Get ready for MAN CAMP

This should give you just about everything you need to know for MAN CAMP.

Have a question beyond what’s covered here? Talk to your Trip Captain.

THE BASICS

  • Event dates are September 27-29, 2024.

  • You’re traveling with your unit to a place near Cincinnati, Ohio. Get details from your Trip Captain.

  • The nearest airport is the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), approximately 45 minutes away.

  • Keep in mind this event runs Friday at 1600 EST until Sunday around 1300 EST. You will want to plan flights around that timeframe, factoring in travel to and from the property.

 

Communications and Emergencies

Generally, we’re off the grid during MAN CAMP. We’ll be turning off cell phones before we head out to the campsite.

  • If there’s an emergency at home: Before MAN CAMP, your Trip Captain will give you a phone number for your family to call in the event of an emergency.

  • If there’s an emergency at MAN CAMP: We’ll have a medical response team onsite, and a way to get you from the campsite to a hospital.

 

What to Pack

Everything you pack needs to fit into one duffel bag and one backpack. You’ll be hiking all your gear over a mile, so pack lightly.

CLOTHES. Two main ideas: keep yourself dry, and dress in layers. Extra socks, a jacket for night, a rain layer, etc. You’ll also want work boots, or something rugged enough to handle hiking in the woods all day.

TOILETRIES. You pretty much just need Wet Wipes (for pooping) and a towel (like a shammy, just in case). A toothbrush and toothpaste is sort of optional. Don’t bother with a razor. You probably don’t need deodorant, unless it’s that prescription deodorant.

FOOD. We’ll supply lunch on Saturday, as well as beer/soda/water. Beyond that, you’ll need to bring your own—food for dinner Friday, Saturday breakfast and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Bring food that can be stored without refrigeration, and that doesn’t need a whole lot of prep time (unless you’re a campfire gourmet). Clif-Bars, jerky, cheese and crackers are all great options.


INDIVIDUAL CAMPING GEAR.

Make sure you get ahold of all of this stuff: 

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UNIT CAMPING GEAR. 

Make sure you’re covered with all these between everybody in your unit:

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OPTIONAL CAMPING GEAR. 

Bring this if you have it, and if you have room.

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WHAT NOT TO BRING.

Seriously you won’t need this stuff anyway.

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First time camping? Here’s some tips and camp hacks.