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Item |
Solution -
P=Primary, S=Secondary |
Comments |
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GPS / Map / Atlas
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Car
Navigation, (P)
Hiking Navigation (S)
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Often cabins and their locations are difficult to
navigate to by car (especially after dark).
Navigation equipment can be important if cabin
camper is unfamiliar with route / area.
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Cooler
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Keeping Foods from Spoilage (P) Table (S)
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Frequently cabins have fridges, however coolers help
keep food and drinks cool for hours while sitting
outside. Additionally, coolers can be helpful in
transporting food in the car from home and/or
supermarket to remote cabin location. |
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Charcoal /
Lighter Sticks |
Fire
Starting (P) Warmth (S)
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Some privately owned cabins include charcoal in the
rate. However, most cabins expect that cabin goers
will bring all cooking supplies.
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(2)(4)(12)
piece Cooking Dining Sets,
Spatula/Ladle,
Grill Utensils,
General Camping Cookware |
Cooking Tending (P) |
Some privately owned cabins include pots, pans and
basic cooking tools. However, more remote private
cabins and state parks do not stock general purpose
cooking tools. |
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Sunglasses / Visors / Hats
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Sunlight Protection (P) General Eye Protection (S)
example: from twigs getting in eye
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Driving to a cabin destination can mean driving in
bright sun. It is important to protect the eyes
while driving and hiking.
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Insect repellents |
Skin
Protection from Biting Insects (P) |
It is important to always carry insect lotions and
suntan lotions since most cabins will not provide
skin protection. Many cabins have tall unkempt
grasses growing around cabin site meaning it is easy
to pick up unwanted ticks, mosquitoes and other "no
see em" type insects. |
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Lanterns /
Flashlight /
Candles |
Lighting while cooking outside at night (P)
Illumination of paths while hiking / walking at
night (S)
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Most cabins provide inside, however many provide
inadequate lighting outside (particularly around
camp fire and grill areas). |
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Duffle Bags /
Containers |
Hauling items to Cabin Campsite (P) Storage of
gear and clothing (S) |
Mainly cabins are located so cabin campers can
easily drive into sites. However, sometimes cabins
have very long stairwells or steps to walk along in
order to get from car to cabin. |
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Shampoo and Conditioner |
Hair
Cleansing (P) |
9/10 cabins do not provide shampoo and/or
conditioner making it difficult to keep hair clean
(especially when cabin camper spends most of his/her
time doing outdoor activities). |
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Towels and Drying
Items |
Drying after showering (P) Drying off wet camping
furniture (S)
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Generally cabins are stocked with very small towels
(opposed to full body towels), and no extras. If
more than 2 people are traveling, extra towels can
be helpful. |
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