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Maine offers
a variety of camping options and experiences that will make your
visit to Maine an enjoyable one. It is very important to be prepared
when you visit the Maine Woods for an overnight or a week.
Maines favorite
saying "If you don't like the weather wait a minute"
can either make your camping trip in Maine an enjoyable one or
one you would rather forget.
Be prepared
for your camping trip to Maine by bringing the following. Of course,
wilderness camping may require different equipment than "tailgate
camping" at one of Maine's family campgrounds.
- Sleeping
bag - Be sure to bring a sleeping bag which is "Holofill"
because it will dry faster when wet and retain heat if it gets
wet.
- Tent with
"no-see-um" netting with a rain fly (tarp)
and tent stakes (make sure you have all the parts before leaving
home. Having extras is a plus.)
- A ground
cloth to protect you and your tent from the ground
- A tarp
to set up to cover your cooking and eating area. The tarp is
handy to set up if you are caught in the rain.
- Sleeping
pads
- Some waterproof
containers to keep your essentials dry like matches, film, camera's,
food, medication, or a wallet. A suggestion though if you are
on medication - be sure to split it up so that it is in two
safe places.
- A flashlight
or two
- Extra batteries
for the flashlight
- The appropriate
pot or pan depending on what your cooking
- Cooking
and eating utensils
- A large
jug for drinking water - most campgrounds have water sources.
Wilderness camping or camping on hiking trails may vary - please
check ahead.
- Biodegradable soap
and scrubbies to clean your dishes
- Towels to dry your
dishes with
- Some type
of cook stove - don't expect to have a fire all the time. Also
a stove is easier to use when it is pouring down rain.
- A cooler
for any items that need to be kept cool
- Extra rope
- Extra Trash
Bags
- Tent Repair
Kit (usually comes with new tents)
- A deck
of playing cards or a good book
- A camera
with lots of film.
Everyone has
a different camping style and this list should change if you are
RV Camping, Tailgate Camping, or Wilderness Camping.
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