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Jerry Wedekind's
Camping Checklist Categories
Jerry Wedikind is a friend I met at Xerox. We took some camping trips together, and I noticed we had a different philosophy about how to best make sure we didn't forget to pack anything. My list is overly comprehensive, while Jerry's list requires more thoughtful use.
An item is classed by asking "what does it do for me?" Items are classed according to their main function. Auxiliary items (e.g. dedicated repair kits, dedicated containers) are classed along with their main item.
Clothes
Reusable mobile exposure protection. Two categories:
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General [e.g. coat, sunglasses, not sunscreen]
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Harsh weather
Shelter
Fixed exposure protection [e.g. tent, tarp, pillow, bivy sack, space blanket].
Nutrition
[e.g. food, water, vitamins]
Bathroom
Health, hygiene, & grooming [e.g. towelettes, sunscreen, self-defense].
Kitchen
Food-related tools and supplies.
Containers
Empty or multipurpose containers [e.g. pack, empty stuff sacks, water bottles].
Car Items
Items used in or on the car.
Transportation
Things which help you move [e.g. crampons, snowshoes].
Navigation
Location aids [e.g. whistle, map, compass, watch, headlamp].
General Tools
Multipurpose tools [e.g. army knife, sewing kit, notepad].
Civilization
Items which ease reentry into civilization [e.g. wallet, keys, items on pre-departure checklist].
Recreation
Things for fun; many categories.
- General [e.g. books]
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Astronomy
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Fishing
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Photography
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Skiing
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A Different List
Another set of Checklist Categories
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First Aid/Second Aid
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Other Survival Equipment
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Cooking
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Shelter
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Personal
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Miscellaneous
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Canoeing
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Cold Weather
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Skills
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Buckets
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Food
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Recipes