Camping Essentials
Ah camping. The most humbling experience you’ll ever go through. Well, maybe not ever but pretty close. It can be a lot of fun if done right. I have been camping a few times and learned the hard way how necessary it is to have the proper items/tools handy at all times. Below is a quick list I put together. Depending on the type of camping trip you’re going on, you can customize this list to your needs and what will work best for you. Hope it helps!
What to bring:
A tent (footprint & stakes)
A comfortable sleeping bag
Sleeping pads (A MUST)
Instant water boil/freeze dried food
Pillow
Body/Face wipes
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Water/water pouch for backpack (if it doesn’t come with already)
Electrolytes
Hiking packpack
Protein bars
Sun Glasses
Lotion
Flashlight/Headlamps
Batteries
Comfortable hiking shoes
Camp chairs
A hat
Lantern
Safety Kit
Tool Kit
Pocket knife
Pepper spray
For a more in-depth list and overall camping information, please refer to REI’s camping checklist.
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