Some basic things to bring:
-Tents [When purchasing tents, always buy 2 sizes bigger. Eg. A 4 man tent, will be just nice for 2. For a family of 4, best to get the 6 men tent.]-Tarp/poles/ropes (very useful and necessary for rainy weather)
-Ground sheet to be placed beneath your tents
- Old rag for tent entrance (to wipe feet before entering tent)
-Camp/foldable chairs for comfort
-Sleeping bags/foldable beds/air mattresses
-Torchlights/headlights (make sure batteries are fully charged, you don't want dim lights in a very dark jungle)
-Lamp to brighten up cooking/chit chat table at night
-Optional-Generator for camping on very isolated grounds, if camping for many nights
-Garbage bags (Take ALL garbage out after camping and do not litter on camp site!)
-Cooking utensils, bowls/cups, spoons/forks, knives, chopping board
-Portable stove, gas canister, kettle
-Cooking ingredients (if cooking) best packed in small containers
-Extra food and Extra water (cooking and drinking) in case of emergency (eg. car won't start, tree blocking path and you have to stay extra days.)
-Clothes, towels
-toiletries
-Diaper or potty if child refuses to "go" in the wild
-bags for dirty clothing
-First aid
-Repellent
-wet wipes
-sarong
-Umbrella/rain coat. Umbrella can also act as a "shield" when having to go as in pee/poo in the wild. haha
**Best to keep undies, toilet role and gadgets in waterproof box in case of rain. Best to keep all clothing in water proof plastic bags/boxes in case of rain. (I know, coz 2x we got caught in rain and had no dry clothing!)
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FOOD
-Instant noodles/maggi cups
-can food if lazy to cook
-junk food/snacks for children
-coffee/milo packs
-For convenience, precook and deep freeze food a week ahead
-If bringing bread/sandwiches, wrap in tin foil for easy heating up
-Pre marinade BBQ items and deep freeze.
-Store all in ice box.
-Wide BBQ rack like the one below is convenient for heating multiple pots at one time
Trekking and leeches/insects (if leeches freak you out)
-Best to wear tight socks to keep leeches out
-wear light colored long pants, so easy to spot leech crawling up. Look out for the person in front of you, and someone else looks out for you.
-Long pants/sleeves to protect skin. I know, coz I've been stung by thorny insect while trekking!
-Repellent to keep insects away. Sprayed on ones may keep most leeches away too. However, it does not deter the tiger leech which is much bigger, faster and longer!
-Warn children NOT to touch any branches or leaves or anything without permission. Once I touched a leaf and immediately got stung by very painful fire ants hiding under leaf
-Finally, best if you can convince your children that leeches are harmless and not painful.
Trekking (to bring if on a long trail)
-lots of water-energy food (ribena, chocs and other fav food)
-first aid
-proper shoes
-wet wipes
-walking stick (to help in tough terrain or use in case of sprain)
-water proof bag in case of river/fall crossing
-ropes
-camera and binoculars to enjoy the wonders along the way. :)
-super long trails (compass, whistle, GPS)
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For women only, in case it happens to be the time of the month
-Upon Arrival at campsite, immediately locate your "toilet" for the stay. Make sure no big fire ants, they get attracted to blood very quickly!
- Bring zip lock bags to place pads in after use, you don't want leaving your stuff around for wild animals, and don't pollute the place please. Throw all in garbage bags after use
- Bring lots of tissue and wet wipes for clean up
- If your "personal toilet" is too far off for night use, bring an adult diaper which is very huge. You can use that at night as a toilet if you have to go, and throw away after.
Finally HAVE FUN! (Let me know if I've forgotten anything.)
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