Star Party Camping Checklist

Astro items:

q  Telescope

q  Tripod

q  Equatorial Mount

q  Truss rods

q  Counterweights

q  Ground cover

q  All equipment cases

q  Eyepieces

q  Binoviewer

q  Astro chair

q  Observing table

q  12V batteries

q  Battery charger

q  Power cables

q  Dew shield

q  Dew heaters

q  Red flashlight

q  Telrad / Rigel batteries

q  9v, AA, AAA batteries

q  Laptop

q  Laptop screen filter

q  Laptop hide-box

q  Software install disks

q  Serial / USB cables

q  Binoculars

q  Sky Charts

q  Astronomy Books

q  Observing Journal

q  Satellite / comet predictions

q  Gaffer's tape

q  Toolbox

q  Reading glasses

q  Pocket heaters

Basic items:

q  Shade canopy

q  Canopy stakes

q  Rope

q  Hammer

q  Tables

q  Chairs

q  Astroturf / Ground tarp

q  Aluminet

q  Bungee cords

q  Tent

q  Sleeping bag

q  Air mattress

q  Air pump

q  Pillow

q  Wallet / Cash

q  Road maps

q  GPS

q  Cell phone

q  Cell phone charger

q  AC power inverter

Food:

q  Ice

q  Bottled water

q  Soda pop

q  Beer

q  Milk

q  Cereal

q  Eggs

q  Bacon / sausage

q  Juice / V8

q  Coffee / Tea

q  Cookies

q  Crackers

q  Canned soup

q  Salt + Pepper

q  Lunch meat

q  Bread

q  Condiments

q  Cheese

q  Salad + dressing

q  Jiffy pop

Kitchen:

q  Propane stove

q  Propane grill

q  Propane

q  Matches / lighter

q  Sauce pan

q  Fry pan

q  Kettle

q  Thermos

q  Plates

q  Bowls

q  Cups

q  Flatware

q  Knife

q  Tongs

q  Spatula

q  Can opener

q  Measuring cup

q  Paper towels

q  Garbage sacks

q  Zip-lock bags

q  Big water jug

q  Coffee press

q  Toothpicks

q  Wash basin

q  Dish soap

q  Hand towels

Personal care:

q  Sunscreen

q  Toothbrush

q  Toothpaste

q  Floss

q  TP / tissues

q  Glasses

q  Sunglasses

q  Contact lens stuff

q  Towel

q  Soap

q  Shampoo

q  Razor

q  Comb / brush

q  Wet wipes

q  Vitamins

q  Analgesic

q  Allergy meds

q  Antacid

q  Mosquito spray

q  First aid kit

Extra Clothes:

q  Sun hat

q  Sandals

q  Extra socks

q  Warm layers

q  Coat

q  Shoes / boots

q  Warm hat

q  Backpack

Recreation:

q  Books

q  Magazines

q  CDs and DVDs

q  Board games

q  Musical instrument

q  ipod / MP3 player

q  Kite

q  Digital Camera

q  Memory cards

q  Bicycle

q  Helmet

q  Bike lock