I need helpful tips for camping on the beach?
This weekend me and some friends are going to camp out on the beach on Padre (South of Corpus Christi, TX). I want to make sure I don't forget anything seeing as how we will by miles from a store. Any helpful tips on how to be prepared would be greatly appreciated. Any reminders or ideas? Things I should bring or NOT bring. Thanks in advance for your help!
Take cell phones that have coverage areas their and something to protect yourself. Non lethal spray, Non lethal boyfriends, lol.
Print out a weather.com hour by hour forecast using Padre's Zip and pay particular attention to how Windy it might be.
Don't forget Mosquito Spray, if their out as soon as the sun goes down you will be in big trouble.
Call the authorities and ask for a safe and legal place, and ask for their names, that way if the cops stop by you can say you just talked to (sgt., officer, etc). which are their friends or boss. You also have their direct # and 911 to ask for them in person if your feel like you've gotten into a possible situation you don't like or just doesn't seem right.
Tell all strangers that come up to you, especially at night your Dad is a cop and he keeps spying to make sure yau don't break his rules and he would freak if he saw your talking to people you don't know.
Make sure you tell others you trust, exactly were you will be, hopefully your parents are that cool.
Tent out by or behind a solid object and out of the path of even a drunk driver.
Oh. don't forget to bring a big blowup mattress, pillows, heavy blanket (for sleeping on or under)
Sleeping on sand only sounds comfortable.
Use Newest fastfood place for Occational Bathroom, and call around for public showers, always near RV's for fresh water.
Just use you're head and have some fun. Wish I lived a little closer, and knew the group. Who doesn't love the Beach..
December 17th, 2008 at 7:04 am
a GREAT misquito replenant is well worth the price. I know that you can pick it up at any Gander Mountain or Cabela's outlet store. It's called Thermacell. It repells all bugs up to 200 feet around you. All the big hunter's and fisherman use them. I have one myself and it's great to have when sitting outside at night.
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December 17th, 2008 at 7:13 am
sex, drugs and rock 'n roll! and wet wipes…
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December 17th, 2008 at 7:28 am
Take cell phones that have coverage areas their and something to protect yourself. Non lethal spray, Non lethal boyfriends, lol.
Print out a weather.com hour by hour forecast using Padre's Zip and pay particular attention to how Windy it might be.
Don't forget Mosquito Spray, if their out as soon as the sun goes down you will be in big trouble.
Call the authorities and ask for a safe and legal place, and ask for their names, that way if the cops stop by you can say you just talked to (sgt., officer, etc). which are their friends or boss. You also have their direct # and 911 to ask for them in person if your feel like you've gotten into a possible situation you don't like or just doesn't seem right.
Tell all strangers that come up to you, especially at night your Dad is a cop and he keeps spying to make sure yau don't break his rules and he would freak if he saw your talking to people you don't know.
Make sure you tell others you trust, exactly were you will be, hopefully your parents are that cool.
Tent out by or behind a solid object and out of the path of even a drunk driver.
Oh. don't forget to bring a big blowup mattress, pillows, heavy blanket (for sleeping on or under)
Sleeping on sand only sounds comfortable.
Use Newest fastfood place for Occational Bathroom, and call around for public showers, always near RV's for fresh water.
Just use you're head and have some fun. Wish I lived a little closer, and knew the group. Who doesn't love the Beach..
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drakeambrose@gmail.com
December 17th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Don't forget sunscreen, toilet paper, and plenty of warm clothing for evenings. Also, be sure you have plenty of firewood. Camping just isn't camping without a campfire every night. Also, don't forget the fixins for smores, marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers. YUMMMMM
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December 17th, 2008 at 8:16 am
http://www.emoneymatters.us/page/page.cfm/camping_checklist
Thsi Web site has everything you may need and more!
Have fun and good luck!!!!
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December 17th, 2008 at 8:48 am
I always take dryer lint with me to start campfires. Seriously, it's awesome stuff. Take some workmans gloves for handling stuff like pots and pans on the fire, firewood, or anything that might get your hands nasty. Definitely bring bug spray.
There are ten cool tips here too: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/285571/ten_tips_for_better_camping.html
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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/285571/ten_tips_for_better_camping.html
December 17th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Sunscreen!
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December 17th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Hat sceen sun. torch
Water phone
insect repellen food
first aid kit
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December 17th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Don't sleep on the sand, you will be so uncomfortable you will hate yourself. Be sure to bring some kind of pad to put between you and the ground.
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December 17th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Some years ago, I went camping with a group of people who were not familiar with the concept of living outdoors. On the first morning, I woke early (as usual) and made a pot of coffee on my portable camp stove. As I sat drinking it, the others came out of their tents and started looking for the outlets into which they would plug their electric coffee pots and hot plates. Guess who had the only coffee and breakfast that day? In other words, investigate what is there and plan accordingly. That includes toilet paper!!!
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December 17th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Talk to your friends make a list of things that they want to bring and things that you want to bring.Make a list of what you all have then only bring two of everything. What I means is if you have 20 people going you don't need 20 lanterns. Bring 5 gallons of water per person per day just to be on the safe side.
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December 17th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Next time, don't wait to the last day to ask for advice. It's too late to help you, but here are some tips for others planning to camp on the beach.
Get a tide table for the local area; they're available on line. When you get to the beach, look for recent high-tide lines, where the highest wave left a line of twigs, grass, etc. Make your camp well above that line.
Don't camp on sand that was deposited by a flash flood from an intermittent stream—especially if there is any chance of a thunderstorm upsteam. Take a weather radio with good batteries.
Check state and local laws and ordinances re. beach camping. If camping is prohibited on state beaches, try to get permission from a private property owner adjacent to the beach.
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December 17th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Since you will be camping at the beach, think "sand" not dirt in which to stake your tent.
Normal stakes that come with a tent will not hold in loose soil, ie: sand. You will need to purchase "sand stakes" or "sand bags", or even make your own!
A few links are below that show the different types commercially available.
You can make your own by making a "deadman" for each place you typically stake your tent and fly. An inexpnsive way is to purchase really cheap frizbees at a $1 store.
Poke a hole in the center of each one. Run a sufficent length of rope through the hole and tie it to the frisbee. This is your "deadman". When you set up your tent, simply bury the "deadman" in the sand and attach your guy lines to it.
The resistance of your "deadman" against the sand, will keep it from being easily pulled out. (And your tent blowing away in the ocean breeze.
If you do not want to do all of that, go to a hardware store and purchase 2' to 3' sections of pipe or rebar and drive them into the sand and use as all of your anchor points.
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http://www.backcountryedge.com/products/sierra_designs/snow_sand_stakes.aspx?Affiliate=30
http://www.onelifeoutfitter.com/catalog.php?type=product&id=116197