Troop GA-0456 - Guiding generations of courageous young men since 2015
Troop GA-0456 - Guiding generations of courageous young men since 2015
This page is a collection of information about camping such as packing lists, equipment ideas, resources, videos, and more. The first part is in a FAQ format. Scroll on down for Trail Hacks with the Wild Brothers.
The goal of this page is to provide information about camping. This section is in a FAQ format.
Shelter, Clothing, Food - these are the essentials. With all three, think in layers. For example with clothing, start with a wicking under-layer, add an insulating layer, top with a shell / protection layer blocking out the wind and rain elements. Everything beyond this is comfort. For a backpacking trip - stick with essentials. For a car camping trip, enjoy some more comforts.
Some can be found at the bottom of this webpage. Many online retailers such as REI and Bass Pro Shops offer some basic checklists. You do not need everything on the checklist depending on the mission and the weather, but these can be great resources for remembering what you may need on any particular trip. Click here to read an article REI sent out 4/26/23 called the "Top Ten Essentials".
Trail Life USA has established a partnership with www.hikerdirect.com as one possible resource.
This will depend on the mission. When backpacking, weight is a huge consideration. For car camping, a big "instant" tent with pre-connected poles can provide much more room - including height to stand up. Tents are sized such as 1-person, 2-person, 6-person, etc. 6-person means six people could physically fit in sleeping bags while laying right next to each other. It does not mean six people will have room for them and their gear.
A tent with a lot of mesh and a high rain fly will provide more ventilation for warmer nights. One with a rain fly that goes to the ground will allow less wind inside.
A tarp or "footprint" will help protect the bottom of the tent from items on the ground making it last longer. Make certain that the tarp does not extend beyond the tent as it will catch rainwater and funnel it right under the tent testing the weather resistance of your tent bottom.
This also will depend on the mission. Start with a sleeping bag and consider a low cost sleeping bag liner or a simple bed sheet for when it is too warm to close the sleeping bag but cool enough to want something on top. A blanket or quilt can be folded up at your feet and then pulled up in the middle of the night as the temperature drops and the humidity rises. Remember our homes stay constant through the night. Outside it will constantly change through the night. Once again we can think in layers. Oh, don't forget a pillow. In a pinch a rolled up sweatshirt will do but not ideal. A stocking cap will keep your head warm through the night. Put on dry socks at bedtime as the ones worn during the day are moisture laden and will cool your feet.
Comfort and Insulation are the key factors here. A simple air mattress will provide some cushion. However it will not provide insulation and you will be cold all night - a bad night! If you have an air mattress, bring a wool blanket or similar as a layer on top of the air mattress and under your sleeping bag. Remember your weight is compressing all of the loft on the underside of your sleeping bag and as such it provides very little insulation. The ground is colder than your body and much bigger. It will win in the battle of different temperatures lowering your body temperature to try and match the ground temperature. If you are car camping, a tall, self-inflating mattress is sweet. If backpacking, choose an air mattress with an insulating value.
A package of baby wipes is useful for a sponge bath before going to bed or putting on your clothes in the morning. A pee bottle can be preferred to a trip outside to find a tree at 3 am. Warning: Do not drink the warm lemonade your friend offers for breakfast. 2-3 pieces of the puzzle piece rubber mat from the kids playroom or the workout room can make the ground more knee friendly. A battery powered fan helps on warm nights. An electric or propane heater can be good on a cool night or in the morning - when used with caution and wisdom. Chemical hand warmers can also be used inside your sleeping bag.
Some will take the clothes they plan to wear in the morning and put them in the bottom of the sleeping bag - either all night or for a few minutes in the morning to bring them up to body temperature. Once again, layers are your friend when it comes to clothing. It is usually cool and damp early in the morning. Then you can easily shed layers as you get moving around and the sun rises higher in the sky.
This varies widely. Some will bring dehydrated meals, boil water, and choke them down. Okay, some actually taste pretty good. Some will cook up a gourmet steak dinner. Think about what your family likes and would be easy. Camping is usually the time to stick with tried and true family favorites. Of course roasting hotdogs on a stick over the fire is about as simple as it gets for dinner.
A headlamp works best. Ideally get one that can angle downward to keep it from shining in everyone's eyes. One with a red light and is dimmable is a bonus. Find it and put it in your pocket before the sun goes down.
YES! (and toothpaste)
Morgan, Hudson, Kian, and Asher Wild grew up as missionaries to the Wano tribe in the jungles of Indonesia. There in the bush, the family learned from locals, made their own slingshots, hunted with a bow and arrow, met needs, built their own homes, and lived among tribal people. Every other Wednesday, the Wild Brothers share a Trail Hack on YouTube, at and in Trail Life University.
Two links -
Wild Brothers Introduction - https://youtu.be/eXfSIJYJUhM?list=PLZvPBkAEXygwzg1bw7Fat-Rn05qUoiqa4
Trail Hacks Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO18Ilma5c0&list=PLZvPBkAEXygwzg1bw7Fat-Rn05qUoiqa4&pp=iAQB
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