Ok, I'll admit, I didn't read all of the comments. But here is one thing left out of the first 50 or so.
TOILET PAPER.
Seriously, it's something you wouldn't think about till the end of day one or the morning of day two, and there is no good place to get any there.
Now for the complete list.
Camping Gear ------------ Not sure if you will have a place to stay, but it might be crowded. So here is the gear I would bring for living:
0) Toilet paper (as already stated) 1) Tent (probably a 4 person so you can have someone else stay with you. You can pick up a cheap one for $50) 2) Camp stove. 3) PROPANE (Always bring three times as much gas as you think you will need when going into a disaster area) 4) Lantern (gas is best) 5) Mess kit 6) Percolator (and coffe too;) ) 7) Water jugs (the non cooler type. Best is blue 5 gallon jugs). 8) Bug spray (this is a must) 9) Knife -- this will come in handy. I recomend the Leatherman Wave. It's rather expensive, but I use it every day. 10) Batteries (3 times as many as you think you will need). 11) Radio. AM/FM for sure and two-way if you are going to be seperated from part of your group for a little while.
Clothing -------- I would pack ziplock bags in with my clothing. If you have a waterproof/resistant bag (for sailing and/or canoeing) I would pack that.
0) Socks. Your feet are important. It's good to bring two sets of socks for every day. Make sure you have at least enough to be dry for 3 days (i.e. 6 pair). Change them twice a day, whether you think you need to or not. 1) Long sleeve shirts. Bugs, construction, etc. You don't have to pack many, but you will need one before it's all said and done with. 2) Long pants. You won't want to wear shorts for what you will be doing. 3) Shoes - I think this one has been covered;) 4) Shorts - for the evenings -- 1 pair of 5) Gloves - leather, and only leather 6) Undershirts -- Like the socks, probably bring enough to have at least 6 dry shirts on hand. 7) Head net -- for bugs. Basically a net that fits over your head and keeps you from being eaten alive. 8) Towels - Don't Panic. And always bring a towel. Or three. 9) Bandana -- maybe a hat if it's not your style. But you can be a pirate with a bandana. 10) Undies -- Again, two pair a day ( I see a theme)
Medical ------ 0) Burn spray - cause you never know 1) Excedrin - it's got the caffine jolt in it 2) Band-aids - don't laugh 3) Imodium AD (sp?) - bellies are pesky 4) Alcohol 5) Gauze pads 6) Med tape 7) Ace bandage 8) Courtozone lotion (some poison ivy remedy of some kind) 9) Tums 10) Triple antibiotic ointment
Tools ------ 0) Shovel 1) Prybar (not a crowbar, this is longer and more rugged) 2) Hammer 3) Screwdriver - At least one LARGE flat head screwdriver! But some others would do well too. 4) Hack saw -- make sure you get extra blades 5) Piece of pipe - ok, this sounds wierd, but you can use it to pry round stickey-outy things (put inside pipe and bend). Make sure it's thick. 3 feet will do nicely. 6) Batter powered saw/drill - Craftsman makes a set I think and black and decker makes one for sure.
Thats a general list of tools. You will probably know better what you will be doing and can tailor your toolbag to your needs.
Recreation --------- I know, you are going to work and not play. But you are human too. Bring a deck of cards, a few books, and maybe a board game or two. After a hard days work, you will need it. And maybe a beer. If you drink.
Firearms -------- Ok, don't overreact. This is not for people, but snakes. I don't know the laws in LA but I would assume that carrying a pistol in a holster that is visible is legal. If you are in the country, you can expect snakes, and a.22 does wonders on them. I would recomend a cheap.22 pistol and hip holster.
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Ok, I'll admit, I didn't read all of the comments. But here is one thing left out of the first 50 or so.
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.22 does wonders on them. I would recomend a cheap .22 pistol and hip holster.
TOILET PAPER.
Seriously, it's something you wouldn't think about till the end of day one or the morning of day two, and there is no good place to get any there.
Now for the complete list.
Camping Gear
------------
Not sure if you will have a place to stay, but it might be crowded. So here is the gear I would bring for living:
0) Toilet paper (as already stated)
1) Tent (probably a 4 person so you can have someone else stay with you. You can pick up a cheap one for $50)
2) Camp stove.
3) PROPANE (Always bring three times as much gas as you think you will need when going into a disaster area)
4) Lantern (gas is best)
5) Mess kit
6) Percolator (and coffe too
7) Water jugs (the non cooler type. Best is blue 5 gallon jugs).
8) Bug spray (this is a must)
9) Knife -- this will come in handy. I recomend the Leatherman Wave. It's rather expensive, but I use it every day.
10) Batteries (3 times as many as you think you will need).
11) Radio. AM/FM for sure and two-way if you are going to be seperated from part of your group for a little while.
Clothing
--------
I would pack ziplock bags in with my clothing. If you have a waterproof/resistant bag (for sailing and/or canoeing) I would pack that.
0) Socks. Your feet are important. It's good to bring two sets of socks for every day. Make sure you have at least enough to be dry for 3 days (i.e. 6 pair). Change them twice a day, whether you think you need to or not.
1) Long sleeve shirts. Bugs, construction, etc. You don't have to pack many, but you will need one before it's all said and done with.
2) Long pants. You won't want to wear shorts for what you will be doing.
3) Shoes - I think this one has been covered
4) Shorts - for the evenings -- 1 pair of
5) Gloves - leather, and only leather
6) Undershirts -- Like the socks, probably bring enough to have at least 6 dry shirts on hand.
7) Head net -- for bugs. Basically a net that fits over your head and keeps you from being eaten alive.
8) Towels - Don't Panic. And always bring a towel. Or three.
9) Bandana -- maybe a hat if it's not your style. But you can be a pirate with a bandana.
10) Undies -- Again, two pair a day ( I see a theme)
Medical
------
0) Burn spray - cause you never know
1) Excedrin - it's got the caffine jolt in it
2) Band-aids - don't laugh
3) Imodium AD (sp?) - bellies are pesky
4) Alcohol
5) Gauze pads
6) Med tape
7) Ace bandage
8) Courtozone lotion (some poison ivy remedy of some kind)
9) Tums
10) Triple antibiotic ointment
Tools
------
0) Shovel
1) Prybar (not a crowbar, this is longer and more rugged)
2) Hammer
3) Screwdriver - At least one LARGE flat head screwdriver! But some others would do well too.
4) Hack saw -- make sure you get extra blades
5) Piece of pipe - ok, this sounds wierd, but you can use it to pry round stickey-outy things (put inside pipe and bend). Make sure it's thick. 3 feet will do nicely.
6) Batter powered saw/drill - Craftsman makes a set I think and black and decker makes one for sure.
Thats a general list of tools. You will probably know better what you will be doing and can tailor your toolbag to your needs.
Recreation
---------
I know, you are going to work and not play. But you are human too. Bring a deck of cards, a few books, and maybe a board game or two. After a hard days work, you will need it. And maybe a beer. If you drink.
Firearms
--------
Ok, don't overreact. This is not for people, but snakes. I don't know the laws in LA but I would assume that carrying a pistol in a holster that is visible is legal. If you are in the country, you can expect snakes, and a