Owl Moon, Nation Chief of the mighty Kickapoo Nation (Algonquin Federation) could never quite remember all the myriad items needed at a campout.  Using many resources (friends, Internet, experience) he prepared the following not altogether-comprehensive checklist.  If you find there are things that should be added, please do so and pass the updated list back to your chief for submission to the Nation.  Future braves will be in your debt.   

Common Camp Out Checklist

	Registration form
	Mark name on all items clearly (jackets, hats, gloves, frisbees, water guns all look alike)
	Magic Markers
	Personal medications
	Bandages, first aid kit (antibiotic ointment such as Bacitracin)
	Insect repellent
	Insect sting relief medication
	Face cloths, face towels, soap, toothbrushes/paste, combs, brushes, collapsible plastic cups to rinse mouth, etc.
	Toiletry/shaving kit (very few Big Braves bother to shave)
	Kleenex and hand wipes (e.g. Wet Ones)
	Sleeping bag and pillow for both Big Brave and child (cabins have plywood or spring bunks with a thin mattress, no pillow)
	Pajamas for those who want/use them
	Change of clothes (and possible second change for children)
	Extra socks and shoes
	Swimming suits, towels, shower caps, hair dryer (if we get a pool)
	As dictated by weather:
	Hats, jacket or coat (we will be outside a great deal of the time, including Saturday night around the Council fire, so bring appropriate clothing to keep you warm and dry)
	Hand warmers
	Gloves
	Umbrella and/or ponchos
	Junk food (cookies, crackers, candy, etc.) - remember, "No Mom rules" -- so we get to eat what we want!
	Drinks (water, pop, etc.) for washing down the junk food
	Your "Algonquin Federation Handbook" (Indian Program guide) to study if there is time to work for a bead
	Face paint for Haylushka,
	Crayons, Markers, etc. for the Patch contest (full size paper plates for practice?)
	Playing cards, small games, etc. for the kids to play during free time (and in bad weather)
	Paper towels
	Large plastic garbage sacks to help clean up the sleeping area before leaving and also to store clean items if it's muddy out
	Carpet squares for the doorway and by the bunks (it can get muddy)
	Flashlights (for both) and extra batteries
	Camera (disposable?)
	Spare bags (nothing ever packs as neatly as it did back home)
	Silver duct tape (it's a guy thing)
	Cell phone, pager
	Cash
	Tribal kindling/firewood
	Ear plugs (the snoring some women put up with is amazing!)
	Chiefs
	Headdress
	Backup crayons, markers, pencils, paper plates for campout patch competition
	Ensure tribal banners and other tribal property arrive
	Ensure trophies and ceremonial log arrive
	For Winter Camp Out
	Hats, mittens/gloves
	Shovel in your trunk (in case we get snowed in and for snow sculptures)
	Sledding stuff
	Snow boots
	Added items for Spring Tent Out
	Tent (use seam sealer and spray with waterproof/UV-block)
	Personal note: There's never enough room, a 6-person or larger tent holds two sleeping bags plus gear (coolers, food boxes, etc.) well
	Tent stakes/tie downs
	Small mallet and means to pull tent pegs from ground
	Ropes, bungee cords
	Plastic Tarp/ground cloth (to keep moisture below tent bottom, or cover it if it leaks)
	Air mattress or sleeping rolls/mats
	Lounge chairs
	Lantern, with spare batteries or fuel, funnel, and spare mantels
	Fishing rods, hooks, bait
	Horseback riding gear (shoes or boots with heels)
	FOOD! (REAL food, not just junk food--we're on our own)
	Condiments: salt, pepper, spices
	Hint: Some braves think cold food (muffins) make a great/quick breakfast
	Cooler, ice, beverages, can/bottle opener
	Tea kettle/coffee pot
	Camp stove and fuel or grill and charcoal and lighter fluid
	Matches or log-lighter
	Cooking utensils, spatula, serving utensils
	Dish soap, scrubber, sponge, dish towels, bucket
	Disposable cups, plates, utensils
	Plastic storage bags/containers
	More plastic garbage bags with ties
	Super-Soaker squirt guns for the kids
	Other thoughts
	TV/VCR combo, extension cord, movies suitable for the kids
	Extension cord and fan if it's going to be very hot (even in a tent)

Last updated: 09-13-2001