What to take/pack for camping?

Going camping! What to bring along?

• My boyfriend and I are going camping. I haven't gone camping since I was about 12, so I have absoultely no camping gear, unless you count my princess sleeping bag that will probably go to my waist. He has no camping gear either, because he just moved out and everything he had was his parents. So we're going shopping for all new stuff, stuff thats really strong and durable so they will last for a long long time. Price isn't important to us at all.. If you have any camping gear that you absolutely love, give us a link to the store name. Most likely we'll be shoppping at target/walmart/academy We need a checklist to make sure we don't forget anything, because once we go, we're going for a week, and were not coming back for anything. And we're camping in the middle of now where, so we can't go buy anything. Anything helps, we don't mind long lists! Thank you very much for your time!

• Answer:

  Here's what you need: The following camping gear is needed when car camping: • Tent and Tarp • Sleeping bag(s) • Ground pad/air mattress • Camp stove with fuel (propane stoves are good)/charcoal briquettes • Lantern • Flashlight/headlamp • Lighter/matches • Wire grill/pots/frying pan/cooking utensils/heavy duty aluminum foil • Paper plates/cups/eating utensils/thermal cups for tea, coffee, or oatmeal • Toilet kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, hygiene products, contact lens care kit, eyeglass case) • Cleaning kit for utensils, pots & pans • Cooler for the food and drink being brought • Food for the meals you are going to cook/snacks (fruits, nuts, seeds) • Pam non-stick cooking spray/butter/olive oil or other cooking oil • Spices/salt/pepper • Water/water bottles • Beverages of choice (wine, wine coolers, beer, soda, juice, milk, Silk, coffee, tea) • Day pack for hiking trips/maps • First aid kit • Insect repellent The following clothes are needed when car camping, depending on where and what time of year you are camping (be sure to layer your clothes): • Clothes for the weather, place, and time of year (jacket, sweatshirt, long sleeve shirt, T-shirt, bathing suit, shorts, jeans, underwear, warm socks, handkerchief) • Hiking boots/sturdy shoes • Hat • Sunglasses • Towel (for when swimming and also for when washing yourself) • Camera w/film and batteries