Whether you’re camping at a formal campground with amenities or in the backcountry on your own, you need the right gear to stay comfortable and safe. From tents and sleeping gear to camp stoves, cooking essentials, navigation tools, and other camping accessories, the best outdoor gear will ensure a fun camping trip no matter where you decide to go.
The most important piece of camping equipment is the tent, which is crucial to protect you from the elements. Tents are available in a variety of sizes and types, depending on your camping plans and the weather conditions where you’ll be going. For example, a three-season tent is ideal for moderate spring, summer and fall temperatures, while four-season models are designed to withstand snowy conditions.
A quality sleeping bag is also a must-have, and there are a wide range of options on the market to choose from. Consider how warm or cold you’ll need your sleeping bag to be and what features are most important to you, such as waterproofness, compression straps or a cozy hood. Other camping equipment essentials include a backpacking pillow, which is much lighter and more compact than your regular bedroom pillows, as well as a camping mat, which offers extra cushioning under your tent.
A quality Swiss Army knife or other multitool is also useful for camping, and you’ll want to bring a first aid kit in case of any emergencies. Other camping gear you may find useful includes a firepit or grill, an axe for digging holes to put in tent pegs, and a tent footprint, which is a custom-fit ground cloth that covers your tent to keep it dry and protected from rain and debris.
Igloo Ice Blocks
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Repel 100 Insect Repellent, Pump Spray, 4-Fluid Ounces, 10-Hour Protection
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Prepared Hero Emergency Fire Blanket - 1 Pack - Fire Suppression Blanket for Kitchen, 40” x 40” Fire Blanket for Home, Fiberglass Fire Blanket
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Cliganic 10 Pack Mosquito Repellent Bracelets, DEET-Free Bands, Individually Wrapped (Packaging May Vary)
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LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness
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4Monster Camping Towels Super Absorbent, Fast Drying Microfiber Travel Towel, Quick Dry Ultra Soft Compact Gym Towel for Swimming Beach Hiking Yoga Travel Sports Backpack (59.00" x 30.00", Blue)
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EnerPlex Air Mattress with Built-in Pump - Double Height Inflatable Mattress for Camping, Home & Portable Travel - Durable Blow Up Bed with Dual Pump - Easy to Inflate/Quick Set UP
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Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets, Portable and Effective Water Purification Solution for Camping, Hiking, Emergencies, Natural Disasters and International Travel, Two 50ct Bottles, Blue
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LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight, 1200 Lumen Ultra-Light Bright LED Rechargeable Headlight with White Red Light,2-Pack Waterproof Motion Sensor Head Lamp,8 Mode for Outdoor Camping Running Hiking Fishing
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