I have included this page for people who wonder what it is that I carry with me on a camping trip. Here it is in all of its dusty glory. My Camping Gear List.

Accomodations:

  • 3 Person (December '02) or 7 person (August '06) Dome Tent
  • Full Size and Twin (2) Air Mattress & Rechargable Inflator
  • Sleeping bag(s)
  • Pillows.
  • Folding Chair w/foot rest. To get comfy after a long day on the Warrior.

Gear:

A few things you can't be without.

  • Personal Hydration System Backpack. Commonly referred to as a "Camel Back" because of a brand name. Mine is made by Outdoor Products and was cheaper. For when I'm out on the Warrior. Holds cell phone, GPS, camera, wallet, keys, food, water (of course) and anything else I need.
  • Leather Work Gloves.
  • Batteries. Spares for all the gadgets & lights.
  • Rubbermade Tote. To hold all of the smaller stuff.
  • Ice Chest. I have about three different ice chests that I use depending on my mood. Some are better than the others.

Cooking:

Good cooking isn't just for home. I'm not into eating sandwhiches for days on end or running to the local town to eat at a restaurant.

  • Coleman Gas Stove w/Propane Converter
  • Portable Propane BBQ (new for July '06)
  • Rectangular Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle
  • Dishes (new Coleman set, August '06)
  • Propane (20lb bulk tank and usually at least (3) 1lb bottles)
  • I used to carry an assorted spice container I picked up at Wal-Mart. Now I just carry the individual spices as I go through some more than others. Plus it was a pain to refill the other thing at times. Or the one mistake of very liberally applying the cayenne pepper to the fried potatoes, instead of the paprika. That's one mistake I only made once!

Tools:

The tools that I bring really depend on where I'm going. If I'm going to Pismo for example, I will bring the shovels and rake. The shovels of course for when you have to dig yourself or someone out who is burried axle deep in sand and the rake comes in handy for leveling the sand out before setting up the tent.

  • Long Handle Spade Shovel
  • Long Handle Square Nose Shovel
  • Steel Tine Rake
  • Hatchet
  • Leatherman PST II multitool.

Lighting:

You need to be able to shed some light of your own on the situation. From the trusty old Coleman lantern to Mag-Lites, they all have their uses.

  • Coleman dual mantel propane lantern. The old stand-by.
  • Mag-Lite (3)D & (4)D Cell. Can be used in a pinch for personal protection.
  • Mini Mag-Lite (2)AA Cell. When you need a little light.
  • Dorcy (4)AA Cell Mini-lantern. Picked up cheap at Wal-Mart. Added a spring loaded clip to hang from a loop in the tent for light.
  • Coleman magnetic tent light. Has a steel back that traps the tent fabric and holds to the tent. (4)AA powered.

Electronic Gizmos and Gadgets:

What geek wouldn't be at home without some gadgets.

  • Cellular Phone. Currently: PalmOne Treo 650 on Cingular Wireless. Works everywhere I ride except for Miami Motorcycle Trails above Oakhurst (will work if I ride to the south overlooking town). Ditto at Hollister.
  • Garmen eTrex Vista GPS. Small, handheld. I mainly use to mark spots I may want to get back to. "Where was that awesome bowl at again?" "Where can I get a cell signal at around here?"
  • Cannon PowerShot A70 DigiCam. Nice little point and shoot digital camera for those moments. 256MB Card.
  • Coleman AM/FM/Fan/Light thing. Has an AM/FM radio, florescent area light, incandescent flashlight, fan and strobing siren. Rechargable.