There are many forms of camping, from hot weather to extreme cold.  Some folks camp alone, others with a huge family.  Only you know what you need for your type of camping, but we have created a guideline of types of clothing you may wish to consider bringing on your next trip.  

When you are camping, consider packing your clothing in ziplock bags, one for each day.  Store these in a Tupperware type container for extra protection from the rain and dew.  When camping with children, you can never bring too many extra items of clothing!  And of course, ANYTHING camo is cool! 

• Bandana

• Bathing Suit – preferably 2.

• Extra underwear.

• Flip flops for the beach, lake and camp shower.

• Hat for sun protection.

• Hiking boots – Spray with water repellant solution.

• Loose fitting long pajamas for cold nights.

• Multi-pocket vest.

• Rain boots.

• Rain poncho – always assume it will rain.

• Shorts and long pants.

• Socks up to the knee to fight ticks and poison ivy.

• Sweat pants.

• Sweat shirts with hoods for cold nights.

• Tank tops, t-shirts and long sleeve shirts.

• Tennis shoes - two pairs.

• Both gloves and mittens.  Gloves for working around camp, mittens to keep your fingers warmer.

• Coat made for cold weather, water proof, big enough to fit over your extra clothing without being tight, with hood to protect neck from cold and snow.

• Duck tape to hold pants in boots.

• Extra clothing so you can change often, especially in wet weather.

• Knit hat and ski mask.

• Long Underwear - Gore-tex, wool or polypropylene.  Never jeans or cotton.

• Loose clothing for layering.  Gore-tex, wool and polypropylene.  Never jeans or cotton.

• Rubber over-boots.

• Scarf

• Thinner wicking socks, then wool socks for layering.

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