Refined after years of going to star parties. Add any items necessary for
your personal comfort, or equipment needed for your telescope, etc.
CLOTHES
(Day/Warm Weather)
T-shirts
Jerseys
Shirts
Underwear
Blue Jeans
Belt
Shorts
Socks
Shoes
Hat
Light jacket
(Night/Cold Temperatures)
Long Johns
Thermal Socks
Boots
Vest (Goose down can double as a pillow)
Winter Jacket
Coveralls
Sweatshirts (at least two, one may be hooded)
Flannel Shirts
Wool Cap
Gloves
CAMPING
Tent (if not using an RV or staying in a motel or cabin)
Sleeping Bag
Cot
Cushions, or roll of foam (if sleeping on ground or floor of van)
Blankets
Sheets
Pillow & Pillow Case
Weather radio
FM radio (headphones)
Batteries (9V, C, AAA, etc)
Cooking utensils
Cleaning supplies
Paper towels
Trash bags
Food
Water
Knife
Matches or lighter
Fire extinguisher
Bug spray
Tools
PERSONAL ITEMS
Laundry Bag (or plastic bags)
Shower Sandals
Towels & Wash Cloths (at least 2 sets)
Soap
Razor (or electric)
Preshave & aftershave
Small Mirror
Comb (for those not follicle impaired)
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Deodorant
Kleenex / Handkerchief
Alarm Clock
Batteries (9V, C, AAA, etc)
Extra Glasses
Ear Plugs (for light sleepers in a group, this is a must)
Sleeping mask (Adds hours to your sleep after daybreak)
Swim Trunks (Optional)
Sun Tan Lotion
Sun Glasses
Chapstick
Medicine (prescriptions) etc.
Aspirin, Motrin, etc.
Benadryl (also useful for bee stings)
Imodium (In case Montezuma wants revenge)
Band aids, Iodine, & other first aid
OBSERVING ITEMS
Telescope or binoculars
Ladder or observing stool
Eyepieces
Filters
Portable power supply
Tarp, or cover for telescope
Dew zapper
Laser collimator
Star Charts
Observing Books
Notebook & pencils
Red Flash Lights (bright for walking, fainter for star charts)
Tools necessary for assembling telescope
Camera & Film
Computer
Small table
Chair