RV Camping ... Things you wish you brought but didn't

[crabandy]

I?ll add Sunscreen, chap stick, ibuprofen and deordorant. Sunscreen and chapstick for the sun, ibuprofen for the VAF Social and sleeping on the ground and deodorant for leg chafing. I can run 10 miles in running shorts no problem but 7-8 miles around OSH in cargo shorts is so much more pleaseant if I use a bit of deodorant as a ?lubricant? on my inner thighs.
Yeah, I said it. Chances are you?ll be making fun of me or trying it.....

[wirejock]

Originally Posted by crabandy

I?ll add Sunscreen, chap stick, ibuprofen and deordorant. Sunscreen and chapstick for the sun, ibuprofen for the VAF Social and sleeping on the ground and deodorant for leg chafing. I can run 10 miles in running shorts no problem but 7-8 miles around OSH in cargo shorts is so much more pleaseant if I use a bit of deodorant as a ?lubricant? on my inner thighs.
Yeah, I said it. Chances are you?ll be making fun of me or trying it.....

I will add a really good pair of walking shoes. I prefer Sketchers. Feather light and soft.
If you can't walk 10 miles in your shoes, find a better pair.
Buy Kuhl shirt and pants. They are awesome. They keep you cool and if you get wet, they dry quickly.
Buy a good vented hat like a Tilley. Protect the noggin. Baseball caps are neat but you'll be far more comfortable in a good hat after 12 hours in the sun.

Add these.
Mesh back pack. I get thanks every pass through the gate because they can see right through. It great for the swag and stuff you buy. Put these inside every morning.

Yeti water bottle full of ice. Cold water fountains are in the main hangar.
Fruit and snacks. I usually bring in healthy food to cut down on buying meals and to eat at least some healthy food.
Large trash bag. Makes a good rain coat. Or go to Jeppeson before 9AM and get freebies including rain panchos.
Small bottles of necessary personal items like 100% Deet, Sunscreen, Pain relief, etc.
Cell charger. You can plug in at the Honda stations.
Change of socks. Nothing worse than wet feet for blisters.


100% Deet is available from several manufacturers. Bottles are tiny because it takes practically nothing to keep bugs away. Just a couple drops sprayed will chase the mosquitos to someone using cheapo bug spray.
Go to Lycoming when you get tired and eat a few ice cream bars for free. Say hello to Sean Tucker.

[bkervaski]

Buy a good vented hat like a Tilley

Check! Favorite .. hat .. ever

This is all great info guys, keep it coming!!!

[Raymo]

Here's the stuff I bought, with weight in mind, for last OSH but didn't make it.

• CORE 6 Person Dome Tent 11' x9'
• Ultra-Lightweight Sleeping Bag, Terra Hiker Campact Sleeping Bag
• Moon Lence Sleeping Pad for Camping Backpacking Ultralight Compact Air Pad
• Moon Lence Inflatable Pillow Ultralight Camping/Travel Pillow
• Portable Charger RAVPower 26800 Battery Packs 26800mAh
• Trekology Portable Folding Camping Stool
• Image Portable LED Camping Lantern with Ceiling Fan
• AmazonBasics D Cell Everyday Alkaline Batteries (for light/fan)
• Coleman Seam Sealer

[ClayR_9A]

Clothesline and clothespins. To dry the stuff that gets wet.

Figure out a way to run the line between two points (wingtip and HS) at home, and bring/make a way to attach the line. (remove a wingtip screw and attach a small hook or loop)

Painters Masking Tape. To cover gas cap/canopy seams that might leak if you aren't used to parking your plane outside in the rain. Bring/use a canopy cover if you have one.

Lots of earplugs.

[fl-mike]

Pack light. You will go home heavier. When registration hands you that heavy glass mug for flying in, you will go over gross!...or, more over....

I tent camp, so:

• Ear plugs
• Air mattress
• Small pillow
• Hanging fan/light, battery powered
• The evenings are chilly for a FL boy, so hiking pants (windbreakers for your legs). Super light and dry fast.
• Small flashlight
• Headlamp if you are using the portapotties at night
• Hanging roll-up toiletries organizer for the showers and sink areas. There is a lack of places to set things down, or dry places to set things down.
• Flip flops or similar for shower time.
• A few hand towels. Seem easier to manage than bigger ones.
• Some kitchen size garbage bags for wet clothes, etc.

Oh, and practice flying (and landing) your plane heavy, slow, and aft CG. Don't be "that guy".

[wirejock]

Originally Posted by bkervaski

Check! Favorite .. hat .. ever

This is all great info guys, keep it coming!!!

Unrelated but if you want a hat, this is the best hat money can buy. Custom made. Nothing like a hat that's made just for your noggin.
I have am Indiana Jones Raiders fedora.
http://www.penmanhats.com/home.html

[DanH]

Two 6" x 6" squares of 1/2" plywood or 0.125" aluminum sheet. They go under your main tires, so if things get wet, they don't sink down to the wheelpants.

+1 on the eyeshade and earplugs for sleeping. Best Oshkosh advice I ever got.

Summer in Wisconsin is weird. I've seen 40F nights and I've seen 90F. Best bet is sweatpants and a sweatshirt. If it's cold you can sleep in them.

[dtw_rv6]

A blanket! It gets downright cold around 4am.

[scrollF4]

Originally Posted by crabandy

I’ll add Sunscreen, chap stick, ibuprofen and deordorant. Sunscreen and chapstick for the sun, ibuprofen for the VAF Social and sleeping on the ground and deodorant for leg chafing. I can run 10 miles in running shorts no problem but 7-8 miles around OSH in cargo shorts is so much more pleaseant if I use a bit of deodorant as a “lubricant” on my inner thighs.
Yeah, I said it. Chances are you’ll be making fun of me or trying it.....

OK, regarding chafing, let's get real. If you're going to tackle it, go full force:https://freshballs.com/fresh-balls/

Along with ALL the great advice posted in this thread, I simply NEVER leave home without 2 or 3 tubes of Fresh Balls (seriously). It works great for the aforementioned leg chafing...and all other chafing as well.

I NEVER leave home without it.

And for the ladies...: https://freshballs.com/fresh-breasts/

No joke, this stuff rocks! Don't pass Fiske without it.

PS: You're welcome.