Pack Less! TIPS FOR CONVENIENT CAMPING
Without much to do these days, taking to the great outdoors is the perfect way to enjoy the weekend. Maybe you are not a regular camper but just want to unwind in nature for a night. Here is an easy 20-item packing list for those wanting to take a quick getaway with only the necessities, and (bonus!) a few ideas for easy foods for you to cook over the fire.
Essential Packing List
Large backpack
11 Aluminum foil 12 Matches hammock if you Lighter Fluid trust the weather and 13
1 2 Tent or covered
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3 Waterproofing spray 14 Medicine Kit (I’m telling you this works wonders!) 15 Flashlight 4 Sleeping bag 16 Extra batteries or portable charger Garbage bag 5 17 Water, WATER, 6 Towel WATER (cannot 7 Extra pair of clothes stress this enough) 8 Bug spray 18 Granola Bars (ALWAYS) 19 Portable fan 9 Sunscreen (you will not regret it) Foldable iron grill 10 top and spatula (to 20 Cooler (if packing easily put over the fire and scrape off food remnants)
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Hannah Reuter Hannah graduated from WMU in 2015 with a degree in Economics and currently resides in Portage. In her free time she enjoys strumming the guitar and painting. She is the author of two YA books under the pseudonym, H.B. Catherine. You can find information on her books and writing at hbcatherinewriting.com.
Easy Campfire Foods • • • • •
Hot dogs/brats Hamburgers Potatoes Canned beans Corn on the cob
• Peppers & onions • Popcorn • Apple slices • Softshell tortillas (fill it with anything!)
Camping doesn’t have to be hard if you don’t mind leaving behind your household accessories. You’d be surprised what you can go a night without. Get out there and appreciate the beauty of Michigan.
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