Backwoods Camping Supplies:
Essential Backwoods Camping Supplies You Need:
There is nothing quite like camping outdoors to connect with nature, your family, and yourself, but what backwoods camping supplies do you need? We have taken the replies of our readers, past surveys, and our experience to give the following essential camping checklist:
1. Clean drinkable water
Many parks offer water spots but if you are truly going backwoods, you need your own supply. Many times a simple CamelBack will suffice as most hold all the water you need for a few days and are easy to refill. They fit easily into backpacks and are equipped with a spout to keep around your shoulder so you wont miss a step on the trail when thirst hits. Keep a water filter kit handy. Click here for water purifier options.
2. Food
When it comes to food it is easy to get carried away. But keep in mind with backwoods camping supplies you carry everything in your bag. Avoid bulky pots, pans, and coolers, and opt for one mess kit. Mess kits are lightweight, portable, and unbelievably useful. With mess kits less is more, and the pots and pans may also be used as eating utensils.
3. Tent
While there is a wide range of tents available, the overriding concerns should be durability and weight. Being lightweight will always be better than the style or color of your tent. Keep under 6 lbs.
4. Sleeping Bag
Choose a down sleeping bag if you know you’ll be in non-humid or rainy environment, otherwise choose synthetic (retains warmth even when wet).
5. Lighter
Fire remains one of the most elemental items. Without it in backcountry camping, eating and staying warm will be impossible. Long gone are the days of rubbing two sticks together. Lighters are small, durable, and highly effective to starting a fire.
6. Warm/cold weather clothes
Be sure to pack proper clothing. Should rain, snow, or cold weather strike when you’re miles away from your car or other people, having extra warm clothing will keep you warm, dry, and healthy. Hypothermia is the number one cause of death to people lost in the wilderness. Many forget just how much temperatures can drop once the sun sets. Be sure to layer clothing; it is always easier to remove or add as the temperature fluctuates.
7. Flashlight
The only thing worse than getting lost is getting lost in the dark. Be sure to pack a flashlight in your backpack or wear a headlamp. Even around your campsite, a light will help you with all tasks once the sun sets. And with increasingly longer battery lives, these small portable devices can save the day.
8. Knife
Small and versatile, a knife is is one of the most important tools of backwoods camping supplies you need. Whether you need it for protection or to catch food for the day, a knife is essential. Injured? Use it to cut clothing for bandaging. Cold? Use it to collect kindling and firewood. Hungry? Use it to catch and eat food. Remember, you don’t need a giant machete to get by in the woods. A simple pocketknife can do wonders, just make sure it is sharp.
9. First aid kit
It only takes one wrong step to become injured outdoors. Trails can be rocky, rocks can be slippery, branches can be sharp. Be prepared for any injury by purchasing pre-packaged kits or make your own.
10. Ground mat
Sure you have your tent and sleeping bag to protect you from the elements, but without a ground mat, you’ll be surprised how miserable a night gets if you forget this item. Expect to wake up to a pool underneath your backside if rain, snow, or humidity is present. Ground mats are lightweight and can roll into your tent so you will barely notice it is in your pack.
11. Map and GPS Unit
Even seasoned campers can get lost. And being lost without a map can be terrifying. Sure it is possible to find your way home or at least to get help, but why risk it? Maps fold up to almost nothing and fit inside backpacks or pockets. GPS units are inexpensive and can be invaluable if lost.
12. Good pair of hiking boots
If you are going backwoods, the terrain can be tricky and loafers and many tennis shoes will not cut it. One of the most valuable backwoods camping supplies, hiking boots can be very comfortable and durable, while not costing a leg to buy them.
13. Garbage bags
Perhaps the most forgotten item to pack, garbage bags are actually one of the most important things to bring on any camping excursion. garbage bags are unbelievable versatile for nearly all backwoods camping supplies. If cold or wet weather hits, cut a small hole in the bottom of the bag and slide it over your head. Now a poncho, garbage bags can keep you dry while keeping the warmth of our body.
14. Lantern
You need light inside your tent for most activities and a flashlight is normally too directional. Get a battery operated lantern for inside the tent rather than a fire lighted one because fumes can be deadly.
15. Internal/External Frame Backpack
A backpack combines all of the necessities above into one convenient method of carrying along everything with you. With multiple pockets, straps, and size carry the day.
The above list is by no means everything because everyone has their favorite essentials such as entertainment items and other comfort needs. Compile your own backwoods camping supplies list to maximize your fun camping experience.
What backwoods camping supplies don’t you need?
Check out the items you think you need but can actually leave at home:
1. Pillow
Sure they are comfortable, but these bulky pleasures are difficult to pack, an annoyance to carry in and out of sites, and in nearly all instances completely unnecessary.
2. Compass
Surprised? Compasses can be useful and many campers may choose to bring one, but remember, the time and direction can all be calculated by using the sun. And GPS units are everywhere now.
3. Anything Cotton
When packing clothing, be sure to include materials that are lightweight, keep body heat in, and wick away moisture. Cotton is an unforgiving material when camping – it is difficult to keep dry, allows heat to escape, and can actually lead to overheating.
4. Single-Serving Food
They may be useful for astronauts but single serving foods actually create a bigger hassle for campers. The convenience of a meal in a small pack flies out the window when you realize the amount of waste they create. Remember you carry out what you carried so try packing foods like granola in bulk.
5. Matches
One of the biggest misconceptions in camping is that matches are essential. Many fail to realize that if these little fire starters get wet they are completely useless. And that’s why the durable lighter is best.
6. Water Bottles
Remember for backwoods camping supplies, you carry out what you carry in, so avoid packages of water bottles which only create more waste. See the #1 item under essential backwoods camping supplies on what to take and avoid bulky plastic.
Your Questions About What To Take Camping For Food
Carol asks…
What kind of food to take camping?
My husband and I will be going to a primitive campground next month. I haven’t found any info on their website about whether or not they have something you can use to cook.
Do most primitive sites have grates that can be used over fires for cooking? I haven’t been camping in 20 yrs, and I’m clueless about what to bring.
If you camp, what kind of meals do you cook? What about things like milk and eggs? Just keep them in a cooler? Thanks.
J Camp answers:
In my experience, primitive sites do not have fire grates unless they are controlled by the government or state. And even then, there is a shot that you won’t have a grate. So the rule of the boy scouts is to be prepared. Take a small grill that you can use with firewood or with just charcoal.
Take charcoal with you as well as matches and lighter fluid. Some places do not allow you to bring firewood into the campsite for fear of bring critters into their forest preserve.
Plan each meal so that you have enough for the entire time. Pack stuff in Zip loc bags so that when your ice melts, you won’t lose the food.
Take a water-tote so you can carry water into your campsite.
Don’t forget a lantern and flashlight as well as tp and that’s not an Indian Tee Pee either. (toilet paper)
I suppose you should not forget your tent either.
And, if you need some camping recipes, you could go to the link below.
Happy Camping!
Steven asks…
What is the best food to take camping?
We are going to norfolk for 4 days and 3 nights and don’t really know the best foods to take. What are the options we can have for breakfast lunch and dinner? We’ve come up with things such as pasta, beans, burgers, however we only have a small portable cooker with 2 rings…
any suggetions? Thanks
J Camp answers:
Sausages and rolls. Pasta and beans are a pain to clean up after
Mary asks…
What to take camping?? Food?? HELP!!?
Ok so me n ma 2 friends are goin up to the river tonight.. we’re staying at a retreat…
At the retreat they hav a big kitchen with stoves n stuff lyk that n they also have BBQs..
We’re only staying for 1 night but we dnt kno wat to take to eat….
We dnt want to spend heaps of money but wat r the best things 2 take???
Thankyou:)
J Camp answers:
Id suggest take some snacks like chips, cookies, and if they dont supply you with the food then idk, maybe take like chicken? Lol well take sheets a pillow, underwear, and other cloths lol
Ken asks…
What’s the best food to take camping at a festival?
So far I’ve come up with :-
Rice + Pasta (pre-cooked in tupperware boxes)
Sausage Rolls
Canned Fruit
Fresh Fruit (bananas, apples, oranges) …maybe fresh veg as well?
Salted Peanuts/ Peanut M&M’s
Bombay Mix
Breakfast Bars/ PopTarts
Rolls (white or brown)
Crackers
Honey/ Jam/ Peanut Butter
Sliced Cheese (but not the plastic crap)
Sweets + Crisps (any!)
Beef Jerkey
Canned Tuna (maybe?)
Lunchables
Pickles
Juice
Water Bottles (and one huge bottle for the tent)
J Camp answers:
Mushrooms and beer, It’s a festival not a feastival.
Charles asks…
what food can i take for camp? also i need recipe ideas for dinners/breakfast?
at school camp, wer to make our own dinner, breakfast and lunch. For four days. we also will be hiking 13 KM with the food rations and clothing. so i need ideas on what to take food wise and what i can make. I need light food supplies and ideas for a dinner/breakfast recipe that i can make in a short period of time. I can’t take any meat, nut or even dairy products.
J Camp answers:
Maybe some oranges/apples for the first few days, dried fruits, canned food, beef jerky(?), lollies for a energy boost, muesli bars, biscuits, if you’re able to boil water soup mixes, noodles.
Laura asks…
What’s a good food to take camping?
I need ideas for something to eat on a camping trip that I don’t have to warm up. Something other than sandwiches.
J Camp answers:
Cheese, salami and crackers. Bring some mustard packets for a little extra tang.
Sandra asks…
What food to take camping?
I’m going camping and I need meal plans, but here’s the catch, my campsite is a mile from the car AND there is a burn ban, we also do not have a camp stove, so I have no way to cook or heat anything. What are ideas for FULL meals and snacks. Thanks!
J Camp answers:
Cooler full of ice and cold sandwiches:
Ham salad, egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, (you can use bologna instead of the meat); You can bring tortillas and wrap up your sandwiches, lettuce would be GREAT in one. Cold cuts, cheese,
BLT’s, precook your bacon (or buy precooked bacon)
Potted meat with crackers; or bread; PB&J
Veggies & dip
chips
potato salad
fruit
chips & salsa
chips & dip
Breakfast options:
Cereal & milk
danishes
donuts
cereal bars
I’m precooking bacon and an egg omlet that we’ll wrap up for breakfast tortillas
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Your Questions About Camping Supplies Cheap
Steven asks…
Camping in Australia?
I would like to learn more about camping in Perth Australia. I am planning a trip there next year. What are the entrance fees like: Daly, weekly, monthly? Can one get around Perth easily by bicycle? Does anyone know any websites in Australia that sell camping equipment; Tents, sleeping bags, and supplies? This is to find out if it is cheaper to buy my own here in Canada, or pick these items up in Australia. Where are the best places to camp, Perth on the West Coast, or other places on the East Coast of Australia, by the way my age next year will be 60, I am retired and looking for adventure down under, any suggestions are appreciated, thank you.
J Camp answers:
Here is a link to camping in Western Australia:
http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Things_to_See_and_Do/Outback_Adventure/Pages/Camping_In_Western_Australia.aspx
Here is a link to one shop that sells camping goods:
http://www.camping-r-us.com.au/
You can google many more.
I would think it would be cheaper to buy in Australia, as the cost of excess baggage on the flight may be prohibitive and you can travel to Australia with less stuff to carry.
There are countless campsites in Australia and southern NSW is really nice for camping.
Daniel asks…
What are some creative ways to make money?
I have already applied to regular jobs (summer camps,babysitting etc.) no luck! i need one hundred dollars by July for a really good swim team iv’e been on and want to continue through the summer so i can get good and get a scholership.My parents say if they have to pay for me to swim threre going to put me on a reck team cause it’s cheap. But i’m on a better level then a reck team and i will NOT get good that way! The fee is $100 a month plus any supplies i might need for the good team. Do you have any ideahs?
J Camp answers:
If you can get the money from your parents for the reck team. You can try the following formula,
$100 – ( reck team money ) = X
X= babysitting + walking the dogs 
)
Chris asks…
How many of you would/have applied for this?
PARENT – Job Description
POSITION :
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an,
often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational
skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include
evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some
overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites
on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also
required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least
temporarily, until someone needs £5. Must be willing to bite tongue
repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule
and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this
time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small
gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must
screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of
multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of
all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one
minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product
safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery
operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for
the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of
the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and
janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :
None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without
complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that
those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when
they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever
is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you
actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition
reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this
job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs
and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
J Camp answers:
LMAO!
First got the job 8yrs ago and have since been lucky enough to add two additional responsibilities into the mix!
Hard work it’s true, but there’s absolutely nothing like that first smile in the morning, the hug that starts at the other side of the room and is at full tilt when it hits you, or the sound of your 2yr old saying ‘wuv you mummy’.
Also teaches you to appreciate quiet, lol!
Lisa asks…
need cheap transportation to hotel from airport in dallas, tx?
Hey i am going to cr england trucking school on sunday the 19th and im flying to dallas from charleston, sc instead of the alternate bus route that they supplied. The hotel they are putting me in is about 25 miles from dallas fort worth airport. There is no shuttle to that hotel because it is too far. Does anybody know any cheap transportation to get to the hotel. i called a cab service and they said about $55. Does that seem right at all. The hotel is the best west or formerly ramada inn on 711 east camp wisdom rd. duncanville, tx for anybody that is familiar with this area.
J Camp answers:
Cab price sounds about right. The cab prices in Dallas are regulated by the city so they will all cost the same. You can try Super Shuttle, it will be $36, but you will share the van with up to 7 people. Http://www.supershuttle.com/ click on “need a fare quote” and the zip code for that hotel is 75116, click the button that says search hotels and you will be able to type in ramada and pick the one you’re at. The fare from DFW airport to the one in Duncanville came to $36.
Maria asks…
Would anyone like to apply for this position?
POSITION TITLE:
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Long term, team players needed, for challenging,permanent work in an often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute and an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION:
None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
lol Come on, its funny! And so true in so many ways. I just wanted to share and possibly brighten someone’s day. We’ll see if it gets deleted……
J Camp answers:
I’m already on the job everyday, plus run by business at the same time with a three year old. Fun Fun Fun!!
Joseph asks…
Retained Earnings Statement Help?
Sleep Cheap is a private camping ground near the Lathom Peak Recreation Area. It has compiled the following financial information as of December 31, 2007.
Revenues during 2007: camping fees $178,100 Dividends $11,700
Revenues during 2007: general store 32,500 Notes payable 65,000
Accounts payable 14,300 Expenses during 2007 167,700
Cash on hand 11,050 Supplies on hand 3,250
Equipment 154,700 Common stock 52,000
Retained earnings (1/1/2007) 6,500
Determine net income from Sleep Cheap for 2007 and complete the financial statements below based on the information provided.
It tells me to list assets in order of liquidity, this is what is causing the problem for me.
Any help would be great
J Camp answers:
In order of liquidity: Cash, Supplies, Equipment.
George asks…
After Child Support to ex-wife, Should husband pay for extras?
Let me start by stating that my husband is a good father. He spends quality time with all his children (2 w/ex-wife & 2 w/me). He gets my 2 step-children on the weekends and has never canceled on picking them up, he’s never been late on child support, and he’s never been in arrears. Also, he drives an hour to pick them up and an hour to drop them off b/c it’s cheaper to live out of the city. She got the house when they divorced & we’re still in an apartment. And, this past summer, she claimed she had to take a trip & asked that he keep them the whole summer instead of the 1 month that’s outlined in the decree. He agreed b/c he wants his children at all costs & she kept the child support checks all summer. The point is that he’s a wonderful dad and not a deadbeat. His ex-wife petitioned the divorce b/c she claimed she married too young and wanted out. Now, recently his ex-wife has been asking him if he would agree to pay for camps, school supplies, dance classes, piano classes, etc. It never seems to stop. My question is: Should he pay for extras??? I’m starting to wonder if she’s using him or does she really need the help for the children. Mind you she makes more money than him. I don’t want to come off as the greedy step-mom, but, should he feel obligated to pay for extras or should she make ends with what he gives? Please no bias answers from mothers who don’t receive child support from their children’s fathers. Believe me, there are men out there who do their fatherly duties. His ex-wife just wanted out regardless that he’s a wonderful husband and provider.
Oh, we also pay for health insurance, which I’m sorry is pretty expensive. When I got married, I jthought that my hubby would just pay child support and health insurance. And, of course a car when they’re 16, college, & of course the weddings. But, piano lessons? He still should pay more?
J Camp answers:
I feel you pain…. My husband deals with the same crap, and sadly most the time we just give her the money to prevent her from being a bit**. But at some point you have to draw the line. I don’t think you should have to pay for “extras” on top of paying child support which I’m guessing is about 30% of his income (actually more when you count the health insurance he is providing). You guys also have a house to maintain for these children and many of the same expenses as the mother does.
You should check with your states statutes regarding extended visitation credits for when a child you are paying child support on is in your care for more than 27 consecutive days. In my state you can get 50% of the child support you paid back for these time periods. Allthough 50% seems pretty crappy, its better than getting nothing back and paying someone money when it is obviously not going towards your child. You too house them, clothe them, feed them and so forth. Go get what is rightfully yours.
I say our men need to put their foot down. The court calculated child support according to the law and child support is meant to help pay for those extras. My hubby doesn’t accept child support for his two children that live with us full time (their mothers act like it would burden them too much and its just easier to not deal with it), yet he pays out the ass for the one that lives with her mother and she continually asks for more. I think as soon as that gravy train tops throwing out money the requests will eventually stop.
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Your Questions About Camping Supplies List
Richard asks…
we’re going on a three day camping trip, is there a list of supplies we need?
we will be “roughing it” in a tent, with the closest town with amenities (i.e. Wal-mart) 45 minutes away, so if we forget something, we’re SOL. we even have to bring drinking water and a portable shower. we cant forget anything, but dont camp like this pften. what should be bring? (we will also be bringing our dog, do i need anything but food for him?)
J Camp answers:
Hello,
Use the checklist pages below to brainstorm. You don’t need as much as you think…but then again, items like baby wipes and band aids are nice to have! Enjoy.
- Mike
Laura asks…
im about to go camping and im making a supply list could ya help me out?
iv put stuff like shovels hatchets toilet paper lighters but what else do i need? please help me out here
J Camp answers:
List are long and many items can be optional based on your activity. I’ll give you a link to great info
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+camping+checklist.html
Paul asks…
3 week camp supply list ?
im going to a sleep away camp for 3 weeks and im a 12 yo girl (:
like how much shaving creme would i need ?
how many shorts and shirts ?
socks and undies ?
any other things?
please help ! (:
J Camp answers:
Well i cant really answer any of these questions because they’re all based on your personal routine and such. If you shave your legs like everyday you’re going to need a lot of shaving cream, but if you shave once a week you won’t need as much. Also on clothes and stuff i would just count out each day and decide how many shirts and underwear you need a day (like you might want extras in case you spilled something or whatever) and for shorts and stuff i would suggest bringing enough to rotate… Not enough for everday… You can rewear shorts and pants as long as they’re not super dirty. Just go through your daily routine in your head and make a list of everything you need in a day.
Maria asks…
What should I bring camping?
Hey I need a list of camping supplies, preferably a big one. We are going camping and hiking in the mountains.
We have a propane stove, 2 tents, one lantern, and not much else.
Thanks
J Camp answers:
Here is a check list
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+camping+checklist.html
Mary asks…
What supplies are necessary for a three day camping trip?
My husband and I will be going into the woods alone for three days but I want to make sure I have everything I need. Can you give me a list and some helpful hints, or maybe some ideas for fun things to do out there? It is our anniversary. Two yrs of marriage…
J Camp answers:
Water
Sports drink
Trailmix
Stuff to make fire
For fun, you can hike and walk on trails.
And stay away from ALL ivy! You don’t want posion ivy!
Good luck and congrads!
Almost forgot! Bug / mosqito spray!
Donald asks…
I need a long list of chores, can you give me some?
I am trying to make 100+ dollars for my camping supplies so i need a long list of chores/ work that i could do for my parents worthy of one hundred dollars.
J Camp answers:
Bathroom
clean the shelves
de-scum the walls
clean the floors
clean the walls
mop out the room
wipe the ceiling
de-dust the S bends
Clean the bowl
clean the shower head
clean the bath
thats just the bathroom
think further to the other rooms
screen doors
fire place
foyer
cellar
ample opportunity for money
Joseph asks…
any1 have the supply list for camp takodah??
heyy everyone!!
im leaving for one of the best camps in the world on sunday!!, but i lost the supply list, so does anyone happen to have it??
i wud rly appreciate this!!
thx a bunch
xoxox
J Camp answers:
Hi there ,
Call Sarah, 603-352-0447 or email sarah@camptakodah.org.
Best regards pops..
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Your Questions About Betsey Johnson Shoes
Mandy asks…
Betsey Johnson shoes?
Are there similar shoe brands/names to Betsey Johnson? I am buying shoes for a friend but want to explore all options that may be similar. thanks!! (Not trying to be cheap, lol. Just feel like there have to be other designers doing similar work)
J Camp answers:
I found some at http://www.shopert.com. I found them couple weeks ago and I am their #1 fan. They are a One-Stop Mens apparel website. I’ve been waiting for this typr fo website for yrs, yay Shopert.
Http://shopert.com/products.php?type=category&id=57§ion=2
Lizzie asks…
where are betsey johnson shoes sold?
ok so i went to the united states for the weekend and found the most amazing pair of betsey johnson shoes but they didn’t have my size 
but i’m hoping to find them! i’m not sure what stores would have betsey johnson shoes i live in toronto but am willing to look around the GTA if necessary to find these shoes
http://bootsaholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/betsey-johnson-lace-bootie.jpg
those are the shoes but i just really want to find where i could find other betsey johnson shoes because i saw alot of really cute shoes
THANKS!!!
J Camp answers:
Well there are two betsey johnson stores in toronto:
102-104 YORKVILLE AVE
TORONTO, ON M5R 1B9
(416) 922-8164
Mon-Wed 10 am – 7 pm
Thu-Sat 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm
and…
1 BASS PRO MILLS DRIVE
VAUGHAN, ON L4K5W4
(416) 663-3700
Mon-Sat 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday 11 am – 7 pm
I’m sure that one of these stores would have the shoes you want. Hope the helps
Mark asks…
Does anyone know where to get these betsey johnson shoes?
they are from summer colection it matches my daughts dress for her party of anyone knows wear to get these to us by dec.8 (this sat.) here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220177681482&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012
please help this is a fashion emergancy
J Camp answers:
I work at a betsey and those shoes (“glitter pollys”) are actually from last spring. I know this response is a little late but if you still want to try tracking them down try calling one of the outlet stores:
California – 805.987.4002
New York – 845.928.4679
Texas – 956.565.0110
Just ask for the Lemon Glitter Pollys in the size you need and hopefully they can help you out.
Daniel asks…
Where can I buy these Betsey Johnson shoes [pics]??
http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/vcn3711/?action=view¤t=betseyshoes.jpg
I saw them on Raquel Reed’s buzznet but she didn’t say where she found them. Where can I buy them, I already checked a bunch of places and Betsey‘s website.
Thanks.
xx
J Camp answers:
Here’s a link to buy them at amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Betsey-Johnson-Womens-Slingback-Fuschia/dp/B000SMPWSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1199489273&sr=1-1
Richard asks…
What shoes match this betsey johnson dress?
http://www.betseyjohnson.com/store/productdetails2.aspx?productid=6549&np=1140
I’d buy pink heels but I don’t want some shoes that I’ll wear only once. I have shing black peep toes with bows on them…do black pumps look ok? What kind of shoe?
J Camp answers:
Definitely not black. Go with pink or cream, and get a simple shoe. Let your dress be the main focus of your outfit.
Sharon asks…
where can i buy a pair of betsey johnson shoes?
ok i want to buy a pair of betsey jonhson ALISON shoes the lace ones!!! i’m a size 7 and i can’t seem to find them anywhere. i live in toronto but i’m willing to go out of town to get the shoes within reason.
http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/b1/4/AAAAC-sM6FkAAAAAALFIhA.jpg?v=1266533259000
those are the shoes!
thanks in advance!
J Camp answers:
Try zappos.com or amazon.com
Joseph asks…
Steve Madden or Betsey Johnson shoes?
Why?
Or other similar brands?
J Camp answers:
Im going to be the dissent and say betsey johnson.
Steve madden shoes are so BORING, like you’ve seen them all before and you’d probably see the same shoe again at prices much more expensive and much cheaper, because EVERYONE’s making the same things.
Betsey johnson shoes are unique, playful, colorful. No-one else is making shoes as cute as hers (okay…some people are, but those shoes are much more expensive than the $100-200 range). If you wear betsey johnson shoes, you can rest assured that few other people will have the same style as yours, and that is to your gain because the shoes are that adorable. It’s also almost twice as expensive, but the quality and design make up for that, in my opinion
that being said, if you’re a staid conservative person, you’d better go with steve madden. If your youthful and flirty, i’d go with the betsey johnson.
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Your Questions About What To Take Camping With Kids
Donna asks…
I would like to take my two kids camping, for the first time, what should I bring other than a tent?
I have two kids, ages 8 and 9. I am a single mom. I bought a tent and would like to take them camping, but am unsure of the types of things I should bring. I know the basics, tent, blankets, first aid kit, food, insect repellent. But I’m looking to do this for as cheaply as possible. Here is what we have so far, blankets, pillows, tent, and even transportation to and from a camping site, we’ve got bottles to fill with water, and even some sparklers for fun. Any ideas? I’m sure I could come up with a list on my own, but I’d prefere to get suggestions from people who have already been there and done that. Thanks in advance
I’ve decided to go to a camp grounds, especially where it is our first time. I’d like to go for three days. It will cost me about 120 bucks {still looking for cheaper} So far all the suggesstions are awsome, and informative. I’m learning a great deal. I am also going to try to convince another adult to come to so that I can sit back and relax.
J Camp answers:
Http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm
http://camping.about.com/od/campingforbeginners/Advice_for_Beginners.htm
Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com)
Shelter and Bedding (essentials)
__ tent
__ tarp
__ sleeping bag
__ sleeping pad
__ headrest
Cooking and Dining (essentials)
__ water
__ food
__ cooler
__ camp stove
__ mess kit
__ can opener
__ charcoal
Clothes
__ t-shirts
__ shorts
__ jeans/pants
__ socks
__ shoes/boots
__ camp shoes
__ hat/cap
__ sweater
__ rain poncho
__ underwear
__ swim suit
__ laundry bag
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
Personal Hygiene
__ tooth brush
__ tooth paste
__ wash rag(s)
__ towel(s)
__ soap
__ comb/brush
__ nail clippers
__ razor
__ toilet paper
__ _____________
__ _____________ Shelter and Bedding (optionals)
__ book
__ cot
__ comforter
__ throw rug
__ pillow
Cooking and Dining (optionals)
__ charcoal chimney
__ smoker
__ Dutch oven
__ hot dog sticks
__ pie irons
__ chairs
__ folding table
__ table cloth
__ butane lighter
__ screen room
Cleaning Items
__ broom
__ dust pan
__ whisk broom
__ lawn rake
__ dish pan
__ detergent
__ dish rags
__ ppt scrubber
First Aid Kit
__ personal medication
__ bandages
__ aspirin, Tylenol
__ medical tape
__ sterile gauze
__ elastic wrap
__ antiseptic wipes
__ antibiotic cream
__ burn ointment
__ sunburn lotion
__ hydrogen peroxide
__ scissors
__ tweezers
__ eye wash
__ sanitary napkins
__ snake bite kit Chuck Box
__ salt and pepper
__ herbs and spices
__ cooking oil
__ pot holders
__ paper towels
__ napkins
__ plastic trash bags
__ tongs and spatula
__ aluminum foil
__ measuring cups
__ plastic silverware
__ paper plates/bowls
__ plastic cups
__ zip lock bags
__ knives
__ cutting board
__ cork screw
Miscellaneous Items
__ binoculars
__ bird guide
__ bug spray
__ bungi cords
__ camera
__ candles
__ cards, games
__ cell phone
__ clothes pins
__ compass
__ duct tape
__ fishing gear
__ flashlight
__ frisbee
__ GPS
__ kites
__ knife
__ lantern
__ matches
__ pen and paper
__ rope
__ shower bag
__ sun block
__ tools
__ water filters
__ whistle
Chris asks…
Camping with kids?
I’m taking my 3 kids camping this weekend with my parents, while hubby stays home (he has to work, and is NOT a camper!). I’m wondering what all I should pack for the kids to keep them busy & occupied. It’s a small private peice of land that was given hook up’s and what not that my dad’s boss owns. It’s not a traditional campground- no playground, no camp store, no basketball court, etc. It’s on a river, but it’s one that isn’t suitable for swimming (at least at that spot).
So, what should I take or pack for them? I have not taken them camping since I was pregnant with my youngest, and my middle child didn’t do well (he was only 2), so we have not done this before. My kids are 10, 7, and 4. Any idea’s?
J Camp answers:
OK, this is fun with kids that age… Bring lanterns so at night you can tell stories, bring marshmallows, so you will burn them in a fire… Bring books, if you have, bring a telescope so you can see the stars at night..
It will be so much fun!! An adventure!!
Betty asks…
Camping With The Kids Question???
My husband and i are taking the kids camping at his moms cottage, we figure it’ll do the kids some good to have the experiences of camping while being outdoors. Mt problem is this my mother in law lives on a small island so her home is surrounded by water so i am deathly afraid that my 4yr old son who is very defiant and very daring will leave the tent in the middle of the night and purhaps go into the lake and drown cause he can’t swim yet.
Would it be wrong of me to padlock the zipper from the inside while i’m in there to prevent this from happening or do you think he’ll be to afraid to leave the tent?
My husband thinks he’ll be fine but in our own apartment he tore out his screen and crawled out the window(basement apartment) and hopped on a city bus for 2 blocks before the driver brought him home.(the things kids do when they go to bed or when your not looking, sheesh)
what should i do? I’m really afraid and considering cancelling the trip because of this.
going to the bathroom isn’t a problem he is still wearing pullups to bed at night.
J Camp answers:
No. Don’t padlock the zipper. What if he has to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night? A better idea is for you to sleep in the tent with him perhaps with your sleeping bag in front of the door. That way if he wants to “sneak” out he won’t be able to because he will have to go through you first.
Thomas asks…
Should KIDS be allowed to take cell phones to camp?
Lately, there has been some controversy regarding certain camps in my community and their policies for parents and children. The current policy is that the kids attending the camp cannot bring cell phones, cameras and/or call their parents. The mission of the camp is to teach children independence and responsibility AWAY from their parents and the camp directors believe that if the children are in constant contact with their parents, it defeats the purpose of trying to foster independence from them.
Should the kids be allowed to take their cell phones and talk to their parents while at camp or not?? The camp is for 2 weeks and the ages of the children participating range between 8-18.
Personally, I would NEVER support a camp that would not allow minor children to contact their parents/guardians at any time of their stay. What do you think??
thanks for sharing your thoughts
J Camp answers:
I agree with you. If the child is homesick, they should be able to talk to them, but really not bring their cell phones so they can call whenever you want… But i do agree that the children there need to learn how to be independent…. Without their parents. So yes i agree that they should not plus in some camps you can’t even get cell service so what’s the point?:!
Joseph asks…
How can i get a large group of hyper kids to take a nap?
Im helping this lady with a day camp…It’s made of mostly younger kids, 5-10 years old…We tried to have them take a nap today, but they were so hyper, and we didn’t know what to do to calm them down.. I know that you can do an activity with a lot of running and such, to calm them down… is there anything else I can do??
Well look, it’s not like we’re forcing them to go to sleep, we just want to do something to calm them down. We took a vote to see how many of them would like a time to nap throughout the week, and about 3/4 of them raised their hand. We were going to have them sleep, but their energy grew, so me and the supervisor decided that it would be a good idea for me to look it up, and see if there was anything to help them fall asleep, if them still wanted to.
J Camp answers:
Slip the monsters a Micky (just joking) I’m one of the many that don’t like to be around kids.
Steven asks…
My best friend always wants to take this kid with him everywhere. What should I do?
I am a 49 year old, single, straight male. My best friend is a 57 old, single gay male. I haven’t been in a relationship in about 2 years due to health and financial problems and my friend, I’ll call him “Dave” has not been in a relationship in over twenty years, not even really dated. Anyway, we have been good friends for about twenty years. We go to the movies, go to lunch, stuff like that. Dave is a pretty strange guy I have to say, a lot of weirdness about him. But I’m no picnic either, and have problems with depression, weight gain, etc, but I do like to date and get out when I am able-Dave does not though, he says he’s had it with the dating scene. Anyway, the thing is Dave has this think about boys. I know it sounds weird but he always likes to be friends with a little boy. I’ve seen him go through about three of them now, he starts out befriending them when they are about 7, 8 or 9, usually neighborhood kids, and then when they reach adolescence they usually don’t want to hang around with Dave anymore and he finds a new one. I’ve had a hard time dealing with this over the years because it just seems so weird. And I’ve told him that and so have his other friends (“in so many words”) over the years too that its just kind of strange. The problem is now Dave is friends with this kid I’ll call Bobby who is about 10. And whenever I try to plan something with Dave he automatically tries to include Bobby with whatever it is we are doing. Sometimes he even takes the kid camping but I won’t go because that just seems even too strange to me. As friends, we are all expected to be on board with this friendship that Dave has with Bobby, if you even mention it in a negative way he gets very defensive. He is vehemently against pedophiles, and I truly believe he has never touched one of these kids or ever would-but then I think I read somewhere that pedophiles are more emotionally about kids then they are physically, is that true? Who is the one with the problem? Me because I can’t accept hanging around Dave when this kid has to be around, or Dave because he always wants this kid around? The other think is too, Bobby has two sisters about the same age and Dave won’t take them anywhere. I mean, I know hey, maybe the guy just likes kids, but it seems so weird that its always boys he hangs around with and he will never take Bobby’s sisters anywhere and doesn’t want to be around them. Me, I really just don’t like kids that much I guess-I have gone to the park with Dave and Bobby before and it was kind of fun I guess, but really I prefer to be around adults. What should I do? Should I just be more accepting of Dave and his penchant for hanging around with kids or should I regard this as really just too weird and find new more normal friends?
J Camp answers:
No , no NO you should not be accepting of this! You obviously have a little doubt in your mind about why your friend wont take Bobby’s sisters out to play. Why does your friend only befriend little boys? That isnt right and the bell went off in my head too.
Where is this kid’s parents? I would be concerned for his safety. And yes pedophiles do almost want to have an emotional attachment to the child so he may seem like he is doing nice things for Bobby , taking him out to the park and whatever ,but why only male children? Why not Bobby’s sisters? You have to ask yourself these things.
Another thing you could try doing , is pretending I guess to be “interested” in children too , and see how your friend reacts. Like maybe you could falsely make a sexual suggestion involving the child and see how your friend reacts.
This is legitimately concerning, and I hope you do the right thing to get to the bottom of this whole child thing..OH and Im GLAD you’re there with the child to make sure nothing happens to that boy!
DO SOMETHING about this!
Nancy asks…
What was your worst camping experience?
What was your worst camping experience?
Hi. My husband and I decided to take 6 kids camping with us and 2 of them were mine. The rest were my nieces aged from 6-13. My kids Lizzy age 2 and Maddie age 4 and my nieces Alayna age 6, Nicole age 10, Jaymee age 11 and Britney age 13. I am 28 myself and my husband is 29. We decided since Alayna, Nicole and Jaymee haven’t seen Britney since 2009 (Britney moved, but shes moved back into the area) we would take them all camping, BAD IDEA. Well lets start from the begining, we were packing up for 1 weeks trip. All of that food, blankets, pillows, toys etc. We filled up 2 cars with all that stuff (we took 3 total). So we get all packed up and leave. Now Britney has never been camping before. As soon as we got up there Nicole, Jaymee and Britney went to the bathroom and complained about how dirty it was and was recording on the phone saying “the camp store is cleaner than those bathrooms”. Then they were talking in hillbilly voices (ANNOYING) and wouldnt shut up while me and my husband were trying to put up our trailer tent. They were singing very loudly with hillbilly voices. Then all the little kids were throwing fits because some couldnt sit by Britney and blah blah blah (They did this alot). Then they argued over who got the tenis racket (we only ahd 3) and the younger kids were screaming and crying because the older kids wouldnt give them turns. Then we let them take a walk on their own before dinner was ready (all together) and who-ever was the “brilliant one” and decided to teach the little kids to knock over port a pottys and chase golfcarts and it was raining too and i went to go look for them and they were going to the place where they tell you what activites there is to do that night (WE TOLD THEM BEFORE WHAT ACTIVITES THERE WAS) and i picked up the little kdis in my car there was no room for the big kids so i made them walk and (stalked them) to make sure they go back to the tent. Then we took them to the park and they were argueing over the teet or tot and my daughter got a splinter and it strated pouring it was horrible, Went back to the tent. Then Nicole wanted to sleep by Britneyy tonight (they stay upo and talk and giggle so NO). She has the biggest fit ever and cried and said “your not the boss of me” and “im not eating ” and “my mom made me come on this trip i didnt want to i hate you” and she called her mom and asked to be picked up (Her mom refused to drive because the campsite was 2 1/2 hours away and it was 7pm). So then we ate dinner and they went to the creek now my 2 year old daughter was scared to walk in the water and Jaymee was holding her and asked help from Nicole and Britney but they just left them and went up more in the creek, that irratated me. Then they went to roast marshmellows and burnt everyone of them ON PURPOSE (the older kids im talking about) so it was in the fire. I yelled at them. So theyw ent into the camper. There bed was being help up by 2 steel rods and they jumped ON PURPOSE (they know not too) and one cracked so we yelled at them. Then we went to bed from 9pm-12:30am they were up ALL NIGHT (dont ask why i have NO IDEA they woke me and my husband up, we didnt have any sleeping pills either) shaking the camper, bouncing up and down, making fart noises, whispering, laughing, getting in and out of the camper being OBNOXIOUS (the OLDER kids not the younger ones). Then at 4:30am Nicole was yelling “lets gather around the campfire and sing our campfire song” in a hillbilly voice. I yelled at them to go to bed and this is never happening again and were leaving tomorrow. I turned the TV off at 1:00am so they were doing this in pitch blackness. The little kids were asleep the whole time NOT US. We yelled at them constantly but they didnt care. So the next day we got the lil ones up at 6am and ate breakfast and went golfing (mini golfing) and i dont know why i wasted the 10$ on the older kids cuz they were being smarta$$es and using their hands (video recording it) and going on seperate courses cuz they didnt wanna wait for the lil ones. They said to me in a hillbilly voice “wasnt that a great game of golf arnt we the best golfers” Then we went past a sign that said have a beary good day and theyre like “aunt zoey r u having a beary good day” and saying beary after EVERYTHING they said. We told them to pick up the ground before we left they threw everything in the fire and video recorded it (That made me furious) so I told them to go to the car. They are the most disgustingest people ever. They didnt bring deodarent ON PURPOSE and lifted their arms up (they were sitting there for 45 minutes and doors wer shut) My car windows were foggy and oh my god we had to air out the car i made them leave all the doors open and sprayed them with febreeze for 10 minutes. Then Nicole lifted her arms up again while we were driving I yelled at her. We went home t
J Camp answers:
A freak blizzard in mid june 3 years ago, it went from +25C to freezing in about 8 hours. We were roughly 50 kilometers from the vehicle and over night the snow was knee deep and everything was soaked plus the tents all collapsed. It took 2 days to get out and we came across two grizzlies and an other couple black bear. Poor trip that was.
I live in the British Columbia Rockies.
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