAR
[___]....STURDY SHOES AND HIKING BOOTS
WALKING TENNIES FOR AROUND CAMP
[___]....BATHING SUIT
[___]....HATS
[___]....WOOL HAT
[___]....GLOVES FOR WARMTH
[___]....JACKETS HEAVY
[___]....RAIN JACKET AND PANTS
[___]....SEWING KIT
[___]....
OTHER
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Camping at bigbear help!!?

BIGBALLER

my friends and I are planning on heading out to big bear to camp next weekend(may19). We want to go to the lake but at the same time have an outdoor experience. Im a big guy so the closer the camping ground the better. I wouldnt mind walking a little though. We need a place where we can cook, have a fire, easily access th lake, restrooms(really close), but get a outdoor experience. We will be using tents to sleep there. We are looking for one that if free, though if we had to pay how much? do we have to reserve? can someone give me some hints on a campsite that meets our recommendations? if we need to reserve, how?

Answer
Ok here is the scoop, the best campground at Big Bear lake is Serrano(A) however it is reservations only and gets booked up six months in advance. $28/night, $56 double site, $38 hookup site. Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. A $5 fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground.

@ ALERT THIS CAMPGROUND IS TEMPORALLY CLOSED TILL MAY 31

The next best campsite at the lake is Holloway's marina and resort (B) However it's for the RV crowd primarily and reservations get booked 1 year in advance.

Moving away from the lake but still within walking distance of town and the lake is Pine Knot(C) however it is just like Serrano in that it is reservation only 6 months in advance.

The next closest camping areas are primitive yellow post sites up between mill creek road and skyline drive(D) however they are primitive which means no water, no toilets. They may have a fire ring and may have a picnic table and you must purchase the adventure pass to use them at $5 a day $30 for the year. These also have no reservations needed but because they are so close to big bear they get taken quickly, arrive mid week to get the best spot. There are other dispersed camping areas but this area is the best in relation to the lake.

Going farther out is Hanna Flat(E) and Holcomb Valley (F) also reservations only.

If your a hiker that opens up one more option, Doble Trail camp(G) this site is on the PCT within walking distance of a trail head parking area. However it to is a primitive camp site.

Campsite and dispersed camping info
http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/sbnf/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=26225&actid=29
http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/sbnf/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=26225&actid=34

Map to camp sites
http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.25495,-116.91170&z=12&t=T&marker0=34.26470%2C-116.91595%2C2.4%20km%20NxNW%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker1=34.24539%2C-116.93614%2C2.4%20km%20W%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker2=34.23476%2C-116.88294%2C2.7%20km%20ExSE%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker3=34.21485%2C-116.95260%2C3.7%20km%20SE%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker4=34.28772%2C-116.97873%2C5.1%20km%20N%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker5=34.30268%2C-116.89985%2C6.6%20km%20N%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker6=34.30034%2C-116.82402%2C4.7%20km%20NxNE%20of%20Big%20Bear%20City%20CA

Good luck getting reservations
http://www.reserveamerica.com/

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how do i prevent getting attacked from ticks while camping in scotland?

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Q. I am planning a big adventure in scotland for at least 2 months, wild camping, surviving of the land.

My main worry are ticks, how do i prevent from getting attacked, will they attack me in my tent, while walking on flat grass? just need abit of info on this subject please thanks guys.

Answer
Are you referring to the Great Scottish Midge? Midgeus Bitteus Extremis var Scotii?
First, stay away from water...lochs,rivers and streams, swampy marshy claddaghs, etc.
Second, go outside only when there is a high wind. Midges can't fly in that so they hide away all cozy where they can breathe.
Second and a half, only go out in bright light, preferably Glorious Scottish Sunshine cos the blighters really like evenings and nights better than bright stuff because all blood-sucking vampires do that anyway....it's only natural.
Third, buy a midge net or three to cover the places like faces that normal clothing doesn't cover
Fourth, buy Deet or similar sprays and spray everything but it's harmful on skin so take care.
Also Fourth, buy a big pack of mosquito coils, commonly called Elephant coils which you wouldn't know quite likely cos they're mostly commonly called that in Malaysia and Singapore cos the major brand of them there is 'Elephant Brand' and fishing by a river without them in the evening is a soddin' nightmare....
When you sit down for a rest or a go at the Glorious Scottish Rainbow Trout and Salmon beside a beautiful Scottish loch or river in the evening, light a couple of coils and they'll smoulder away for six hours or so unless you got cheapies which last an hour if you're lucky, and the fumes will deter midgy stuff and most other small flying things.
If you want to put one out....extinguish it, not put it out by the back door out of the way cos you won't have one there unless you've got a really posh tent....just break the smouldering end off.
Fifth, buy a sleeping bag with legs and arms and keep it on continuously with a well fitted crash helmet with a full visor, a thick scarf wrapped round your neck to seal the gap, and thick leather gloves on your hands, trousers tucked into the outer pair of socks and the join covered with well fitted gaiters, and go in winter so you stay cool enough.
Just don't drink anything. It's a bit inconvenient that way.....and later on.

If you mean ticks as in grass type ticks that live on grass, well that's one reason for the traditional arrangement of socks and boots used by walkers on the hills and far away.
Cover all exposed skin when walking in long grass and get the wrists and neck sealed well.
Wear short thick woolen socks over long 60% cotton 35% wool 5% Elastane or similar walking socks.
Roll the short woolen socks over the top of your boots to seal the gap.
Tuck the trousers neatly into the long socks, one bit of trouser each side so there are two pleats evenly spaced, one on each side, not one one side and none the other side which looks totally stupid.
Put on a pair of lightweight or heavyweight hopefully breathable waterproof gaitors for added protection.
All sealed up and tick-proofed. Jumping spider proofed. Snake bite proofed for desert and jungle walkies.
Wind proofed and even wet water splash proofed for jumping over streams and tramping through deep puddles but they won't save you from sinking up to your neck into black holes on Rannoch so take care.
Good at what they do though.
Proper professional job. Turn up to a village rambling club and watch the horrified faces.
Oh nooooo....a real one...what on Earth will he think of us.....oohh,grief.
It's happened....quite a few times...hahahaha

If you meet a wild haggis in full battle regalia it's fair game.....use anything at hand.
You'll need it.
All the others cannot be shot on a Sunday and must be treated as honorary guests at the dining table.
Have a great time.

what is a great way to fundraise money for a non-profit youth military program?

Veronica-s

My kids and I are involved in a Young Marine program and we are in serious need to purchase bdu uniforms, camping gear and items to be raffles at an upcomming young marine graduation, and we are in search for donation of items or money. Does anyone know where we could start and/or what we should do? Maybe even how to get Sponsor's, everyone can check the web site to show that we are lagitimate, just ask to see the website. Thanks...

Answer
I guess it varies depending on where you live. Here in Ontario my compnay does fundraising for a number of different charities.
Here are some suggestions to get you started

1. Look for sponsors that are willing to donate something that could be raffeled off. Or willing to match donations that are collected.

2. Get permission from a local chruch or school to use their facilities for a fundraiser then go to your local flea markets, advertise in the papers etc. and charge them anywhere from $25 - $150 per table to sell their products. Make sure to advertise.

3. Approach stores, banks etc. to see if they would be willing to "sell" your something marine related (picture) that the person would be asked if they would be willing to make a two doller donation and thent hey can fill their name out on the related picture to be hung in the store as an angel for the marine core or something like that.

4. Approach companies to see if on a specific day they would consider donating $.10 for every hamburger sold. etc.

5. Have a craft & bake sale.......all items to be donated (senior centres love to participate in things like this and they tend to do a lot of crafts)

6. Companies like Gillette offer things like gifts in kind that they would be willing to donate....

Big hurdle of course is that usually for things like gifts in kind you need to be a registered charity.

Good Luck Hope some of this was helpful!

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How to throw a huge Project x party?

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Jean

I live in a rural area and have a lot of land. Im 16. I'm far away from neighbors. I have about 7 acres. I consulted my mom and she approved. I want to throw a huge party with at least 300 people. I am pretty sure I'd be okay with law enforcement on the count of no noise complaints from neighbors being far away. There might be some underage drinking so I was thinking to have a form minors have to sign in order to drink so they couldn't get back at me for that. I was thinking to hire a dj. Have a huge area for camping. A bonfire. A few security guards. A bunch of water balloons and a slip and slide because I don't own a pool. Have the house only be open for restroom reasons and indoor activities like dancing games and karaoke (living room mainly). Lock all bedrooms. People clock their belongings in their tents, cars, or the bedrooms s their safe. If anyone wanted to fight someone I'd have my security break it up. No firearms or weapons of any sort will be allowed. Have a bunch of decorations like balloons and what not. Maybe have a live bnd play. My side yard will be designated for parking and I'd have a parking director outside. All food and beverages will be on the back deck on a party table. I want to make sure I have things set and ready for the most worse cases. Does this sound good to you guys? Should I think about more things? Any ideas? Just want to have a party that will sky rocket my reputation. I'm going to a vocational school and I'll invite people from there and from my home school and they can bring people. There will be no destroying of property and that will result in discharge of the party. Im sure with that many people, thre will be someone who will bring illegal drugs (I personally don't do anything, but I won't stop them.) people will not be permitted to leave if they are too drunk or tired to drive, they will be forced to camp or have someone pick them up. All valuables will be locked and stored away properly. My moms boyfriend is a firefighter and could help if they party is out of control or the bonfire gets out of hand. People will be notified what the boundary of the propery is and there will be posted signs. The animals will be kept inside away from guests. There might possibly be two fires since the yard is rather large nd there will be a lot of people. I'm hiking a normal fire up front and a bigger fire out back. There will be trash cans everywhere (though people usually throw stuff on the ground) but for easier clean up. I'm sure people will be hooking up, they can do whatever thy want in their tnts, that's not my business. There will beva olleyball net set up for people to play some games if they want. Food and beverages will be provided. People will be notified that there could be drinking. Neighbors will be notified that there could be some noise since I'm far away but close enough to see their houses. There may be fireworks. I just want to make sure this is a party they won't forget. Thanks for your response.

Answer
This sounds AMAZING! I'm so jealous! Here's a few tips:

1) If you plan on 300 people, only invite 250. When people realise you're having such a huge party, they'll tell their friends and also bring people along with them!

2) Get twice as much food and drink as you think you'll need! If I was you I wouldn't supply alcohol for anyone apart from you and your close friends because if your mom gets charged with 300 counts of supplying alcohol to minors I can guarantee you'll never be allowed another party.

3) Be prepared for gatecrashers. People that force their way into parties aren't known for being polite, so get ready for foul language and possibly violence. I'd let your security know the second you see someone you don't want in your home.

4) When it's time for the fireworks, make sure there's no drunk people fumbling about with matches and explosives. Also, it's cool that your mom's boyfriend is a fireman because it would be a good idea to have him in charge of lighting the fireworks and making sure the bonfires stay under control.

5) Have a well-stocked First Aid kit in reach, because with such a big party, fights and accidents are bound to happen!

Most importantly, have fun! I've thrown a few parties, but at my first I was a nervous wreck! I was constantly running about checking that people were enjoying themselves that I forgot to enjoy it myself.

Where Should We Go To Dinner In Great Lakes IL?

Q. My Boyfriend Is Going 2 be graduating from navy boot camp and i was wondering where we should go eat? So Any Suggestions?

Answer
Bacci's Trattoria
30 North Genesee, Waukegan, Illinois 60085
Telephone: 847 623 3121
Lunch Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Dinner Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Evening reservations recommended.

**This place not only has a great menu of Italian dishes, the steaks and mushroom appetizer is not to be missed!

Here is a rundown of the rest of the places you could go:

Right by the Great Lakes base area itself (North Chicago), there is absolutely NOTHING!
Lake Bluff is no better, 1 mile to the south, so donât waste you time looking.

Waukegan (1-2 miles) has the best nearby options:
⢠Tacos Del Rey De Oro- easily the best Mexican food in the area
⢠The Dog House- for great diner style food and hot dogs
⢠Hussies â Great bar to drink and great bar food (Big pub style burgers etc.)
⢠Quonset- A decent thin crust pizza place
⢠Lenoâs Subs- great subs and sandwiches

Gurnee (6 Miles northwest)
⢠Monkey Dish is new â I havenât been yet, but Iâm told it OK
⢠Giordanoâs Pizza: the best deep dish pizza available in Lake County
⢠Backyard Steak pit â good steak- really nice onion ring loaf - ala Hackneys style
⢠Ichiban- a decent Japanese steakhouse (cook at your table place), its been here for years and is showing serious signs of wear and tear not pretty but tasty.
⢠Kaiser Pizza - Gurnee (for burgers and decent thin pizza)
⢠Lou Malnattis â also very good deep dish Pizza, but its take out only at this location.
⢠Almost every known US chain â Unoâs, Applebee, Ruby Tuesday, Olive Garden, and the list goes on and on.

Lake Villa and Round Lake (10 miles northwest)
⢠Scott Dogs: Great hot burgers etc, but itâs the Argentinean empanadasâ, flank steak and chef made soups that really shine here.
⢠Lomeli's Rotisseria - Round Lake (excellent Mexican food- grilled/rotisserie chicken & outstanding burritos and tacos)

Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Mundelein (8-10 miles west)
⢠Tsukasa â Vernon Hills is the best Japanese steakhouse in the area
⢠Mickey Finns â Best burgers in Chicago, everything else on the menu is decent.
⢠Frank's for the Memories- Mundelein (best wings this side of Buffalo)

IMO: Places here are starting to get to the edge of too far for âlocalâ but offer a great many excellent options:
Lake Forest, Highland Park and Highwood (15-20 miles south), Wheeling (20 miles southwest) and Kenosha, WI 15-20 Miles North. If youâre interested in driving, this far just let us know and many of can reel off lists that would make your head spin!

DO NOT GO TO:
⢠Ginoâs East in Libertyville
⢠El Norte â Gurnee location

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