Ma & Pa Family Equipment List





  •  2 family size tents: 1-6 man tent for YM & 1-6 man tent for YW.  Please make sure you know  how to set-up your tents & that you have all the necessary hardware.
  •  2 plastic tarps — 16’ x 20’ for laying under tents
  •  1 cooler/ice chest large enough to hold 15 sack lunches
  •  2 five-gallon Igloo style insulated water containers (enclosed - spigot type is preferable)
  •  1 pointed tip shovel
  •  1 hammer
  •  1 battery-powered lantern
  •  2 flashlights
  •  1 box of matches
  •  1 pocket knife
  •  50’ of 3/8” rope
  •  1 roll of duct tape
  •  1 roll of paper towel
  •  2 rolls of toilet paper
  •  5 heavy-duty garbage bags
  •  1 vial consecrated oil
  •  Hand sanitizer (family size)
  •  1 bottle of hand soap
  •  1 First Aid Kit (to include the following items and to be kept in an easily accessible location in  your handcart and camp);
    1. Antiseptic wipes (alcohol or non-sting cleansing wipes)
    2. Small scissors
    3. Band-aids
    4. Moleskin - (cheaper when bought by the roll)
    5. Ibuprofen (e.g. Advil)
    6. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol)
    7. Baby powder for chaffing
    8. Tweezers for slivers and ticks
    9. Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
    10.  Insect repellent for the family (suggestion - Amazon link)  Repel 100 Insect Repellent Spray
    11. Feminine products
    12. Self activating ice pack
    13. Elastic bandage (e.g. Ace Wrap - compression roll)
Please read and familiarize yourself with the following information;
  •  1 spray bottle (filled with water to help keep people cool)
  •  1 Dutch Oven - deep 14" diameter (labeled)
  •  1 pair of hot pads
  •  1 large serving spoon
  •  1 large mixing bowl

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