I am going camping with two children and myself what types of food and neccessities will I need as I want tp?
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I'm going to answer this in point form for you.\n\nFood:\n1)Trail Mix - peanuts, raisins/cranberries, smarties, almonds, caramel popcorn...and anything else you think is good. Make up a couple bags of it. It's great for snacks and energy.\n2)I like to bring hard-boiled eggs, and pre-cooked bacon for breakfast.\n3)Pepperettes and Cheese, lunch\n4)Fruit-to-Go's. They taste great and are good for you.\n5)Crystal Light - Turns water into yummy juice\n6)Sidekicks - Easy to cook in pot on fire (get ones that only need water and butter - milk isn't for camping)\n7)Beef Jerky\n8)Meal replacement bars\n8)Catch a Fish and fillet it.\n9)Frozen meat, ie. steak, pork chops, sausages, will only stay good for one or two nights max. Keep them in a soft cooler and out of the sun. You can cook these up on a grill over the fire. Bring Mrs Dash - Good if you catch a fish too.\nIf you are on a campsite, and won't need to carry everything, it'll be easier. If you're planning on a hike, you might want to follow some of my listed foods above.\n\nGear:\n1)Tent with Fly. Tarp if rain is forcasted, for inside of tent, line it with tarp, corners up toward ceiling.\n2)Thermarests and sleeping bags. Try to get the lightest stuff possible. Keep them DRY.\n3)Small cookstove - a saviour in the rain, or for quick cook-ups. I prefer the ones that use naptha/camp fuel, to propane. Lasts longer and uses less room in my pack.\n4)Water Purifier - So much better to pump your own water than to carry around gallons of it.  Nalgene containers are the best for all your liquid stuff. Some people break their eggs in advance, put them in a nalgene, and then pour them out into the frying pan.\n5)Headlamp - a hands free headlamp is a must for camping! I can't live without mine.\n6)First Aid Kit. Be prepared. Bad things do happen. A huge tree fell a few feet from my tent last year. I was lucky!\n7)A whitle. A loud one. Scares away animals and attracts people if you need help.\n8)A Knife. I couldn't go camping without my lockblade. Also bring thin rope or string. Always handy.\n9)Bug Spray!\n10)Light materialed, baggy clothing is best for summer camping. Bugs have a hard time biting through it cause they're baggy, they dry out fast if they get wet, and they're cool. The zip on/off short/pant deals work best. Light coloured clothing attracts less bugs. Comfy socks and shoes are important too.\n11)Fishing pole and lures. What's camping without fishing?\n\nI could probably go on, but you're probably wondering when I'm going to shut up, lol. Hope this helps!\n\nHappy Trails!
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These are the typical precautions you should take before heading out on an outdoor excursion:\n\n1.Know where you are going and get a map of the area\n2.Know the weather and be prepared for it\n3.Make a trip plan and leave a copy of it with someone who can be trusted\n4.Bring the ten essentials plus any overnight/multiday gear you may need\n\nTen Essentials:\n1. Map/Compass\n2. Flashlight / Headlamp (with spare batteries/bulb)\n3. Extra Water \n4. Extra Clothes (Rain Gear)\n5. Extra Food \n6. First-Aid Kit\n7. Pocket Knife or Multi Purpose Tool\n8. Waterproof Matches/Fire starter\n9. Sunglasses/Sunscreen\n10. Whistle/signal mirror\n\nMulti-day/Overnight Gear\n1.Shelter (Tent, Tarp or other)\n2.Sleeping Bag (appropriate temp rating)\n3.Backpack\n4.Stove and Fuel\n\nThis is a basic list, you may need other things like bug spray, winter travel gear, or other equipment depending on where and when you are traveling.  It is always better to travel with a group of 4 or more people so that if one person becomes injured someone can stay with them while allowing at least two people to go for help.
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the basics make quite a list and i'm not going to be able to cover it in detail but here goes. a tent with stakes and lines as needed. set it up before you go to be sure you understand how to and that you have everything you need. bedding- either sleeping bags or blankets to  and ground pads or air mattresses. make sure you have enough to sleep warm, shivering makes for a long night and it might be a lot colder where you are going. clothing- what ever is needed for the season plus rain gear and jacket. take easily washable stuff that is comfortable and wears well. a change of clothes for every other day works well. footwear- good solid boots if you're going to be hiking otherwise any good shoe or sneaker. extra socks. cook gear- stove or campfire grate with a frypan, large and small covered pots, coffee pot, plates and silverwere. cleaning supplies - if you're cooking over a fire include either sos pads or other scrubbing pads. camp tools- hatchet or small axe, camp saw, small shovel, rope or parachute cord, duct tape, first aid kit, a 10x12 tarp, flashlights and lantern, matches, firestarters. food- things that require as little refregeration as possible and that are simple to store, prepare, and clean up after. a small broom or brush to keep the tent cleaned out. if you are planning a major vacation spend a night out in the yard or at a nearby campground as a trail run. don't be afraid to ask for help. all campers start out not knowing what they were doing and are glad to help  a new camper get started. have fun ad relax when something goes wrong, and it will. you'll laugh about it later.
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Nurse.  Drink a lot of water, don't eat at night.  Naturely low fat food, walk a lot every day, lots of vegetables, fruits, stay away from sugar  Play with the kids a LOT!!!  :)  arum
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it really depends on which country you are going to as to what you should take.  but here's a simple list of things u should always have:\n\nmeds\nsmall 1st aid kit\ntoiletries\npower converter & plug adaptors\nphrase book\nunderwear\nhoodie\njeans\nwindbreaker\ntops\nshower shoes\nsweats\nflashlight(i was happy i took one b/c one night my power went out)\n\numm, i know there's a lot more but hard to think of everything off of the top of my head.
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There are entire books devoted to tips for hiking/ backpacking (Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is a favorite) so I will just focus an the 3 items you listed, food, shoes and dangers.  \n      \nFor food you don't want anything heavy (canned, ect.) or anything that takes to much fuel/time to cook.  Ramen and Lipton dinners are popular "boil and serve" options that dont cost much.  $0.10 for the ramen and less than a buck for the Lipton dinners.  You can try the link below if you want to spent a little more and buy prepackaged dehydrated meals.  Most are pricey but supprisingly good.  You want to make sure you filter and/or boil all of your water you drink AND use for cooking.  As far as eating things in the wilderness I dont recomend it.  That falls into the "If you have to ask you shouldn't put it into your mouth" catagory.  You can be a long way from a hospital in the woods.\n     \nThe terrain you  are covering and the amount your pack weigh are the 2 biggest things to consider when choosing footware.  The more your carying the more support your feet need.  Also if your hiking off trail in the wilderness you need more ankle support.  If you plan on hiking a well established trail, like the Appalachian Trail, you should be able to wear a light hiking boot made of canvas or leather and canvas.  Boots with Gore-tex have pluses and minuses.  On the plus side they are water proof but that means they dont breath as well.  Save your money if your hiking in a place that water doesn't matter.  For example, If your only crossing 1 to 2 streams a day your feet will be dryer over all by breathing without Gore-tex than if your feet were sweating all day.  Get fitted by a pro at a hiking shop and make sure to break them in before you go.  Make sure you have god socks too.  Cotton white athletic socks dont cut it.  If you are prone to blisters use a spray antiperspireant or ankle length nylons to help prevent them.  If you feel a "hot spot" on your foot while your hiking stop right away and fix it with mole skin or duct tape.  I also like to take flip flops or crocs as "camp shoes" to give my feet a break from my boots at night.\n     \nDanger depends on where you are hiking.  Wild animals want your food, not you, so you can reduce your unwanted interactions with them by not cooking by your tent, by hanging your food away from where your sleeping and by properly disposing of your scraps.  Another danger is lightining.  Stay away from ridge tops and tall trees during storms.  Speaking of tall trees you need to check for dead ones or even dead branches before you make camp.  If they come down in the night you might wake up dead.\n     \nIf you are backpacking you really want to go as light weight as you safely can.  You will be able to see more with less effort and pain.  I also highly recomend treking poles to help take the strain off of your knees and feet.\n     \nI swear I hike better than I spell.  The dag gum spell check is not working right now.  sorry.
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I think you just need the macaroni, cheese (which is in the package), milk, and boiling water.  There should be instructions to guide you through the process.
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I've done this for long periods of time and once for an entire winter.  First you'll need a small one-person high quality three-season tent and an expensive sleeping bag rated to about 15 degrees below zero.  Also a Therm Rest self-inflating air mattress (these sort of pads are very effective for keeping you insulated even when used on ice.  Water and carried in foods and kinda maintain a very small fire in a tuna-fish can with blocks surrounding it so that you will not be being seen by other/s.  Be sure no apt-to-fall tree/s are near you (check em very well) they can fall and kill you.  I most always rounded my tent site with thin but very strong sting so that any large animal will not walk over my tent (fear of big-foot.  If alone enjoy your solitude and use that time for learning how to think clearer.
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lol id bring an axe... string... food\n\nAnd if a plain is considered household then thats a deffinite check =P
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none  , lay me on the ground in the woods,I want to get back in the food chain as fast as posible
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turkey-jerky, canned cranberry, and a box of stove-top...along with a letter of gossip and family-guilt....(OH,and Rolaids!!)LOL!!
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spaghetti noodles and sauce.... \npeanut butter\nramen noodles\ndried beans\nbisquick baking mix\nground beef\nstuff that would last a while, is cheap, and would be easy enough to whip up something out of if I got hungry.  I've been in that situation before....  Ate a lot of macaroni
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This may give you a good start.  I revise this list depending upon time of year and weather forecast. \n------------------------------------------------\n\nBackpacking/Survival/Camping Gear Checklist\nEverything fits into a Backpack or Daypack:\n1 Bandana (use as facecloth or pot holder)\n1 Short Sleeve Shirt\n2 Long Sleeve T-shirts\n         1 Long-sleeve turtleneck\n         1 Heavy sweatshirt with hood for cool/cold evenings\n\n         1 Pair of long johns (men and women)\n         1 Pair of socks (wool)\n         1 Travel size toothbrush/toothpaste/soap/lotion\n         1 Pair of wool gloves\n1 Disposable Camera\n         1 Small notebook (pen/pencil)\n         1 Pocket-size water carrier(weight 3 oz.)\n          (Campmor.com\n         1 Large Knife\n         1 Swiss Army Knife\n http://www.campmor.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?Krypto=lCcaC5p%2B1IIiC4xM4ekRwsv8C%2FWTCcbdaju2qxQ8oZ8%3D\n\n       1 Aqua Blox Emergency Water (REI link see below)\n       1Storm & Survival Kit (REI link below) http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?storeId=8000&seq=21&query=survival+kit\n\nYou Can Survive Kit (http://www.mpioutdoors.com/can.htm)\n(This kit comes with tiny stove/fuel) - the entire kit is the size of Tuna can!!!\n\nREI Repel 100 (1oz bug spray)\nDuct Tape (enough to repair tent, sleeping bag, clothes, shoes, etc.)\nAA Mag Lite and AAA Mag Lite\nGrundig AA Shortwave/AM/FM Radio (Extra batteries)\nMake-shift personal medical kit\nSpace blanket\nWhistle\nFishing pole/rod&reel \nToilet Paper\n2 Large black garbage bags.  )They make great SLEEPING BAGS.  Good to carry when flying in an airplane.  In case of plane crash climb into the bag - it keeps you warm.  I saw this on the TV news!)  \n\nOn a camp trip I spilled water on my sleeping bag.  I crawled into my large black thick garbage- o warm and cozy!\n\nQuick cook noodles.\nTuna (in a pouch); Salmon (in a pouch)\nBrown rice in a pouch\n2 energy bars \nPre-moistened Body Cleansing Towels (8”x9”)\nSleeping bags are cumbersome, I also carry a mummy liner, lighter weight, but, not as warm.\nhttp://www.designsalt.com/cat_search_results.asp?txtsearchParamTxt=&txtsearchParamType=ALL&txtsearchParamCat=5&txtsearchParamMan=ALL&txtsearchParamVen=ALL&txtDateAddedStart=&txtDateAddedEnd=&txtPriceStart=&txtPriceEnd=&txtFromSearch=fromSearch&btnSearch.x=48&btnSearch.y=10\n\n\nThis list has not be revised for the 2006 camping season.
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A nice pair of silk long johns is a good place to start. Other little treats for yourself include down clothing, they even make pants. I have a pair of down booties for use in the sleeping bag. Other little clothing tidbits. Wear a hat at all times, even sleeping. You can also sleep with a warm water bottle. Some cautions with this: make sure you know whether the bottle leaks and Nalgene's are notoriously leaky, if you or your bag gets wet, you may be having a harder time keeping warm. If so you can contain it in a ziplock bag or a roll down velcro closure bag. If the water is too hot, you should put it in a sock or something to keep from burning your skin. My hiking buddy/co worker went to bed with a hot water nalgene between his thighs one night. He thought that was clever because a LOT of blood passes through there and warm blood travels to other parts of the body, warming them. But he woke up with blisters on his thighs...dangerously close to the family jewels. Last word about hot water bottle, if you use a collapsible canteen or bottle, make sure you fill it allllll the way up, because even then your bottle will cave in as the water cools down. At the very least you want to minimize this so you don't ruin your bottle. If the bottle cools this way, it will never hold as much as it used to.\n\nA good camping mat. The closed cell foam ones that roll up are cheap and effective and very lightweight, the next step up is the self inflating ones but they are heavier. And you can buy covers for those inflating mats that convert them into a chair.\n\nYou need to dress warm. The most effective thing in my opinion, and also more versatile, is to dress in multiple light layers. In the winter, I wear about 8 layers in the coldest weather...long john shirt, tee shirt, maybe a button down shirt, a fleece vest, as many fleece crewneck tops (the fuzzy polartec type, not sweathshirt fleece) as I can pile on, and my rain jacket. The good news is that if I can add or remove pieces at will until I am perfectly comfortable. IF you go the other route of a couple indoor layers and then one big poofy piece you need to understand the principles of loft, which includes your sleeping bag.\n\nLoft is the way insulation in a comforter, parka, or sleeping bag works. They create tiny little air pockets around you and hold YOUR OWN body heat in them. IF you have a lot of clothing between you and the insulating item, you will actually defeat the purpose of the item because you insulate the item FROM your body heat. This is why many things are true: it is better to sleep with fewer clothing items when you want to be warmer in the bag. It is also important not to compromise loft by choosing an item that doesn't fit your body and causes you to squash it from the inside out, or with a bunch of heavy layers on top of it to squash it from the outside in. If you compress your item too much, even in storage, or in your pack or its stuff sack, there are fewer air pockets formed and the item doesn't work as well.\n\nSO choose ONE dressing strategy and know how to apply it.\n\nOther important facts:\n\nAll the things discussed so far are only ways to insulate yourself. They are not generating any heat on their own. To do that, you need to DRINK plenty of water, and you need to EAT, warm foods that are high in sugars and fats are excellent, and you need to MOVE. A bedtime snack can be anything from a candy bar to a stick of butter, NO kidding! A bedtime activity could be a couple minutes jumping up and down, then one last go at the fire. AND YOU MUST DRINK WATER. \n\nEven if you can't stand cold liquids. EVEN IF you don't want to be up all night peeing. Your body needs the water to circulate the blood, and to metabolize food, both of which assist you in staying warm. Another thing you need to know about water is that both dehydration and hypothermia have the early warning sign of disorientation and confusion. The trouble is, if YOU are the one
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stew\nroast\nfry\nBBQ\ngrill\npot roast\nslow cooker
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I generally didn't camp right next to the water when my children where young.  For example a 4 year old is old enough and Mobile enough to unzip a tent and go out early in the morning and get to close to the water while your still asleep.  So if you are at a camp ground actually pick a site where the water is not directly in site and you have to walk a ways to get to it.\n\nIf you are going to be right next to the water be very, very aware at all times where the child is. It's amazingly easy to loose track for just a few minutes while getting dinner out of the cooler, or grabbing something from the Tent or RV.\n\nBeyond that what you need can greatly depend on what kind of camping and how long.  Our family does primitive/tent camping.  And we have learn, especial with young children along to pack the following (Started camping with them since first born was 3 month old, so far nothing really bad has even come close to happening.):\n\nExtra blankets, it seems you almost never can have to many of these.\n\nActually don't have to buy child expensive air mate. But a cheap swimming air mat will support a child very well and dry faster if it gets wet, like rain leaking in tent or people trialling water into tent.  Even if you don't use any kind of mate, it's good for the child because their internal thermostat is not as well developed as an adult.  So laying on the cold ground can rob them of body heat very easy.  And they can actually get hypothermia.  An air mate  or yoga or camping Mat help prevent this.\nAlso if the night temps cools make sure the child wears some form of shoe while walking about.  I have actually seen full grown adults develop hypothermia while camping because the nights cooled down so much and they where walking around long term bare foot. (Really an ambulance came and took them away.)  It's not going to happen on a quick run to the bathroom but if their up making smores (Best treat ever Chocolate, gramcracker, and toasted marshmellow) with the adults or something it could plus good shoes are always a good idea.\n\n!!!!!! extra socks!!!!! its' another thing you can't have to many of.  In fact I have at least one pair of wool socks for each person camping with us.  Wool will keep you warm even if it gets wet (thremo's socks from artifial fibers don't always).  But because people can be sinitive to wool I'd put on 1 thin sock and then the wool over that. If the nights is on the colder side it's a good idea to have the child sleep in the sock combo.  though don't over bundle the rest of the body.  You don't want them to sweat in their sleep. Generally is you can keep the Head and feet warm lighter cloths are all you need for the rest of the body in a sleeping bag.\n\nI usually go to the dollar store before any camping trip and buy little cheap coloring books, games and toys for the kid to play with.  Kites and bubble always go over well.  Kit's are especially a favorite on the beach even with adults. \n\nThink in terms of rain.  Yeah when it's nice and sunny there is plenty you can do with a child but nothing is worse then getting stuck in a tent on a rainy day with nothing for a small child to do.\n\nFinger and snack foods. Actually fresh vegs like carrots, apples and the like work better then alot of prepacked junk food.  They don't crush, or get stale or soggy and you have less trash to worry about.  My kids where often running here and there and didn't really want to sit around alot, so giving them a carrot stick they could take with them to do what ever worked well.\n\nAlso we tend to cook a good breakfast and a good dinner but made lunch light.  Actually found sliced meat and cheese worked great.  lay out meat put on cheese and rolled it up.  No plates, no silverware or other trash and quick prep time.  Didn't even bother with bread (again smashes and soggy and takes up alot of packing space.) plus the kid would only eat half of the
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Include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Check your area for farmers markets and co-ops. Buy organic as much as possible. Include chiken and fish more than beef and pork. They also can be found organic, though it's hard to find them. Eat sweets only as a rare treat, once a day is enough. Eat more whole grains. Use herbs in your cooking and you will not need as much salt. I like to use thyme, rosemary, basil, and cumin. Fresh garlic is great in almost anything.