Aloha Camping

Camping is an outdoor recreational activity shared and enjoyed by many. It gets us away from our busy life.

Decide what are the camping destinations you like to stay and prepare lists to bring for a specific number of days to stay. Having the necessary supplies and equipment can make a difference in your overall enjoyment and experience.

Living in a tent in a camp is a wonderful and unforgetable experience in life of those who had camping and those who wanted to try something new.

My fiance likes camping much and we did three times but twice in same location in YMCA Camp Slogget, Kokee, Kauai, HI. It was really a great adventure for family.

I’ve learned lessons every camping experience. Once you have tried it, when you are already in the camp site you will feel the need and of every single thing that are missing in your camping preparation. Every one has unique needs and you will know it once you have tried to camp out.

I can share two tips for now:

1. If you camp out in the wild, be sure to check your car, we forgot to check the car’s water and we stop in the middle of the mountain about 7 more miles for the destination, so we ask help for every car that passed on the road for water. lol.


2. Always have extra for everything.

Happy camping!

YMCA Slogget Camp Tent Video

Camping Recipe

Planning a great recipes for camping is an excellent idea to enjoy camping. Categorize your recipes into the following:

beverages
desserts
foil cooking
grill recipes
snacks ideas
main dishes
soups
vegetebles

Once you have it categorized, talk to your family and any member in your group that will join the camping as talk about what to bring in every category.

Some camping recipes to enjoy:

Breakfast Burritos:

1 lb. breakfast sausage.

10-14 eggs (depending on how man people you have to feed)

Flour tortillas,

shredded cheddar or jack cheese,

salsa

Brown sausage and drain fat. Beat eggs in a bowl and add to sausage. Cook eggs through. Heat tortillas over the flame and fill to your liking!
We also make french toast, pancakes (Biscuit in the plastic container - just add water and bacon.

Lunch/DinnerTaco Salad:

1 lb. ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

1 small or medium can of Ranch Style Beans

Fritos, Doritos or other

corn chipshredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream, salsa,…

Brown ground beef and drain fat. Add taco seasoning and beans; heat through. Serve over chips and garnish with everything else.

Foil Dinners:(per person)1 boneless skinless chicken breast2 slices yellow or red onionsliced assorted vegetables (We like fresh green beans, mushrooms, zucchini, and potatoes.)
You can put all ingredients in one large foil pouch, or everyone can make their own in small pouches.

Season meat and veggies. Layer everything in the foil pouch, starting and ending with the onions. (The onions keep the other food from sticking to the foil and from getting charred if the coals are too hot. Just tell the kids they don’t have to eat them.) Add a little butter to the pouch and fold up to seal. Place in hot coals for about 20-25 or until the chicken is cooked through.

Camping Checklist

Every camping trip requires a checklist of items to bring along. These items include clothing, shelter, sleeping gear, food, safety and first aid equipment, and an emergency plan. Every camping experience is unique, camping checklists varies depending on the camping location like mountains or beaches or winter camping. The checklist below are approriate for camping in the wild. Choosing campsites also matters. (Please add more items)

Shelter and Bedding

tent
tarp
sleeping bag/s
pillows
Airbed

Cooking and Dining

food
water
cooler
camp Stove
can opener
charcoal
plates
cups
bowls
lighter
match
spoon
basin
chopping board
knife
scissor
food protector/cover
leftover containers
garbage bags
paper towels
rugs
frying pan
rice cooker/pan

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
toothpaste
wash rag(s)
towels
soap
shampoo
comb/brush
nail clippers
razor
toiler paper
wet wipes

Cleaning Items

broom
dust pan
whisk broom
dish pan
detergent
dish rags
scrubber

First Aid Kit

personal medication
bandages
aspirin
medical tape
sterile gauze
elastic wrap
burn ointment
sunburn lotion
hydrogen peroxide
scissor
tweezers
sanitary napkins
pantiliners
snake bite kits

Chuck Box

salt and pepper
herbs and spices
cooking oil
butter
napkins
paper towels
plastic trash bags
tongs and spatula
alunimum foil
measuring cups
cutting board

Miscellaneous Items

bug spray
bungi cords
extension chords
camera
candles
cards, games
clothes pin
compass
duct tape
fishing gear
flashlight
headlight
pen and paper
rope
shower bag
tools
whistle
speaker
ipod
flame tamer
stove wind braker
dog food
urine bowl
gloves
extra few cell & batteries
cell phone/walky talky
camping table
canopy
dish drain rock
allergy pills