Camping Supplies

[Daerir]

Ok rangers, I have a small little camping kit in process. I didn't include food, clothes, or weapons here by the way. It includes:

a tarp shelter with a makeshift ground cloth
a spool of twine
an extra blanket if my cloak isn't enough. I also use this as a pillow
a tin case with a flint, steel, shredded cotton balls, and matches (just in case)
a tin containing a quill pen, along with some home made "parchment" and a bottle of ink
a sharpening stone
a fold up utensil tool with fork, spoon, knife, and a can/bottle opener
a walmart bota that I plan on making some sort of cover for
This little cook kit minus the cup because mines plastic (typical)


I also have these small jars that have potential if I can make a case for them. I am thinking about using them for salt, sugar, spices, etc. I plan on buying a stainless steel coffee mug too. Anything else that I should bring?

[Straelbora]

Good basic place to start. I've found myself wanting to have an entire 'authentic' kit to the point of feeling that I can't do ranger camping unless it's all proper.

[RikJohnson]

my only comment would be to dump the aluminum pans and find a set of stainless steel.
the weight isn't that much more but the cooking time is comparable and the health issues much safer.
You only need a pot, pan, plate and cup. and you can always eat out of the pot .

[brownl_91]

I just bring a tin coffee cup and an old metal coffee can. I use the can to cook all of my food. even steaks.

[Daerir]

Well I will admit, that I am looking for a better cook set now. I received two very nice cups one was tin and the other was stainless. I am now searching around for a nice pot/pan that isn't very heavy

[RikJohnson]

commenting on Brown's comment.
It is extremely easy to turn one coffee can into a wood stove, then use a slightly smaller one as a cook pot with a still smaller one as a cup or bowl.
Plus they all nest inside each other.

I'll draw up a diagram and post it later.