Duchess Bridget's SCA Camping Tips

By Bridget Lucia MacKenzie

#1 Camping Checklist   *   #2 Before You Go   *   #3 Making, Prepping and Packing   *   #4 Alcohol at War   *   #5 Dress for the Weather   *   #6 Survey the Site   *   #7 Trailers, and Shovels, Oh My

Tip #1: SCA Camping Checklist

You certainly do not have to bring all these items, but use this as a checklist to make sure the items you want to bring get packed in your vehicle.

Tent

  • tent, ropes, poles, stakes (remember ALL the poles!)
  • sledgehammer or mallet, shovel
  • extra rope, extra stakes
  • floor cloth and plastic tarp
  • dining/sun shade
  • poles, ropes, stakes for it
  • light colored flags to mark ropes
  • rugs
  • broom & dustpan

Campsite

  • duct tape
  • trunk
  • transport/storage boxes
  • camp chairs
  • folding table
  • sleeping bag, blankets
  • cot or mattress
  • air mattress & pump
  • pillow
  • cloths to cover boxes
  • porta-potty & sanitizer
  • trash containers and bags
  • poles for lanterns/banners
  • banners

Light/Heat/Cooking

  • fire extinguisher (for each tent)
  • fire buckets
  • tongs for fire
  • fuel for fire: wood or briquettes
  • large matches
  • firestarter
  • camp stove & fuel
  • flashlights, battery lanterns
  • Solar lights (remember NO flames inside tents)

Feast Gear

  • basket, tablecloth, napkins
  • plates, bowls, goblets
  • utensils, corkscrew
  • candles, candlesticks, matches
  • extra trashbags

Kitchen

  • cooler, ice
  • waterbottle/waterjug (1 gallon per person, per day)
  • paper towels, utility towels
  • cutting board, knives
  • dish soap, bleach, washbasin
  • scrubber sponge/steel wool
  • Dutch oven
  • pots, pans, skillet, griddle
  • measuring spoons/cups
  • bowls for mixing, serving
  • plates for serving
  • bug covers for food
  • tripod, grill, spit, oven
  • camp stove & fuel
  • corkscrew, bottle opener, can opener
  • spices, herbs, salt and pepper
  • sugar, honey, oil, tea, coffee
  • food, alcohol
  • aluminum foil, potholders
  • large spoons, forks, tongs, skewers
  • quart and gallon ziplock bags

Grooming

  • packaged wet-wipes
  • soap, shampoo, conditioner
  • toothbrush and paste
  • mouthwash
  • solar shower bag (there are solar showers and shower truck, so you may not need)
  • towels & washcloths
  • toilet paper
  • hairbrush, comb
  • makeup, mirror
  • shaving gear
  • feminine hygiene products
  • nailbrush & clippers
  • contacts and solution
  • glasses, hair ties
  • emergency sewing kit
  • scissors, safety pins, clothes pins for drying towels
  • lip balm, deodorant, hand lotion
  • bug spray, sunblock, sunburn lotion
  • personal protection supplies

Clothing

  • dirty clothes bag
  • rain poncho or tunic
  • shoes (several pairs)
  • boots
  • Camp shoes, slippers
  • belts, extra laces or ties
  • tunics, gowns
  • over-tunics, robes
  • underwear, chemises
  • jewelry, awards, coronet
  • cloak
  • headpieces, hats, veils
  • extra socks
  • extra clothes in waterproof container

Fighting Gear

  • armor bag
  • extra cup & supporter
  • armor
  • fighting boots
  • shield
  • gambeson
  • weapons
  • armor repair kit
  • more duct tape
  • authorization card
  • archery equipment
  • extra bowstring
  • Fighter Authorization card
  • fighting favor

Personal Use

  • earplugs
  • pouch, belt knife
  • wallet with ID, pic of ID and vaccination card on phone
  • money, bank card, spare keys
  • pen and paper
  • flashlight
  • fan
  • staff/walking stick
  • sunglasses
  • prescription medication
  • copies of prescriptions (incl. eyeglass)
  • allergy/hay fever medications
  • intestinal medications
  • ibuprofen
  • first aid kit
  • site pre-registration
  • proof of membership
  • maps/directions
  • hotel reservations
  • plane tickets

Extras

  • clock/radio/thermometer
  • cell phone, solar charger, brick battery
  • walkie-talkies
  • spare batteries
  • books
  • games, toys
  • calligraphy supplies
  • heraldry supplies
  • instrument and music
  • needlework, craft supplies


Tip #2: Before You Go


Tip #3: Making, Prepping and Packing - PRIORITIZE!


Tip #4: Alcohol at War


Tip #5: Dress for the Weather


Tip #6: Survey the Site

After unloading your vehicle and as you are driving to park, be aware of what camps and facilities are where in relation to the maps.

This will make it easier to find them as you walk the site over the course of the event.


Tip #7: Trailers, and Shovels, Oh My

If you are bringing a trailer, bring chocks to wedge under all the wheels. The wind can sometimes blow around empty trailers in the parking lots.

A SHOVEL can be the most critical tool at your campsite! Needed for filling gopher holes! But please try not to tear up the grass! And definitely do NOT hurt any of the trees!


Tip #8: At the War


Lynnette's Footer

Lynnette (Debbie) Home   |   Unicorn Fiber Arts Home   |   Timotheus (Tim) Home

House Zacharia Home   |   Brewing Home   |   Cooking Home

Questions? Comments? Whatever? Email

If these pages were useful or entertaining

                Copyright © by Debbie & Tim Coyle