The Camper's Handbook by Thomas Hiram Holding Shelter __Tent __Ground cloth/tarp __Extra stakes __Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes __Axe or hammer __Mat for tent entrance __Dust pan/brush Bedding __Sleeping bag __Sheets/blankets __Pillow __Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp __Air pump __Repair kit for air mattress __Utility bags for storage Cooking __Large water jug & water bucket __Coolers/ice __Thermos __Stove with fuel/propane __Matches/lighter __Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner __Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc __Campfire grill/BBQ grill __Fire starters/newspaper __Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips __Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls __Silverware/plastic silverware __Measuring cups __Heavy-duty aluminum foil __Paper towels __Trash bags __Dish soap __Clothes pins __Cooking oil/Pam spray __Containers for food storage __Potholders/oven mitts __Pots and frying pans with lids __Soap for outside of pots and pans __Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon __Tongs __Skewers/grill forks __Can opener/bottle opener __Folding table __Dutch oven __Pie irons __Mugs/paper cups __Mixing bowl __Cutting board __Ziplock bags __Napkins __Dish pan __Dish rags/towels __Scrub pad/brillo __Seasonings/sugar/condiments __Potato peeler Clothes __Shoes/boots __Jeans/pant/belt __Shorts __T-shirts __Socks/extra socks __Hat __Bandana __Sweatshirt/jacket __Underwear __Sleep clothes __Rain gear __Swim suit/towel __Laundry bag Personal __Shower shoes/flip flops __Towels/washcloth __Soap in plastic case/shampoo __Tooth brush/tooth paste __Deodorant __Comb/brush __Razor __Feminine products __Toilet paper __Shower bag or 5 gallon bucket __Camping shower/shower pump __Other personal items __Personal medications – take extra Miscellaneous __Sunscreen/chapstick __Lantern with fuel/mantles __Extra batteries/bulbs __Compass/GPS __Bug repellant/candles __Whistle __Water filters/purification/treatment __Camera/battery/film/video (see photo jigsaw puzzles) __Books/magazines (a Kindle would be better) __Candles __Maps/directions __Misc. tools __Backpack/fanny pack __Fishing gear/license/bait __Radio __Musical instruments/song books __Camp chairs __Sunglasses __Hammock __First aid kit __Tissues __Saw/axe __Park map/guidebooks/trail maps __Lantern pole or hanger __Collapsible drying rack __Popcorn __Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores) __Flashlight/batteries __Pocket knife __Plastic grocery bags __Binoculars __Rope/clothes line __Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot __Bungi cords/straps __Cards/games/toys/golf __Duct tape/electrical tape __Notepad/pen __Reservations info./confirmation __Cell phone/charger & 2-way radios/walkie talkies __Small shovel __Safety pins __Money/ID/credit card/quarters __Bikes/helmets __Travel alarm clock __Work gloves __Umbrella __Hand wipes __Drinks/snacks __Small sewing kit __Fire extinguisher __Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee __Scissors __Watch Basic First Aid Kit __Personal medications __Roll bandages __Adhesive tape __Antiseptic wipes __Sterile gauze pads __Cotton swabs __Tweezers __Safety pins __Scissors __Bee sting kit __Sinus medications __Tissues __Bug repellant __Sunscreen __Notepad/pen __Sterile compresses __Splinting materials __Personal information/contact person __Feminine products __Ipecac __Razor blades __Plastic bags __Small bottle of water __Blanket __Other personal needs __Small mirror __Triangular bandages __Misc. Band Aides/bandages __Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaides) __Antibiotic cream __Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Tylenol/Naproxin __Hydrogen Peroxide __Ace bandages __Sunburn lotion __Burn ointment __Snake bit kit __Eye drops __Poison ivy cream/cleansers __Heat/cold packs __Small flashlight __Latex gloves __Antibacterial soap __Thermometer __Coins for emergency phone calls __Antibiotic soap __Butterfly bandages __Twine __Mole skin for blisters __Road flares __First aid manual __Nail clippers ================================================== ======= Camping From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see Camping (disambiguation). Camping in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh, India Camping is an elective outdoor recreational activity. Generally held, participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment. To be regarded as "camping" a minimum of one night is spent outdoors, distinguishing it from day-tripping, picnicking, and other similarly short-term recreational activities. Camping can be enjoyed through all four seasons. Camping may involve sheltering in the open air, a tent, caravan, motorhome, or primitive structure. Luxury may be an element, as in early 20th century African safaris, but including accommodations in fully equipped fixed structures such as high-end sporting camps under the banner of "camping" blurs the line. Camping as a recreational activity became popular among elites in the early 20th century. With time, it grew more democratic, and varied. Modern participants frequent publicly owned natural resources such as national and state parks, wilderness areas, and commercial campgrounds. Camping is a key part of many youth organizations around the world, such as Scouting, which use it to teach both self-reliance and teamwork. Contents [hide] 1 Definition 2 History 3 Forms o 3.1 Adventure camping o 3.2 Dry camping o 3.3 Backpacking o 3.4 Canoe Camping o 3.5 Bicycle Camping o 3.6 Car, Off-Road, and RV o 3.7 Glamping o 3.8 Reenactment camping o 3.9 Social camping o 3.10 Survivalist camping o 3.11 Urban camping o 3.12 Winter camping o 3.13 Workcamping 4 Camping equipment o 4.1 List of common equipment 5 Campgrounds and commercial campsites 6 By Country o 6.1 United States o 6.2 United Kingdom 7 See also 8 References 9 External links Definition[edit] Camping in Ontario, circa 1907 Camping describes a range of activities and approaches to outdoor accommodation. Survivalist campers set off with as little as possible to get by, whereas recreational vehicle travelers arrive equipped with their own electricity, heat, and patio furniture. Camping may be combined with hiking, as in backpacking, and is often enjoyed in conjunction with other outdoor activities such as canoeing, climbing, fishing, and hunting. There is no universally held definition of what is and what is not camping. Fundamentally, it reflects a combination of intent and the nature of activities involved. A children's summer camp with dining hall meals and bunkhouse accommodations may have "camp" in its name but fails to reflect the spirit and form of "camping" as it is broadly understood. Similarly, a homeless person's lifestyle may involve many common camping activities, such as sleeping out and preparing meals over a fire, but fails to reflect the elective nature and pursuit of spirit rejuvenation that are integral aspect of camping. Likewise, cultures with itinerant lifestyles or lack of permanent dwellings cannot be said to be "camping", it is just their way of life. History[edit] The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United Kingdom and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please improve this article and discuss the issue on the talk page. (October 2013) Thomas Hiram Holding outside his camping tent. The history of recreational camping is often traced back to Thomas Hiram Holding, a British travelling tailor, but it was actually first popularised in the UK on the river Thames. By the 1880s large numbers of visitors took part in the pastime, which was connected to the late Victorian craze for pleasure boating. The early camping equipment was very heavy, so it was convenient to transport it by boat or to use craft that converted into tents.[1] Although Thomas Hiram Holding is often seen as the father of modern camping in the UK, he was responsible for popularising a different type of camping in the early twentieth century. He experienced the activity in the wild from his youth, when he had spent much time with his parents traveling across the American prairies. Later he embarked on a cycling and camping tour with some friends across Ireland.[2] His book on his Ireland experience, Cycle and Camp in Connemara led to the formation of the first camping group in 1901, the Association of Cycle Campers, later to become the Camping and Caravanning Club.[3] He wrote The Campers Handbook in 1908, so that he could share his enthusiasm for the great outdoors with the world.[4] Possibly the first commercial camping ground in the world was Cunningham’s camp, near Douglas, Isle of Man, which opened in 1894. In 1906 the Association of Cycle Campers opened its first own camping site, in Weybridge.[5] By that time the organization had several hundred members. In 1910 the Association was merged into the National Camping Club. Although WW1 was responsible for a certain hiatus in camping activity, the association received a new lease of life after the war when Sir Robert Baden-Powell (founder of the Boy Scouts movement) became its president. The International Federation of Camping Clubs (Federation Internationale de Camping et de Caravanning) was founded in 1932 with national clubs from all over the world affiliating with it. By the 1960s camping had become an established family holiday standard and today camp sites are ubiqitous across Europe and North America.[6] Forms[edit] Adventure camping[edit] Adventure camping is a form of camping by people who race (possibly adventure racing or mountain biking) during the day, and camp in a minimalist way at night. They might use the basic items of camping equipment such