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Here you will find information on the geeknic camping trip in the northeastern US. The date is May 21st to 23rd, 2010. Keep in mind, there will be quite a few of us so if you don't have something, we can probably share.

Contents 1 Stuff to do 2 Stuff to Bring 2.1 Shelter and Bedding (essentials) 2.2 Cooking and Dining (essentials) 2.3 Clothes 2.4 Personal Hygiene 2.5 Shelter and Bedding (optionals) 2.6 Cooking and Dining (optionals) 2.7 Cleaning Items 2.8 Cooking Supplies 2.9 Miscellaneous 2.10 Computing 3 Other information 3.1 Cooking recipes and information 3.2 Local shop 4 Those attending

Stuff to do

• Trails
• Camping (duh?)
• Fishing, Boating and Canoeing (if you bring a boat)
• Picnicking, playground

Stuff to Bring

Shelter and Bedding (essentials)

• tent
• tarp
• sleeping bag
• sleeping pad
• headrest

Cooking and Dining (essentials)

• water
• food
  • Breakfast
    • Oatmeal
    • Cereal
    • dried fruits
    • tea bags
    • coffee bags
    • tang
  • Lunch
    • tuna
    • canned chicken
    • pasta salad
    • cans of soup
    • peanut butter and jelly (you can buy tubes and fill them with these for convenience)
  • Dinner
    • ground beef
    • hot dogs
    • pita bread
  • Snack
    • dried fruits
    • chex mix
    • peanuts
    • marshmallows
• cooler
• mess kit
• can opener

Clothes

• t-shirts
• shorts
• jeans/pants
• socks
• shoes/boots
• camp shoes
• hat/cap
• sweater
• rain poncho
• underwear
• swim suit
• laundry bag

Personal Hygiene

• tooth brush
• tooth paste
• wash rag(s)
• towel(s)
• soap
• comb/brush
• nail clippers
• razor
• toilet paper

Shelter and Bedding (optionals)

• book
• cot
• comforter
• throw rug
• pillow

Cooking and Dining (optionals)

• hot dog sticks
• chairs
• folding table
• table cloth
• butane lighter

Cleaning Items

• broom
• dust pan
• dish pan
• detergent
• dish rags

Cooking Supplies

• salt and pepper
• herbs and spices
• pot holders
• paper/plastic plates
• utensils
• baby powder
• wood glue
• kittens (for Toes)

Miscellaneous

• binoculars
• bird guide
• bug spray
• bungi cords
• camera
• candles
• cards, games
• cell phone
• clothes pins
• compass
• duct tape
• fishing gear
• flashlight
• frisbee
• GPS
• kites
• knife
• lantern
• matches
• pen and paper
• rope
• shower bag
• sun block
• tools
• water filters
• whistle

Computing

• Laptop or netbook
• Laser Printer
• Gigabit network switch and cables
• Portable Generators
• Sufficient fuel for 2+ days
• Wireless access point with 3g capability

Other information

Cooking recipes and information

http://camping.about.com/b/2009/06/08/favorite-campground-food.htm

http://www.packyourgear.com/campingRecipes.aspx

Local shop

Places to refill if you don't bring enough stuff. (To be continued!)

Those attending

• JonathanD, CrissiD, and 2 kids (bringing snacks, smore stuff, first aid, and extra water) Contact jonathand(at)geeknic(dot)org