Camping Tips for Camp Casey: Post your Activist Survival Campout Tips Here

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Of course I don't know exactly what they have or lack down there, but I've learned it's best to be prepared for anything.

If you lack a Solar Shower, set some plastic water jugs in the sunlight for a couple of hours, then pour them over yourself one at a time, while you soap and rinse.

For a cheap simple windproof candle lantern, pour a little hot wax into the bottom of a Mason Jar, then quickly stick a candle into the still hot wax. These work great for not having your candle blown out at a candlelight event.

Always take extra water, lots of it.

I came up with those myself, though I'm sure others have thought of them.

There are some more good rough camping ideas to be found here.

http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow.html

Here's one list of things to bring to a Gathering from this site.

Some of these things might be useful at other sorts of gatherings.

Personal Things To Bring
If it's not on this list, consider leaving it at (babylonian) home. If in doubt, leave it out.
If you bring it in, you have to bring it out (or give it away).

(The following list concerns travelling a long way to a gathering. Much of it is overkill for a weekend trip. Items in each section are listed in approximate order of priority. Items deemed essential are marked with "*". It's all just the opinions of a few persons, in any case.)


Shelter
tent*, backpack* with extra straps, sleeping bag*, pad/matress (for sleeping on), sheet/blanket, tarp, bunji cords, hammock
Clothing
hat*, portable jacket* with hood, good broken-in walking shoes/boots*, long pants/skirt*, bandana, socks and underwear, shorts, sweater, long and short sleeved shirts, raingear, a second pair of shoes/footware for swimming, towel, travelling back clothes (You need less clothing than in babylon. Bring clothes that protect against sun, insects, cold and rain but avoid overpacking.)
Utensils
large plastic bowl* with a hole in it for a string or clip, cup* with ear, fork and spoons* with holes, water container* (wineskin), flashlight*, (Swiss army) knife, lighter/matches, plastic bags, string, extra batteries, camera (always ask before taking someone's picture), film
Information
this sheet, road and gathering maps, keys, uniquely coloured messaging paper, method for identifying vehicle from a distance (ribbons), signs/flags (for marking campsite), ID/drivers license, timepiece and tickets if needed for travel
Medical/personal
toothbrush, organic soap/shampoo/toothpaste (Dr. Bronner's), sunblock, toilet paper (one roll with coffee canister to put it in), Skin So Soft or other organic insect repellant, first aid cream/spray, bandages, moleskin, Tylenol/Aspirin, needed medications, dental floss, birth control, calamine lotion, water purifying method, calling cards
Green energy
Canadian/US currency, credit cards (You won't need any money once you get to the gathering, except for donations to the magic hat)
Love
Lots of it!
Nifties
crystal, portable musical instruments, pen, paper, starfinder, things to give/trade (Welcome Home! stickers)
Snack/Sharing Food
(delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals are served) dried fruit, peanut butter, nuts/trail mix, favoured sauces (BBQ, peanut), spices (no oregano)
Remember...at The Rainbow, shit happens. Go with it. Everything you need will come to you. Welcome Home!