What to Know for Your First Camping Trip
Even if you're the most city-dwelling creature, the need to get out of town—to camp out, in fact—can hit at any moment. Don't be discouraged if you're thinking about going car camping for the first time but are concerned about the gear and planning. We're here to help out.
Start with an overnight campout to keep it easy when going car camping for the first time:
- Always bring suitable clothing for cold and rain to maximize your comfort.
- Bring plenty of food to relieve your wild appetite.
- Camp close to home to keep your options open. (If complications occur, there's no shame in bailing.)
- If the weather forecast is grim, postpone your camping trip to have a good first impression of camping.
Our Top 5 Must-Have Camping Gear
Camping is similar to living in a primitive cabin, but without the cabin itself. As a result, in addition to your tent, pack as though you'll be staying somewhere with little or no furniture, no electricity, no stove or refrigerator, and empty cupboards. You'll find running water and a group bathroom a few hundred yards away in an established campground. A standard campsite will have a table (if not, bring one), a parking spot, and a place to pitch a tent.
If you're ready to buy your own camping gear, here are some pointers to help you decide what to get.
This bag has an 80L capacity, ideal for camping. Along with this, it has water-resistant rip-stop polyester fabric for durability. You can stay prepped with it's roomy compartments and large attachment straps for your camping mattress and tent.
2. Portable Survival Wood Stove
When camping, you'll need a way to prepare a hot meal. This lightweight survival wood stove is ideal for preparing delightful campfire meals. This is hot enough to cook most foods, and it can be disassembled and packed in your backpack. It's also simple to put together and lightweight.
Depending on the kind of camping you're planning to do, whether it be car or primitive camping, a bathroom is not always guaranteed. Whether it's nonexistent or simply too far, ladies, we got you covered.
4. LED Rechargeable & Dimmable Lantern
This waterproof outdoor flashlight lamp is ideal for camping in the great outdoors. The brilliant LED bulb in this bright lamp is both highly luminous and energy-efficient. This light can be adjusted to have a 360-degree or 180-degree range of motion.
5. Outdoor Camping Cookware Set
This 10-piece cooking set makes surviving in the wilderness a little more comfortable, with its small and large pot, pan, utensils, cups, and wooden stove to cook on!