LARP and SCA Camping Tips

Other Comforts

Flashlight

A small penlight can be a lifesaver, from stumbling about late at night, to finding something in your tent. Candles and lanterns are beautiful, but they may not be practical (or safe) for all you light needs. Never light a candle in your tent.

Toiletries

Keep these as basic as you can. Deodorant, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, of course, but I recommend using some kind of liquid soap (Like Dr. Brommer's) that you can you to wash yourself, your hair, and in a pinch, some laundry, too. If you have contacts, be sure you have everything you need to take care of them. You should add a small bottle of Hand sanitizer to your kit, as well. And of course, don't forget your towel.

First Aid Kit

band aids
4 x 4 pads
tape
disinfectant
triple antibiotic
Ace bandage

Hopefully you won't have to use any of these, but better to be safe than sorry. If you are going with a group of people, you can combine forces, and pack one kit, for the lot of you.

Preventive Measures

sunscreen
Insect repellent
aloe vera gel
anti-itch cream

...Because no prevention is 100%. If you don't need these things, you might be able to make good friends with someone who does.

Mental Health

After all of this emphasis on physical health, staying clean safe and unhurt, I wanted to say a word about mental health.

An important note. If you are out for four days or more, you may find yourself irritable and jumpy. Sharing space with others- physical and mental space, can be tiring. If you need a break, take one. A good tip is to pack a book, and just take some quiet time off by yourself when things are quiet. Even if you don't read the book, most folks will assume you are reading and leave you in peace. Take a little time to yourself and you may feel much better.

Take care of yourself, and have a good time!

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