# I'm going camping! Share your cool gear, tips, etc... **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 4, 2012, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224 "2012-07-04T16:20:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224/21 "2012-07-06T19:28:32Z")
Pullin, that is an excellent wash bucket idea. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224/22 "2012-07-06T22:17:26Z")
As is your headlight idea. We’re adopting that one! I saw some little hat brim l.e.d. lights in the store recently and I’m going to pick up a few. Your welcome (and thanks to you). ---
**Author:** ![Ibanez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a4c791/32.png) [@Ibanez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibanez)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224/23 "2012-07-06T22:42:31Z")
Have fun !!! I’m heading off to Algonquin Park for a five day canoe trip in a couple of weeks. If I get brave I’ll upload my trip on youtube. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Know\_Nothing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f04885/32.png) [@I\_Know\_Nothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Know_Nothing)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224/24 "2012-07-06T22:49:52Z")
[BEAR! spray](http://www.rei.com/product/623173/counter-assault-bear-deterrent-spray-81-oz) ---
**Author:** ![campp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@campp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/campp)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224/25 "2012-07-06T23:34:57Z")
Clear bags / bags you can see through. Just carry toilet paper with you daily in your coat/pocket/whatever so you don’t have to dig it out. Give thought to something to sit on / chair / foam for nights. ---
**Author:** ![PunditLisa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4af34b/32.png) [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2012, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224/26 "2012-07-07T02:21:14Z")
I always bring heavy duty aluminum foil with me when I camp. Meal pockets are a light, convenient way to cook meals on the trail or when pans are not available. Just cut a square of aluminum foil, place fish, veggies, and a shake of seasoning onto one end, then fold over the foil until you have a sealed bag. Place it near hot coals and let the heat of the fire steam the meat and veggies. I also bring a few starter logs for building fires, especially when it’s wet out. ---
**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2012, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224/27 "2012-07-07T03:11:17Z")
A flint, with the blade/striker contained and some cotton balls rubbed with a little Vaseline in a ziplock. You can start a fire with this, even if you fall in a lake. Keep in in a pocket on you. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2012, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224/28 "2012-07-07T03:25:13Z")
> [@Poysyn](#): > > A flint, with the blade/striker contained and some cotton balls rubbed with a little Vaseline in a ziplock. > > You can start a fire with this, even if you fall in a lake. Keep in in a pocket on you. Yep. Always always always in your pockets have : 1. signaling (little LED light, whistle, mirror 2. Fire 3. Knife 4. some sort of emergency blanket. You don;t need a fishing kit or any of those other gimmicks. Signaling, fire (which aslo works for signaling, a knife, a little shelter. Here are a few good minikits: > **[Amazon.com: S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer Origin, Multi-Function Ultimate...](https://www.amazon.com/L-Survive-Outdoors-Longer-Multi-Function/dp/B004R1J482)** > > Amazon.com: S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer Origin, Multi-Function Ultimate Survival Tool, Waterproof & Lightweight Case, Compact Outdoor Emergency Gear Kit, Buck Tilton Lifesaving Tips & Techniques, 6.25oz : Sports & Outdoors > **[Amazon.com : S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer S.O.L. Waterproof Bag Scout Survival...](https://www.amazon.com/S-Survive-Outdoors-Longer-Survival/dp/B004M7U1JW)** > > Amazon.com : S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer S.O.L. Waterproof Bag Scout Survival Kit : Camping First Aid Kits : Sports & Outdoors [http://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Pocket-Survival/dp/B003AVQEGA/ref=sr\_1\_34?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1341631136&sr=1-34](http://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Pocket-Survival/dp/B003AVQEGA/ref=sr_1_34?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1341631136&sr=1-34) > **[Amazon.com: Adventure Medical Pocket Survival Pak : Health & Household](https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Pocket-Survival/dp/B0048BWZWI)** > > Pocket Survival Pak A pocket survival kit that really could save your life! The Pocket Survival Pak? contains a collection of survival tools for when you find yourself abandoned, stranded, or lost in the outdoors. Keep it in your pocket, or on your... Sleeping bag- the big question: is there any chance of rain? Ifso, you want either synthetic or a water proof coating or bivy. Big Agnes makes some great ones for the dudettes, what’s nice is that the pad is part of the combo. try eBay for used packs, bags, etc. Also get some little packs of those wet wipes you can also wipe your ass with. One must have for the 1st aid kit is Quikclot. ---
**Author:** ![Walmarticus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Walmarticus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walmarticus)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224/29 "2012-07-08T18:02:25Z")
> [@Kkrose](#): > > Can you go into a little more detail on this one? I am intrigued… yeah dude. It’s wicked simple. I’ve made several of [these](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2p9bnOGmSk&feature=related). I don’t even bother with fiberglass and use hardware cloth for the pot stand. My pot is just a Foster’s can that I opened with a can opener instead of popping the top. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-camping-share-your-cool-gear-tips-etc/627224.md?page=1)