SEGMENT 1 - Planning the Trip
This is the most important part, primarily because if you forget something it could mean a long trip back to the ramp to get other supplies which is not cool. SO think things through and have a plan.
First The Boat make lists for each piece of your operation and you will be better off. I know it may sound a little anal BUT forgeting the regulator to the grill will make for an emergency sand grill that you will have to be your McGuyver back up plan.
Boat List.
- Gas, Oil and Safety Equipment (required)
- Chem lights for marking your boat so you don't have to leave your power on all night.
- Forward and Aft Anchor. Aft anchor should have long enough line to reach way up on shore. (don't want your boat dragging off in the middle of the night)
- Coolers (as many as needed but less is better) One for Drinking one for Storage and ICE
- The Storage one should not be opened very much to conserve ICE.
- 5 Gallon Bucket.
- Water in your fresh water tank if you have one. (Showers at night on the boat to get the salt water off will be refreshing).
Second make your camping list. (this list is for comfort so it can be trimmed for bare necessities.)
Campground List
- Tents. (3 people per is good unless you want privacy then 2 per)
- String and long poles. (You need a clothesline to hang wet things it is inevitable that you will want to hang things up. Whether it is clothes towels or trash and lanterns)
- Wood for fire and fire starter (If there is none on the island you are on enough to burn for about 3 hours OR more depending on your night activities.)
- Grill, Gas and Regulator (if your grill is small and the regulator detaches make sure you bring it) (If you forget it don't worry I will post a SAND GRILL design later on.)
- Lantern gas preferably.
- Toilet Paper.
- Shovel, Hammer and Knife (you always need a knife)
- Large bucket or storage container. (can be used to bring your blankets, pillows and air matress in) but will be empty for use later on. See the section on SETTING UP CAMP).
- Pillows, Sleeping bags, or blankets (sometimes a light sheet is all you need in the summer. (you may think you don't need a cover BUT you do. See the section on KEEPING THE BUGS OFF.)
- Chem Light for Camp, Head or Hand Flashlight. (for that middle of the night bathroom break)
- Small Battery Operated Fan (if you have one again this is just for comfort) Walmart $20bucks Light fan combo.
- Tarp place under the front of your tent to help with Sand (See the section on SETTING UP CAMP).
- Tent Candle, (Helps with Humidty)
Third Make your List of personal items you need.
- Clothes in a Back Pack. (Back Pack works the best, easy to carry and they can hold alot.) To keep Dry Clothes (put them on the boat in a dry compartment in the event of Rain. See the section on PREPARE FOR THE ELEMENTS).
- Towels (2, one for swimming one for showering)
- Any kind of Medications, Female products or Contact solutions etc....
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Flip Flops (shoes) (Water Shoes can be very comfortable)
- These should be the items you should think about when planning your trip. Remember the less you carry, The less you have to carry. Pack simple and try to be comfortable. Nothing Beats Camping on the Beaches in Florida especially the ones that you can only get to by boat. If you plan ahead to camp on the beach in Florida you truly can make an excellent overnight trip.
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