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1. Fire Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on fire conditions, you won\u2019t always be able to have a fire, but when you can, it\u2019s helpful to be prepared. When you go camping, pack a fire kit with the things you\u2019ll need to build and start your fire. For example, a lighter, matches, firewood, and a homemade starter can help you get your fire going quickly with less chance of it going out. Bring your own bundle of firewood. Planning ahead helps to preserve the natural resources near your campsite.
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You can make a homemade starter with just three items: candle wax, lint, and a cardboard egg carton. When your candles won\u2019t light anymore but still have wax in them, boil the jar in hot water until all the wax melts. Put little balls of lint into the bottoms of an egg carton, and pour the hot wax over the lint. Once all the wax hardens, cut out the individual egg spots and use the finished product as a campfire starter.
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2. Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being outside in the sun and smoke of your campfire will make you thirsty, so be sure to bring plenty of water on your camping trip. Bottles of water will come in handy, or you can bring a jug to refill reusable bottles. Besides drinking water, you\u2019ll want a separate water jug for cooking and cleaning. You need water to wash your hands, your food before preparing it, and even to wet your toothbrush! If your camping trip requires backpacking and you don\u2019t want to carry extra water with you, bring a filter<\/a> so you can have safe drinking water from streams and lakes you find on the way. 
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3. Dishes\/Utensils<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Camping and eating the food you roast over the fire or cook in a dutch oven is much more enjoyable when you have something to eat it with. Don’t forget any roasting sticks you might need. Cutting healthy branches near campsites is one of the greatest causes of damage at campgrounds. If you plan on eating more than just hot dogs and marshmallows, you\u2019ll probably need a plate or fork to eat it with. Packing disposable dishes and utensils will give you something to eat with and on in case you\u2019re not just eating finger foods. Or, if you want to pack lighter, you can invest in reusable table sets with a rubber plate, cup\/bowl, and with plastic utensils. 
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4. Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sure, your phone might also be a flashlight, but you\u2019ll want to also have a flashlight, headlamp, or lantern ready in case your phone\u2019s battery dies or even just to save your battery for something better. Speaking of batteries, you\u2019ll also want to have some spare ones handy in case your flashlight needs some more juice and you may want to consider bringing a battery pack to recharge your phone<\/a>. If you don\u2019t want to use something battery-powered, you can use a propane lantern. Lanterns, whether battery-powered or propane, are especially helpful when you are getting ready for bed in a tent. That way when you set it down, you don\u2019t just have one bright beam pointing in a single direction, instead, it will light up the entire tent. If you’ve got kids, a $10 pack of glow sticks<\/a> can be a big hit. That glowing necklace will make it easy to keep track of the kids running around in the dark and they make great nightlights when they’re ready to crash.
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5. Cleaning & First Aid Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you aren\u2019t sure what the conditions are like where you are going to camp, it\u2019s nice to be over-prepared. Bringing soap to wash your dishes and hands with is a good idea. You can use hand sanitizer for some things, but for others, it\u2019s safer to use soap. You will also want to have some toilet paper. Remember, if you have to use the outdoors as your restroom, don\u2019t leave toilet paper lying around. Instead, follow the \u201cLeave No Trace\u201d principles, pack out what you pack in, and where bury appropriately. In your first aid kit, you\u2019ll want to have the standard bandages and antiseptic, but you\u2019ll also want to be sure to include tweezers, sunscreen, and bug spray. 
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As you go camping this summer, you might discover more things you want to add to your list. Camping can be an expensive hobby, but it doesn\u2019t need to be. Any outdoor store will try to sell you the newest and best piece of camping gear and trust me, it\u2019s tempting to buy, but you don\u2019t need the shiniest things to have fun in the outdoors. Thrift stores can be a great way to get the gear you need at a good price. Finding the things you really need will help you simplify your camping trip while still having fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Julian Bialowas<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>
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