i dont see why your worring about this in october…

Don’t forget the toilet paper and any meds you may take, bottled water, and first aid kit.

Clothes – comfortable, loose fitting clothes that can be layered if it gets chilly at night. Shoes that are easy to slip on and off for those midnight potty trips out of the tent, a pull-on knit cap or something to keep your ears warm and your hair down, gloves are always a good idea. If your campsite has showers, you’ll want a towel. If not, you’ll want baby wipes or something similar to wipe down with after day one.

Swim – regular swimsuit but aqua shoes of some sort to keep from getting cut on broken bottles or sharp rocks. Definitely a couple of large towels and a wrap.

Shoes – ankle high leather boots for hiking and protection against snakes and the like. Plenty of thick dry socks. Some easy slip-on shoes as mentioned above.

Electronics – GPS, radio or at least a weather band radio. Two-way hand held radios or hand-held CB radios are nice. iPod or similar if you’ve got to have your tunes.

Food/drink – It’s important to stay hydrated. Bring a carbouy of water (5 gallons) if possible. If not, bring three gallons of water for a weekend camping trip. You’ll use it for everything from oatmeal to brushing your teeth. Bring one cooler with lots of ice it in. Eggs, chicken and the like can be stored on ice for a long time. If you have a dutch oven you can set it in the coals and bake a chicken in no time. Potatoes and high carb foods are good but so is protein. Fruit is good to bring and the peels and scraps can go right in the fire. Don’t forget salt, pepper, even garlic and other spices to dress up any dish you prepare. Stay away from junk food. It might seem like a good idea on a camping trip but you’ll feel like garbage after a day of eating junk food and being exposed to the elements. Beer, wine, etc. are fun to have around the campfire if you’re so inclined. And don’t forget coffee for the morning! Mixing a bag of powdered hot cocoa mix to your morning cup of java creates a good pick-me-up.

Cosmetics – Nope. But insect repellant is a good idea and so is Blistex. Perfumy lotions and sprays will make you a target for bugs.

Accessories – You can find camping lists on Internet and you should probably search for one. A complete list of necessary accessories is important. They include such things as a flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, knife, eating utensils, bags for garbage, folding chairs, matches/lighter, kindling or newspaper, dishsoap and sponge, tarps, lanterns, a cook stove, propane, aspirin/advil, etc.

And yes, I do a lot of camping. Have fun!