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Gear list for first time campers
Gear list for first time campers
If this is your first time camping, or your first time camping in a while, you may ben wondering what you need to bring, especially since you'll be going with large group. We're here to help with the essentials, and some optional gear that will make your experience that much better.
Essentials
Camping gear
Tent - if you already have a tent, great. If you need to buy one, the "instant styles" are amazing
Pillows
Lantern
Flash lights
Camp Chair (one is usually enough, but if you have room it can't hurt to bring an extra).
Cooler - thrown in some water/juice for your daughter and some favorite beverages for dad
"Yeti style" tumbler with lid - "Coffee Club Culture"
Earplugs - Whether you go to bed early, or you want to sleep in, earplugs can be essential!
Clothing / miscellaneous
Be sure to check the weather and pack accordingly
Comfortable shoes - there's usually an age appropriate hike
Toiletries (toothbrush / paste, sun screen, bug spray)
Bead Trading Essentials
Bead box - one of the things our girls love to do is bead trade. A bead box can be anything with little compartments that help girls organize small, tradable beads. Fishing tackle boxes work pretty well, and arts/crafts stores like Michael's also carry organizers. Here are some examples, but girls usually have fun picking out their own.
Beads - if you don't have any of these your first time, don't worry about it. Older girls are more than happy to offer up some of their beads to new girls, this is also something your tribe chief can help you with. But if your daughter wants to pick out some special beads ahead of time for trading, even better. There's a link above to give you some ideas, but once again, the girls usually have fun picking out their own. Don't go crazy 25 -30 beads will be more than enough to get her started.
Optional Gear
Cots - while not essential, cots are a game changer for most dads.
Air Mattress - once again, totally un-necessary, but hard to go back once it has been experienced.
Air Pump - If you get an air mattress, you're going to need a pump.
Snacks - We usually eat pretty well, but there may be times where your daughter wants a snack in between meals.
Walkie Talkies - good for keeping in touch as daughters get older and want to adventure out of your sight, phone reception is not reliable at all camp sites.
What about meals?
What about meals?
Most meals are handled at the group level. Click here to learn more about groups. Each group typically has a meeting a few days before the campout to divide up who's going to do what. Typically 2 - 3 dads team up to handle one meal. Those dads are responsible for the shopping and the cooking of the meal they've been assigned.
Each group handles this a little differently, so if you have any questions, be sure to reach out to your tribe chief.
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