Going camping is definitely one of my all time favorite activities. I prefer going in cool weather – spring or fall – but I’ll pretty much grab at the chance to head out to the woods regardless of what the weather is like. Here’s a quick list of several things that I always bring on my camping trips.
Tent – Bringing a tent is pretty obvious but I have managed to get into the car on my way out of town before I realized that I didn’t have my tent packed. The type of tent that you’ll need depends on a couple of things. If you’re going backpacking, you definitely want a small, lightweight tent to bring with you. If you’re going car camping, then the size of the tent won’t matter so much.
Sleeping bag – If you’re going camping in the winter, you’ll definitely want a nice warm bag to sleep in. If the weather is going to be warm or hot when you go, you might just take a fleece bag liner to sleep in so you can save some weight and space in your pack.
Camping chairs – I always bring a couple of camping chairs on my trips, or if I’m backpacking, I’ll leave them at home and bring my camp stool instead. I’ve sat on too many cold, wet, uneven rocks and logs to consider leaving my chairs or stool at home. It may take up a bit of extra space, but when you’re sitting in a dry comfortable chair around the campfire, you’ll be glad you brought it with you.
Other things I usually bring on my trips are a reliable flashlight (with some extra batteries), a sharp knife, a poncho or other rain gear, a plastic plate with some eating utensils, and a nice camping lantern if I have room.
This was a guest post by our friends at Buy Camping Chairs.
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