Camping is one of those things that is meant to be fun and relaxing. However, you can’t camp without the proper gear. While you can keep it basic, you do need some items to help you have a decent experience. Here is some must-have camping gear.
11 Must-Have Camping Gear
Pop up tents – Gone are the days in which you have to spend hours putting together a tent. Pop up tents come in all shapes and sizes.
Air mattress – If you like sleeping on the ground, then good for you. For those who don’t like sleeping on the ground, you’ll want an air mattress.
Decent sleeping bag – When sleeping out in the cold weather, you need something to keep you warm, like a decent sleeping bag.
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Canopy tent – When someone is camping, then do a lot of sitting, which is why you need a great canopy tent. A tent to set up, so you can sit under and out of the elements of the weather.
Good campin’ chair – Like I said, camping requires a lot of sitting, so you’ll want to grab a decent chair that you can sit in.
Food staples – Something you should know about camping is you need to bring food staples. {Bread, meat, drinks, side items, firewood, basic utensils}.
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The right pillow – Sleeping out in the wild can be kind of rough on the body, which is why a camping pillow is important.
Camping toiletries – Yeah, when you’re out camping, you need camping toiletries. Start with camping toilet paper and see where the shopping trip takes you.
When you’re walking around camp, you need a pair of sturdy flip-flops to help you get around.
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Place battery operated nightlights in your RV or tent to help you see at night. Once the lights go out, it’s going to be hard to feel your way around.
Bring along a first aid kit to help ensure everyone stays safe! My kids seem to fall extra when it’s summer.
Camping is meant to be a way to relax, but it can also be fun. By having the right tools on hand, you can make camping way more fun.
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The items I have listed on here are must-have camping gear everyone needs when they’re out trying to relax and enjoy nature. What camping gear would you add to this list?
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