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PREPARE FOR WAR! A Guide to Pennsic for the Complete Beginner

 

 


Sample Packing List

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General Equipment

  • tent*
  • ground cloth/tarp
  • tent stakes
  • rope
  • mallet, hammer and/or hatchet
  • small, sturdy shovel or entrenching tool
  • sleeping bag or blankets*
  • sleeping pad or mattress*
  • pillow
  • lantern and/or flashlight
  • spare batteries

Kitchen Equipment*

  • camp table
  • camp stove
  • extra fuel
  • matches
  • cooler
  • washbasin
  • dishrags and dishtowels
  • dish detergent
  • paper towels
  • garbage bags
  • extra plastic bags (Ziploc™)
  • aluminum foil
  • sponges and scrubbies
  • jerry jug (or other water container)
  • pots and pans
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • can opener
  • colander or strainer
  • cooking utensils (spatula, serving spoon, stirring spoon, cutting knife, ladle, whisk, tongs, meat fork)
  • potholders
  • eating utensils (cup, mug, plate, bowl, knife, fork, spoon)
  • table or box to place your stove on*
Food*
Obviously, you’ll need to work this part out for yourself.

Toiletries*

  • deodorant
  • hairbrush and comb
  • hairbands, barrettes, scrunchies, etc.
  • toothbrush
  • toothpaste
  • washcloth
  • soap
  • antibacterial hand cleanser
  • shampoo and conditioner
  • shower shoes
  • towels
  • face towel
  • nail clippers
  • small scissors
  • razor
  • shaving cream
  • feminine necessaries
  • heck, male necessaries!
  • insect repellent
  • lip balm
  • hand lotion

Health & Safety*
NOTE: There is no need to bring all of the following, but it’s always a good idea for an encampment to have at least one basic First Aid Kit at hand. For serious medical problems, seek a Chirurgeon.

  • SUNBLOCK!!!
  • sunhat
  • painkillers (aspirin, acetominophrine, ibuprofen, etc.)
  • Band-Aids™
  • Neosporin™ or Bactine™ (or equivalent)
  • isopropyl alcohol
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • adhesive tape
  • gauze
  • Q-Tips™
  • thermometer
  • any necessary personal medications

Clothing*

  • warm weather garb
  • cold weather garb
  • plenty of socks and underthings
  • winter/warm hat and gloves
  • heavy cloak
  • choice of footwear (cold and warm, wet and dry)
  • swimwear (a garb item or bathing suit)
  • couple of changes of modern clothing

Miscellaneous*

  • binoculars (for watching your favorite fighter on the field!)
  • materials you need to work on your latest SCA projects or hobby
  • books
  • playing cards
  • musical instruments
  • cassettes and player
  • radio
  • portable board games (period games preferred, of course)
  • chairs
  • tiki torches
  • lamp oil
  • extra blankets, throws, or sections of fabric to disguise modern chairs and coolers

Special Interest Items*
You know what you need to engage in your particular special interest at an event (combat, archery, bardic, arts and sciences, etc.). Remember to pack it.

*These items or areas are explained in more detail in the following sections.

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