l never went camping before and i'm going this weekend, what are some that things that l would need? other then the obvious stuff like a tent and all..

Food,flashing light, cameras,water bottles, extra clothes, radar, cell phone, sleeping bags, some sort of entertainment would be good ( ipod, cd player etc)

bug spray, extra shoes or flip flops, flashlight, batteries, sunscreen, sunglasses, first aid kit, water bottles, soap, all your toiletries, radio, and food. l go camping every summer and l always have an awesome time. have fun!

bug spray /food/big water container for washin ur cups n plates or u can use paper cups n plates/ sleepin bag/cooler

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Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com)
Shelter & Bedding (essentials)
__ tent
__ tarp
__ sleeping bag
__ sleeping pad
__ headrest

Cooking & Dining (essentials)
__ water
__ food
__ cooler
__ camp stove
__ mess kit
__ can opener
__ charcoal

Clothes
__ t-shirts
__ shorts
__ jeans/pants
__ socks
__ shoes/boots
__ camp shoes
__ hat/cap
__ sweater
__ rain poncho
__ underwear
__ swim suit
__ laundry bag
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________

Personal Hygiene
__ tooth brush
__ tooth paste
__ wash rag(s)
__ towel(s)
__ soap
__ comb/brush
__ nail clippers
__ razor
__ toilet paper
__ _____________
__ _____________ Shelter & Bedding (optionals)
__ book
__ cot
__ comforter
__ throw rug
__ pillow

Cooking & Dining (optionals)
__ charcoal chimney
__ smoker
__ Dutch oven
__ hot dog sticks
__ pie irons
__ chairs
__ folding table
__ table cloth
__ butane lighter
__ screen room

Cleaning Items
__ broom
__ dust pan
__ whisk broom
__ lawn rake
__ dish pan
__ detergent
__ dish rags
__ ppt scrubber

First Aid Kit
__ personal medication
__ bandages
__ aspirin, Tylenol
__ medical tape
__ sterile gauze
__ elastic wrap
__ antiseptic wipes
__ antibiotic cream
__ burn ointment
__ sunburn lotion
__ hydrogen peroxide
__ scissors
__ tweezers
__ eye wash
__ sanitary napkins
__ snake bite kit Chuck Box
__ salt & pepper
__ herbs & spices
__ cooking oil
__ pot holders
__ paper towels
__ napkins
__ plastic trash bags
__ tongs & spatula
__ aluminum foil
__ measuring cups
__ plastic silverware
__ paper plates/bowls
__ plastic cups
__ zip lock bags
__ knives
__ cutting board
__ cork screw

Miscellaneous Items
__ binoculars
__ bird guide
__ bug spray
__ bungi cords
__ camera
__ candles
__ cards, games
__ cell phone
__ clothes pins
__ compass
__ duct tape
__ fishing gear
__ flashlight
__ frisbee
__ GPS
__ kites
__ knife
__ lantern
__ matches
__ pen & paper
__ rope
__ shower bag
__ sun block
__ tools
__ water filters
__ whistle

Ok l will give u a brief list of things u actually need instead of giving u a generic list that would not do u any good. The major things that u need of course a tent & sleeping bag. Get some kind of matress to sleep on. Trust me on that one.

After that always bring dry clothes only for sleeping in. Under armor works the best & is very light. Always change before going to bed. Another esential is extra socks. Other than that u will need a small thing of bug spray & sun screen. Appropiate clothes packed in waterproof bags because if ur stuff gets wet at least ur clothes will be dry. Big ziplocs work well. Another thing that is important is a rain coat or poncho.

Those r the esentials but u can of course pack everything from cards to camera equipment. It all depends on what kind of camping u r doing. The major rule of thumb is to keep ur self dry & cumfortable & keep ur gear dry.