26 Essential Camping GearMy fiancé and I have a camping list that we always adhere to when we go on a trip. Whether it's just for a weekend or a longer trip these essential items are always on it. Again, depending on your weather conditions, terrain, and length of stay you may need to bring a couple of extra items but we will start with the basic list first. Gear to Bring While Camping 1. Tent or Hammocks for shelter and sleeping 2. Coolers with ice for food and drinks 3. Charcoal for cooking (Most campsites will have an outdoor grill) 4. Blow up mattress or Sleeping bags (May need a pump for your mattress) 5. Solar chargers or portable chargers for phones and other devices 6. Pillows and blankets 7. Towels 8. First aid kit 9. Pull out chairs 10. Music player 11. Camp fire starter, matches, and wood 12. Toilet Paper 13. Lanterns or Flashlights 14. Grilling tools 15. Portable fan or heater 16. Clothing and shoes for your particular weather conditions and terrain plus personal toiletries 17. Sanitary Wipes 18. Games 19. Axe or Pocket Knife 20. Zip Ties to lock up tent when you step away 21. Trash bags 22. Bug spray 23. Reusable plates, cups, and silverware 24. Paper towels 25. Aluminum foil for cooking and saving food 26. Large Totes to hold and organize all your camping gear and dry food You may want to bring a couple more items or less, but all of these items are a staple when we go camping. They each have an important role to make sure we have a successful trip. If you have a question about why a certain item is on this list, please send me a message. If there is something that I am missing from my list please share! Happy camping y'all!
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16 Essential Hiking GearThere are certain hiking gears that my fiancé and I always bring on our hikes. Now, depending on the length of your hike, the terrain, and weather conditions there may be a couple of items that you would want to bring in addition to these listed below. For this article, we are just going to talk about the basics. So here is my list of must haves for every hike! Essential Gear Items 1. Pack that holds a water bladder or water bottles 2. First aid kit 3. Hiking shoes or boots 4. Appropriate hiking attire for the conditions you'll be hiking in 5. Hat 6. Sunglasses 6. GPS system, Park Map, or AllTrails app (Free to download) 7. Snacks 9. Flashlight or headlamp 10. Multipurpose tool 11. Whistle or bell 12. Trekking poles 13. Matches or Firestarter 14. Phone and backup chargers for emergencies 15. Bug repellent 16. Toilet Paper (You never know if ya gotta go!) This may seem like a lot, but you never know what kind of situation you may encounter out on the trail. It is always better to be over prepared than underprepared. So add these items to your list and if you need more or less adjust accordingly to your trip. If you have any questions about why I put a certain item on our list, send me a message! Happy hiking y'all! |
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