Miami Crew

Archive for October, 2008

Every year, we have some newcomers that join our crew for the first time and always want to know what they should bring. Below is a list that we have compiled after many years of camping!

• Water – 1 gallon per person, per day (very important)
  
• Cooler with ice
• Drinks
• Food and Snacks for 3 days (Marshmallows  & Cocoa)
• Cookware – Frying Pan, Can Opener/Bottle Opener (we always have to invent this one. If you bring cans, please bring an opener)
• Plates and Utensils
• Grill top to cook on the fire
• Axe and Shovel (To bury poop, yes people there are no bathrooms out there, unless we get a porta potty again!)
  
• Stove, gas grill, BBQ grill (Don’t forget Matches or Lighter, Charcoal, Propane tank)
• Lantern
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Tent with tarp (Tarp is needed for under your tent to avoid the dew from seeping into your tent. No one wants to wake up wet!)
  
• Sleeping Bag or Air Mattress
  
• Dish Detergent – Brillo Pads are great!
• Towels
• Bathing Suits (Replace Bathing Suits w/ Jacket if it is cold)
  
• Aqua Socks or old shoes ( Sharp objects can be found in the river)
• Clothing for 4 days (bring extra in case you get wet)
  
• Garbage Bags for trash and storing (Also, you should place your bag with your clothing in a garbage bag to avoid any water getting in. It happens every year!)
  
• Label all camping gear with name in case of loss
• Sunscreen and Lip Balm (Even in cold weather you can get a pretty bad sunburn, so don’t forget to wear your sunscreen)
  
• Hat or Visor
• Sunglasses with strap
• Camera
• Fishing Pole and Bait (Need fresh water fishing license)
• First Aid Kit and Mobile Phone (if available)
• Toothpaste and Toothbrush
• Car Keys (Best to leave in our office or secure in your canoe)
• Rope or string to tie gear into canoe
• Mosquito Repellent or Coil
• Watch or Clock
• Games (Cards, Football, Frisbee, Fossil Sifter)
• Camping Chairs
• Toilet Paper and Baby Wipes (essential for clean fresh feeling! Yes people, there is no shower either, so after day 2, you start getting a little stinky)
• Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)
• Poncho (in case it rains)
• Blankets, pillows
• Any other McGyver type gadgets that might come in handy (Saw for firewood, axe, etc.)
  

Ideas for meals

• Bread
• Ham
• Cheese
• Mayo & Mustard
• Hot Dogs
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Steaks and Chicken (Make sure to put it way down in the ice to stay cold)
• Instant Mash Potatoes
• Canned Corn
• Eggs
• Bacon
• Coffee Cakes
• Muffins
• Bagels
• Milk
• Juice
• Lots of Water
• Beer
• Chips
• Snacks (Candy, chocolate, marshmallows, graham crackers, etc.)
• Sticks to roast marshmallows

If anyone thinks of anything else, please add it to the list.

Thanks!