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Old 05-26-2002, 09:26 PM   #5
The Hunter of Jahanna
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Join Date: September 25, 2001
Location: NY , NY
Age: 64
Posts: 960
a tent should be first on the list. preferably one of the fiberglass and aluminum framed colapsable ones,but if you are short on cash an old army surplus canvas one will do. When you buy your tent always get it bigger than you think you will need. The average tentmaker makeing a 2 man tent must base his measurements on an oompa loompa. next is a butane camp stove and some fuel.Most camping stoves will foldup to the size of a large wallet for transport. NOTE* NEVER put a burning stove in a tent for heat,light or any other reason!!! Toxic fumes could kill you. You will also need an ax and collapsable camp saw. The saw is for cutting fire wood,the ax is for everything else from hammering to makeing tent stakes. A water purification kit of some kind should be on your list even if you are bringing allong some water. Also bring A LOT more water than you think you will need, at the very least 10 to 15 gallons. Since you are planning to go in July you should also bring BUG SPRAY!! Nothing will make a wee nipper more irritable than bug bites. Also consider bringing allong a yard fogger. That is a can of SUPER bug spray that you can use on your tent,gear and the surrounding area to first kill every bug within 30 feet and then reppell any new arrivals. It sounds a little extreme,but it will greatly increase your comfort. Lastly bring a cell phone for emergencys and a good first aid kit that is stocked with burn cream,neosporin , bandaids, duct tape(works better than stitches),large splints(just incase you break your leg),gauze pads,disinfectant ,and some sterile sailine.
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