Do Not Go Camping Without These 9 Things

1.Tent

When you go camping the ever important camping tent is your shelter from the weather and the elements. Whether it is snowing, raining, sunny, windy, buggy, or perfect weather, you will want a camping tent to sleep comfortably and sales at night. Camping tents come in many shapes, sizes, and styles, so be sure to shop around to find one that suits your need.

2.Sleeping Bag

You will sleep better outdoors if you have a warm and cozy sleeping bag, guaranteed. To make a bed at the campground, you will need a sleeping bag. Sleeping bags come in various shapes and use different materials for insulation. The type of camping you do will determine what type sleeping bag you will need to buy. Do not be shy and get one for every weather and every climate so you are always prepared and ready to go camping anywhere at anytime.

3.Water

Of course, you already know this but, we need water for everything, but most importantly we need it to live. So be sure to have plenty of drinking water available and extra water for things like washing dishes, doing laundry and taking showers. At least wash your stinky camping feet if you are not planning on showering at the campground. If you're getting water from a campground source like a spigot or the river, you may need to sterilize it first. Boiling works, but you may prefer to also use a portable water filter. Or a pump or a gravity filter works well too. 

4.First Aid Kit

Don't go camping without your first aid kit. It is easy to fall down and get a boo-boo in the great outdoors. Here is a first aid checklist we put together to help prepare you for common campground mishaps. 

5.Camp Stove

The camp stove is an important item to take camping because it cooks hot food more efficiently than a campfire. This is another inexpensive item that uses the same fuels as lanterns. Unless you're adept at cooking over a wood fire, or you just like eating cold foods, you'll need a stove to cook. 

6.Rain Gear

Unless you are going to a clothing optional campground, remember to bring along adequate clothing for any weather that you're likely to encounter. That means a complete change of clothes, should the ones you're wearing get wet. One item that always comes in handy is a rain jacket or if necessary, a rain suit. But hey, maybe clothing optional is a better choice than bringing a change of clothes for adverse weather. We won't judge. 

7.Knife

Of all the tools you could use at the campground, a good pocket or utility knife will likely be the most versatile. 

8.Lantern

Don't stumble around the campsite in the dark. Get a lantern. They're not expensive, and lantern fuel is readily available.

9.Flashlight

If you need to get up and go to the bathroom during the night, you'll probably need a flashlight to see your way. There are plenty made specifically for outdoor use. Shop around.