
Tent: This is, of course, one of the camping basics.It has taken five years to accumulate all of these items many of which were gifted as gifts for birthdays, Christmas’, anniversaries, etc. I also would like to note that I did not purchase all of the equipment on the camping list within a short period of time. Buying camping gear should be viewed as an investment that will allow you to see and experience the world in a whole new light. This list is for individuals who prefer to buy, use, and keep the equipment for years to come. Ironically, I ended up spending more because I had to buy all the equipment twice within a year or two.

As mentioned earlier, I started off buying the cheapest equipment and after a few times of using the equipment it would break quickly or it was too big and bulky. Many people have asked for advice regarding gear to bring and buy so I wanted to provide a car camping essentials guide.īefore you scroll to the ultimate camping list below, please note I have not included any cheap, frail equipment. I have since put a substantial amount of time researching gear and camping tips so we can now easily slip in and out of campgrounds and be comfortable. We continued to grow by learning from our mistakes as campers but were at the mercy of our gear. Let’s just say that we had many sleepless nights in cold and hot weather alike. When I graduated college, I wanted to save money, so I bought the cheapest, bulkiest, most uncomfortable camping equipment known to man.

If you read my “About Me” page, you will find I didn’t grow up traveling or camping so I had no idea what gear to purchase or what to bring on a camping trip.

Camping in the great outdoors can be a rewarding, fun experience, but, it can also be incredibly uncomfortable if you aren’t adequately prepared.
