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Old 07 September 2000, 09:28 AM
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It wasna' the curry, it was the Pedigree

Fnar fnar

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Old 07 September 2000, 10:39 AM
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Not long now chaps...

Mmmmm..sheep.... mmmmm....clag nuts....mmmmmm sheep.....

Has everyone got everything sorted ? what is everyone taking ?

J.
Old 07 September 2000, 02:09 PM
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Condoms for the sheep ?

I have never seen a sheep wear a condom..

Interesting idea though...

haha

J.
Old 07 September 2000, 08:21 PM
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Right just a few hints & tips...


Packing - Put food on the bottom (you'll need other items first)

Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack
Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.
Cardboard boxes if needed
Ice Chests
ICE!
5 gallon bucket or similar container
Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container for food storage

Lighting - Check batteries!

Maglight - The larger, the better
Gas lantern (and/or electric)
BIC lighter
Matches (preferably water proof)
Spare batteries and bulbs
Spare lantern fuel and mantles
Solar Panel

Shelter/Bedding

Sleeping bag
Space Blanket
Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tents
Floor Mats (use at tent entrance)
Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress
Pillow
Tent
Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes
Shade Canopy & Rope & Stakes

Medical

Sunscreen
Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, etc.
Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Naproxin
Tums
Antibiotics creams
Tweezers for splinters & ticks
Antiseptic, bandaids and bandages
First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)
Benadryl Sinus Tablets
Allergy Eye drops
Pocket Tissues
Campho-phenique (good for minor burns, cuts, scrapes and many use it on poison ivy)
Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and early uses on poison ivy)

Cleaning & Personal Items

Bar soap
Washcloth
Shampoo
Toothpaste & toothbrush
Comb/hair brush/clips/bands
Make-up bag
Razor & shaving cream
Towel
Toilet Paper
Whisk broom to clean table and tent site
Deodorant

Miscellaneous

Small shovel
Swiss Army knife
Compass and Map
Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!)
Duct tape and/or electrical tape
Safety pins
Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapter
Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family)
Camera w/good battery and extra film
Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes
Radio and/or TV
Books , cards, games, toys, Bible, etc.
MONEY, credit card, ID
Pocket Tool
Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s)
Bike/Seats/Helmets
Binoculars
Whistles
Chairs
Travel Clock
Clothesline and Clothespins
Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
Copper pipe pieces for the campfire See note
Rope or String
Canoe or boat
Life jackets
Piece of carpeting (fake grass) for tent or RV entranceway

Clothing

Hat
Bandanna
Jacket - As weather dictates; Eskimo style, mackintosh, windbreaker, etc.
Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-to
Pants/Overalls, with belt
Underwear - 2
Shirt - 2 or 3 (one light, one flannel)
Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTS
Socks - 2 pair
Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves
Swim suit
PJ's
Sunglasses

Cooking

Stove with fuel & lighter
Newspapers for lighting a campfire
Firestarter sticks (wax/sawdust things from the grocery store)
Firewood
Charcoal or wood & Grill for BBQ
Frying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula is nice
Cooking skewers (for hot dogs, s'mores, etc.)
Pot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook noodles for all; With lid
Can opener - If you have canned goods
Thermos
Tongs
Coffee maker & filters
Pot lifter and/or pot holders
Tablecloth
Stew Pot
Sandwich maker (type you put in fire)

Dishes

Reusable
Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice
Collapsable camping/hiking cup
Alladin travel mug
Kitchen knife - Nice to have; in general, carry a pocket knife
Small mixing bowl
Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula
Scrub Pad
Dish Pan
Tupperware (for leftovers)
Consumables
Paper towels & napkins
Trash bags
Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
Plastic knives, forks, spoons
Ziplock Bags
Aluminum Foil
Dish soap

Water

At least 1/2 gallon per person/day -- Water filter if relying on natural water sources
Water bottle, to carry while hiking

Food & Drink

Pancake Mix - Krusteaze, 1/2 cup per person per day (need large skillet)
Cooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day or Pam Spray
Syrup - About 2 oz per person per day
Butter - 1/2 stick per person per day
Malt-o-meal, or Cream of...{wheat, rice, ...}
Oatmeal - Instant single serving packs
Potatoes - 1-2 per person per day -- freeze dried if packing
Bacon - 2 slices per person per day
Eggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or powdered
Noodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Ramen, or shells
Spaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated
Parmesan cheese
Bouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable
Rice packages
Soup/Chili - mix or cans
Tuna - Don't forget Mayo, pickles, and onions
Onions, lemons, mushrooms, Tomatoes
Bread - One or two loaves per day if camping with a small group
Dry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar
Catsup
Mustard
Mayo - Small jar or squeeze bottle
Cheese - Cheddar, swiss, American
Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit
Veggies - carrot/celery sticks daily
Taco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives, lettuce, tortillas, buns)
Cocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!)
Marshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars (S'mores)
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Deli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami
Hot dogs & buns
Milk, juice, soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon Ade, Kool-Aid
Vienna Sausages
Snacks
Hamburgers & Buns
Steak
Ham
Corn on Cob
Cereal
Nutri Grain Bars/Granola Bars
Fixin's for stew (some of the items are above)
Beer
Jiffy Pop or Regular popcorn
Popcorn oil
oil
Squeeze butter or margarine


While this list is far from complete, it may be too complete for some...

jase.
Old 07 September 2000, 08:40 PM
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Jase...

whilst being completely mad...you have managed to forget a few important items.

Magnetic Travel Chess
Connect Four
Swing Ball (no camping trip is a camping trip without swingball )
Top Trumps - Supercar edition
Top Trumps - Worldwar II areoplanes (awesome - trust me)
Mobile Life support machine (in case somebody gets a fatal illness)
Iron Lung
Tyre Chains
Winch
Magic Carpet
Nail scissors
Recycling Bins (in which to place empty bottles and cans)
Sheep restraint device

just as well you've got a big boot.

Ian
(this is going to be so much fun)


Also....

me and Jase happen to know of a deserted beach on which you can drive your cars....hehehehe


Ian.
Old 07 September 2000, 11:14 PM
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But it will get dirty

J.
Old 08 September 2000, 06:10 AM
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Ohhhhhh dear ....

What am I letting myself in for this weekend ...

I've been through you list Jase, and decided to leave my scoob behind and managed to fit it all into a 38 ton Volvo .... it may if we use all the stuff ( or dump it ) make a makeshift cattle truck for souvenirs for the trip home .... providing you pack some felcro ....

K
Old 08 September 2000, 06:38 AM
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Old 08 September 2000, 09:59 AM
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Jase: I think you forgot the kitchen sink, and one of those b***** awful caravan things to put it in! Perhaps we should take a few sidewinder anti-caravan missiles, especially for the A5

After reading that list I need to take this afternoon off to pack!

Chris

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Old 08 September 2000, 06:41 PM
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Good news, weather is going to be sunny 20 c with very light winds, Sunday cloudier, not too sure about the wind though, it depends what we eat Saturday night!
Old 08 September 2000, 07:30 PM
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Hey guys..

I suppose I better pack and get ready...

Drive slowly for me.. I need a remap.. I have as much power as erm... a thing that hasnt got much power (aka a Skoda)

J.
Old 08 September 2000, 08:37 PM
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I have a cunning plan which avoids the A5...hehe

See you all bright and early
jase.

P S Remember to say goodbye to your loved ones...


Old 08 September 2000, 08:54 PM
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Right folks ..

I'm packed and ready .. got the 2-ways for us to use and got the propane stove/frying pan/saucepan ... just short of a BIG kettle ... Paul 'n' Me are meeting up and then driving to mucky donalds so see ya'all at 9 ish ..

I'm off to watch Gillian Anderson for an hour on sky then it's off to bed ...

cya
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Old 08 September 2000, 10:21 PM
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enjoy boys
Old 08 September 2000, 11:00 PM
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When were at Mcd's DERBY can some alert soul REMIND me to drop my KEYS off.

...this is quite important!

cheers
jase.

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