Packing List
Tent
- tent & ropes, poles, stakes
- sledgehammer or mallet
- shovel
- extra rope
- extra stakes
- extra grommets
- floor cloth and plastic tarp
- dining/sun shade & poles, ropes, stakes
- light colored flags for ropes
- rugs
- broom & dustpan
- sleeping bag or sheets & blankets
- cot or mattress
- air mattress & pump
- pillow
Campsite
- duct tape
- trunk
- transport/storage boxes
- camp chairs
- folding table
- cloths to hide modern boxes
- tent porta-potty & sanitizer
- trash containers and bags
- poles for lanterns/banners
- banner
Light/Heat/Cooking
- fire extinguisher
- fire buckets
- lantern & fuel/batteries
- torches & fuel & funnel
- tongs for fire
- fuel for fire: wood or briquets
- large matches
- firestarter
- camp stove & fuel
- flashlights
Feast Gear
- basket
- tablecloth
- napkins
- plates, bowls, goblets
- utensils
Kitchen
- food cooler(s)
- waterbottle/waterjug
- paper towels
- utility towels—for dishes, wiping up
- cutting board
- cutting knives
- dish soap
- bleach
- washbasin
- scrubber sponge/steel wool
- Dutch oven
- pots, pans, skillet, griddle
- measuring spoons/cups
- bowls for mixing, serving
- plates for serving
- covers for food
- tripod, grill, spit, oven
- camp stove & fuel
- corkscrew
- bottle opener
- can opener
- spices, herbs, salt & pepper
- sugar, honey
- tea, coffee
- oil
- aluminum foil
- potholders
- large spoons, forks, tongs
- skewers
- quart and gallon ziplock bags
Grooming
- packaged wipes
- biodegradable soap
- shampoo, conditioner
- toothbrush and paste
- mouthwash
- solar shower bag
- towels & washcloths
- tissues
- hairbrush, comb
- makeup
- shaving gear
- mirror
- feminine hygiene products
- nailbrush & clippers
- contacts and solution
- glasses
- hair ties
- emergency sewing kit
- scissors
- safety pins
- lip balm
- deodorant
- bug spray
- sunblock, sunburn lotion
- hand lotion
- hand sanitizer
Clothing
- shoes (several pairs)
- boots
- SCA garb
- belts, extra laces or ties
- underwear, chemises
- bed clothes
- modern shirts, shorts, pants
- laundry bag
- rain poncho or tunic
- extra socks
- extra clothes in waterproof container
- swimsuit
- jewelry
- cloak
- headpieces, hats, veils
Fighting Gear
- armor bag
- extra cup & supporter
- armor
- boots
- shield
- gambeson
- weapons
- armor repair kit
- more duct tape
- authorization card
- archery equipment
- extra bowstring
Personal Use
- Pennsic pre-registration confirmation
- proof of SCA membership
- maps/directions
- hotel reservations
- plane tickets
- earplugs
- pouch, belt knife
- wallet with photo ID
- phone card
- cash, ATM/debit card
- spare keys
- pen and paper
- flashlight
- belt favor
- staff/walking stick
- fan
- sunglasses
- broad-brimmed hat
- umbrella / parasol
- first aid kit
- allergy/hayfever medications
- intestinal medications
- pain relievers
- prescription medication
- copies of prescriptions (including glasses/contacts)
Extras
- address book
- clock
- radio
- cell phone
- electronics
- walkie-talkies
- spare batteries & electronics chargers
- books
- games, toys
- calligraphy supplies
- heraldry supplies
- instrument and music
- needlework, craft supplies
- camera and lots of film/digital memory cards