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"Peter R." wrote:

Looking for a recommended list of items to bring to OSH if one were to go
there to camp for four days.

All this excitement in this group year after year has taken its toll on me
so I am now in the beginning planning stages to fly there next year. My
thought is that if I begin to plan now (as in begin to buy the required
camping gear and schedule the time off), I will be ready come next July.

Will you be camping by yourself or with others?

This year I went by myself. The only things I used we
- two-man tent
- down comforter, lightweight
- fleece sleeping bag
- Thermorest sleeping pad
- cooler
- small backpack
- 3-liter Camelbak hydration bladder
- 1-liter Nalgene bottle

This year I bought all my meals off the airport. I spent less than $100
on food for the five days I was there.
I camp on the North Forty and have ready access to the off-airport
sources. If you are camping south of the N40, you will have to plan your
day to shop or bring everything with you. I have learned that I have
more room in the airplane going and coming if I only pack what I need
for camping and purchase the consumables when I get to AirVenture.

Camping with the family:

Camping equipment:
- two-man tent (1)
- three-man tent (1)
- fleece sleeping bags (4)
- lightweight down comforters (4)
- propane stove w/propane tank (1)
- 5-gallon stainless steel pot w/lid (1)
- Rubbermaid 2.5 gal dishpans (2)
- 12-inch skillet (1)
- cleaning scrubbers (2)
- fluorescent lanterns (2)
- collapsable table (1)
- collabsable chairs (4)
- synthetic chamois (4)

Remember, consumables can be purchased when you get there. Paper
napkins, plates and cups, plastic knife/fork/spoons, dish soap, aluminum
foil.

I shop for dinner at the Pick N Save grocery store every afternoon. I
cook on the grill just as I do at home. Chicken breasts, salmon, fillet
mingon, frozen vegetables, rolls, mashed potatos or rice. I get ice
every evening.

Renting a bicycle from Goodwill the last two years makes getting around
much easier, but I didn't lose any weight this year as I have in the
past from all the walking.

Personal Clothing:
- broad brimmed hat
- sunglasses
- raingear (jacket/pants)
- nylon hiking pants w/zip-off legs
- polyester t-shirt
- synthetic lightweight hiking socks
- lightweight trailrunning shoes
- fleece pullover/zip up jacket
- polyester boxer briefs
- cotton sleeping shorts
- cotton tshirt
- flip-flop shower shoes

This is all you need for one week. None of the synthetic clothing will
hold water. Take it in the shower with you and wash it when you get your
shower. Wring it out, hang it to dry. If damp, put it on, your body heat
will have it dry in a short time.