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Here's a suggested list of items you might like to think about taking to a [[camping event]] like [[Pennsic]].
Here's a suggested list of items you might like to think about taking to a [[camping event]] like [[Pennsic]].


== [[Garb]] ==

== Garb ==
Pack at least one set of hot and one set of cold. Be ready when the weather does the most annoying thing you can think of.
Pack at least one set of hot and one set of cold. Be ready when the weather does the most annoying thing you can think of.
*[[Boots]] or other footwear (x 2 pairs) walking, dancing, fighting
*[[Boots]] or other footwear (x 2 pairs) walking, [[dancing]], [[fighting]]
*[[T-Tunic]]s and [[Pants]]
*[[T-Tunic]]s and [[Pants]]
*Dresses, bodices, chemises, skirt
*Dresses, [[bodice]]s, [[chemise]]s, skirt
*Fancy Garb
*Fancy Garb
*[[pouch]] to put your money and other stuff in
*[[pouch]] to put your [[money]] and other stuff in
*accesories/decorations
*accessories/decorations
*[[socks]] or [[hose]] and [[underwear]] or [[braies]]
*[[socks]] or [[hose]] and [[underwear]] or [[braies]]
*[[Belt]]
*[[Belt]]
*stuff to wear to bed (depending upon shared state of sleeping arrangements). Undertunics/dresses make great period nightgowns for both sexes. Otherwise consider pyamas/boxers unless you are close friends with your tent mate.
*stuff to wear to bed (depending upon shared state of sleeping arrangements). Undertunics/dresses make great [[period]] nightgowns for both sexes. Otherwise consider pyjamas/boxers unless you are close friends with your tent mate.
*A *warm* [[Cloak]] (it gan get real cold at night). Hint: [[Cotton]] [[cloak]]s aren't very warm.
*A *warm* [[Cloak]] (it can get real cold at night). Hint: [[Cotton]] [[cloak]]s aren't very warm.
* Mundane Clothing - a dry outfit in the car can make a world of difference if everything else gets wet
* Mundane Clothing - a dry outfit in the car can make a world of difference if everything else gets wet
*a plan for handling rain: excellent cloak, modern rain gear, hanging out in a tent all day. [[Wool]] is a wonderful thing.
*a plan for handling rain: excellent cloak, modern rain gear, hanging out in a tent all day. [[Wool]] is a wonderful thing.
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== Food ==
== Food ==
*[[Food]] or membership of a [[food fund]]
*[[Food]] or membership of a [[food fund]]
*snack food since you cannot rely on merchants being available and communal snacks never last long, if they even exist
*snack food since you cannot rely on [[merchant]]s being available and communal snacks never last long, if they even exist
*Water most other beverages do not keep you hydrated
*Water, as most other beverages do not keep you hydrated
*[[Alcohol]] and a bottle opener for wine or flip tops.
*[[Alcohol]] and a bottle opener for wine or flip tops.
*[[cordial]] if you get sick of drinking plain tank water during the day.
*[[cordial]] if you get sick of drinking plain tank water during the day.


== Dishes and utensiles ==
== Dishes and utensils ==
*[[Bowl]], trencher
*[[Bowl]], trencher
*[[Spoon]]s (2 are harder to loose than one, besides, I don't like eating sweet stuff with a spoon that's covered in vegetable gunk),
*[[Spoon]]s (2 are harder to loose than one, besides, I don't like eating sweet stuff with a spoon that's covered in vegetable gunk),
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**Pot to heat clean-up water
**Pot to heat clean-up water
**Dish soap and dishtowel
**Dish soap and dishtowel
*Basket(s) to hold/carry stuff
*[[Basket]](s) to hold/carry stuff


== Camp Gear ==
== Camp Gear ==
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*stove
*stove
*cooler
*cooler
*[[Tent]] ([[period]] or modern) incluing ropes, stakes and poles (failing this, find someone else's tent)
*[[Tent]] ([[period]] or modern) including [[rope]]s, stakes and poles (failing this, find someone else's tent)
*[[Sleeping bag]]/[[blanket]] (bring extra) (failing this, find someone else's)
*[[Sleeping bag]]/[[blanket]] (bring extra) (failing this, find someone else's)
*pillow - optional, but much more comfortable
*pillow - optional, but much more comfortable
*[[Lilo]]/sleeping mat/air mattrell/cot
*[[Lilo]]/sleeping mat/air mattress/cot
*[[Duct tape]]
*[[Duct tape]]
*[[Cable ties]] and safety pins
*[[Cable ties]] and safety pins
*[[Plastic bag]]s for garbage, dirty clothes, keeping stuff (like your new drum dry)
*[[Plastic bag]]s for garbage, dirty clothes, keeping stuff (like your new [[drum]] dry)


== Bath kit ==
== Bath kit ==
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== Entertainments ==
== Entertainments ==
*[[Armour]] and armour repair kit (straps break, rivets pull out)
*[[Armour]] and armour repair kit (straps break, rivets pull out)
*Musical instruments
*[[Musical instrument]]s
*Craft [[tool]]s and material
*Craft [[tool]]s and material
*Class materials or notebook
*Class materials or notebook
*[[Money]] to buy cool stuff from the [[merchants]]
*[[Money]] to buy cool stuff from the [[merchants]]
*craft projects - if you're not fighting, there'll be plenty of time to sew/knit/braid/weave, etc while you watch the fighting or socialise.
*craft projects - if you're not fighting, there'll be plenty of time to [[sewing|sew]]/[[knitting|knit]]/[[embroidery|braid]]/[[weaving|weave]], etc while you watch the [[fighting]] or socialise.
*A Good Supply of [[No Shit, There I Was]] stories. (Note- these are generally available onsite).
*A Good Supply of [[No Shit, There I Was]] stories. (Note- these are generally available on-site).


== Medicines ==
== [[Medicine]]s ==
*Pain killer
*Pain killer
*Allergy meds
*Allergy meds

Revision as of 11:54, 30 January 2006

Here's a suggested list of items you might like to think about taking to a camping event like Pennsic.

Garb

Pack at least one set of hot and one set of cold. Be ready when the weather does the most annoying thing you can think of.

  • Boots or other footwear (x 2 pairs) walking, dancing, fighting
  • T-Tunics and Pants
  • Dresses, bodices, chemises, skirt
  • Fancy Garb
  • pouch to put your money and other stuff in
  • accessories/decorations
  • socks or hose and underwear or braies
  • Belt
  • stuff to wear to bed (depending upon shared state of sleeping arrangements). Undertunics/dresses make great period nightgowns for both sexes. Otherwise consider pyjamas/boxers unless you are close friends with your tent mate.
  • A *warm* Cloak (it can get real cold at night). Hint: Cotton cloaks aren't very warm.
  • Mundane Clothing - a dry outfit in the car can make a world of difference if everything else gets wet
  • a plan for handling rain: excellent cloak, modern rain gear, hanging out in a tent all day. Wool is a wonderful thing.
  • A hat, hood, cap or some kind of other head covering.

Food

  • Food or membership of a food fund
  • snack food since you cannot rely on merchants being available and communal snacks never last long, if they even exist
  • Water, as most other beverages do not keep you hydrated
  • Alcohol and a bottle opener for wine or flip tops.
  • cordial if you get sick of drinking plain tank water during the day.

Dishes and utensils

Cooking

  • Pots and pans
  • Measuring cups, spatula, mixing spoons
  • Cooking fire iron ware like spits, tripods, coal shovels
  • Clean up stuff
    • Pot to heat clean-up water
    • Dish soap and dishtowel
  • Basket(s) to hold/carry stuff

Camp Gear

Bath kit

  • towel and wash cloths
  • soap
  • shampoo/conditioner
  • hair brush or comb
  • shaving razor, cream, mirror
  • toothbrush, toothpaste and floss
  • hot water plan: solar shower bag, propane heat, shower house

Entertainments

Medicines

  • Pain killer
  • Allergy meds
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal meds
  • Insect repellent