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Required Items ____ Fire Extinguisher Semi-permanent campsites that use any propane, kerosene, or other combustible fuels ARE REQUIRED to bring a working fire extinguisher and have it on-hand, within easy reach of any stove, lantern, heater, etc. that is in use. Others are encouraged to bring a fire extinguisher. Housing ____ Tent ____ Tent stakes ____ Sleeping bag ____ Sleeping pad or air matress ____ Pillow Tarps (We suggest medium to small tarps with steel eyelets, the larger tarps may be hard to manage) ____ Ground cover (for under tent) (1) ____ Cover tent (in case of rain, tents are not always waterproof) (2) ____ Over cooking area (1-2) ____ Over sitting area (1-2) - optional ____ Surround for private shower area (1-2) - optional ____ Bamboo stakes, 8' to 10' long (prop up center of tarp if necessary) - optional ____ Bunge cords (bring a lot) ____ Nylon Rope - avoid cotton, moisture will cause it to deteriorate. Living area ____ Eating table - optional ____ Chairs ____ Lanterns (propane or battery) ____ Flashlights ____ Batteries ____ Bug repellent (Deep Woods Off Skintastic works well) ____ Citronella candles Cooking Supplies* ____ Cooking table - optional ____ Cooking utensils ____ Pots/pans ____ Skillet ____ Forks/knives/spoons ____ Cups/glasses (plastic or paper only - NOT glass) ____ Fresh drinking water ____ Ice chest/cooler ____ Propane Stove ____ Propane Fuel canisters ____ Air-tight containers for food ____ Lighters/matches ____ Container for washing dishes ____ Garbage bags ____ Dish towels ____ Dish soap (biodegradable) Miscellaneous ____ Shower bag (solar) ____ Clothes pins (to hang-dry towels) ____ Bathing/beach towels ____ Small tool kit ____ Hatchet or cutting tool ____ First Aid kit