My Camping Essentials

 
  • A successful camping trip starts with packing the right gear to help you brave the elements. But if your equipment list is spartan and you’re only focused on what will help you make it through the weekend, you’re doing it wrong. A few creature comforts will make your time outdoors that much more enjoyable, here are my camping equipment that I have used throughout the years.

  • Gazelle T4 Hub Tent (Alpine Green):

    • Fit four people with plenty of room for additional gear

    • 78” tall allowing you to move around freely

    • Hub design makes assembly fast and easy

    • Six, tight-weave mesh windows

    • Two D-shaped doors with tight-weave mesh screens

    • Beefy YKK® zippers for durability

    • Removable floor for easy clean up

    • Removable gear loft and six gear pockets

    • Removable rain fly to protect you from the elements

    • 210 denier Oxford weave polyester shell material is waterproof up to a 2000MM HH rating and has a UV50+ rating

    • 300 denier Oxford weave floor material is waterproof up to a 5000MM HH rating

    • Oversized duffle bag for easy storage

  • Sail Folding Camp Bed (Cot):

    • Dimensions: 74.8 in. x 27.9 in. x 14.1 in. (190 cm x 71 cm x 36 cm)

    • Weight: 7.3 kg (16 lb)

    • Main material: 100% polyester with polyethylene coating

    • Frame: Stainless steel frame with powder coating, 16 mm x 25 mm

    • Maximum weight capacity: 50 kg (330 lb.)

    TETON Sports ComfortLite Self-Inflating Camp Pad:

    • Size: 75" x 24" x 2"

    • Pack Size: 25" x 5.5" x 5.5"

    • Pack Weight: 3.6 lbs.

    • Top Shell: ComforTech Stretch Microfiber Top

    • Botton Shell: Grey Non-Slip Bottom

    Coleman Camping Chair:

    • Folding Chair with build-in cooler and cup holder

    Sportneer Portable Camping Tables:

    • Product Dimensions: 40.5D x 56W x 40.5H cm

    • Top Material Type: Aluminum

    • Furniture: Finish Aluminum

  • Coleman Poly-Lite Cooler (Features a 63-Can Capacity):

    • Friction fit hinged lid with two-way sliding handles for easy lifting

    • Holds 2 L (2.1 quart) bottles upright

    • Polyurethane foam insulation

    • Capacity: 45 L (48 quart)

    • Outer Dimensions: 25.6" L x 14.1" W x 14.1" H (65 x 35.8 x 35.8 cm)

    • Inner Dimensions: 19.8" L x 9.5" W x 11.4" H (50.3 x 24.1 x 29 cm)

    Woods Backpacking Stove:

    • Single-Burner with adjustable heat output

    • 6,570 BTUs

    • Packs up small into carry case for easy transportation

    • Stable design with a wide and low stance to cook with large or heavy pots

    Outbound Single Burner Stove:

    • Made of chrome plated steel with a plastic base

    • Offers up to 10,000 BTUs

    • Burner control for cooking versatility

    • Match lighting

    • Retractable heat resistant plastic base for easy storage and portability

    Coghlan's Hard Anodized Aluminum Cook Set:

    • Hard anodized aluminum construction

    • Silicone-coated stainless steel swing-out handles

    • 1 lid with drainage holes (fits all 4 pieces)

    • 3 pots and 1 frying pan

    • Mesh storage bag

    Reliance Aqua-Pak Container - 10 L:

    • Reusable water container

    Coghlan’s Collapsible Sink - 9 L:

    • Durable TPR and PP plastic basin is built rugged and simple for various tasks around the campsite or RV. The food-safe material makes the collapsible sink great for washing dishes and utensils, or for use as a large serving bowl.

  • Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300:

    • Capacity: 293Wh (20.4Ah, 14.4V)

    • Battery: Lithium-ion Battery

    • AC Ouput: 110V, 300W (500W peak)

    • Quick Charge 3.0 Output: 5~6.5V 3A

    • USB-C Port: 5V 3A,9V 3A, input/output

    • Car Output DC 12V, 10A, 120 Watt

    • Weight: 7.1lds/3.2kg

    • Dimensions: 9.1x5.2x7.8in (23x13.3x19.9cm)

    Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel:

    • Peak Power: 100W

    • Power Voltage: 18V

    • Power Current: 5.55A

    • USB-A Output: 5V-2.4A

    • USB-C Output: 5V-3A

    • Dimensions (Unfolded): 1220x535x5mm

    • Dimensions (Folded): 610x535x35mm

  • Thermacell Backpacker Mosquito Repeller:

    • The Thermacell Backpacker Mosquito Repeller effectively repels mosquitoes by creating a 15-foot zone of protection. Utilizing the same camping gas canisters (not included) that backpackers and campers likely have in their bag already, the compact and lightweight Backpacker Repeller is an essential piece of gear. It's also ideal for use while fishing, gardening, hunting, around the backyard, and more.

    Leatherman Fuse Multi-Tool:

    • Zytel Contoured Handle Grips

    • Needlenose Pliers

    • Regular Pliers

    • Wire Cutters

    • Hard-Wire Cutters

    • Clip-Point Knife

    • Scissors

    • Large Screwdriver

    • Small Screwdriver

    • Phillips Screwdriver

    • Ruler (8 inch/19 cm)

    • Bottle/Can Opener

    • Wire Stripper

    • Lanyard Attachment

    Petzl Tikka XP Headlamp:

    • 3 LEDs (2 white, 1 red) provide spot or proximity lighting. Red light is good for reading without keeping your partner awake or for retaining your night vision

    • 6 modes includes a flash setting for the red light. Huge boost mode gives you an immediate burst of 180-lumen "what's that noise?" light

    • Regulated output means the light level remains steady over the burn time

    • Reserve mode provides 5 lumens for up to 40 hours

    • Red indicator comes on when batteries are almost drained, so you're not left completely in the dark

    • Pivoting head directs light where you need it

    • Compatible with lithium and NiMH rechargeable batteries

 

Camping Essentials Checklist

Camping is a great way to get outside with family and friends or even by yourself. You can go camping in many provincial/state and national parks, at private campgrounds, in the backcountry or even in your own backyard.

Part of the joy of camping is needing very little gear to exist outdoors. But it’s also nice to have a comfortable, convenient and homey campsite. If it’s your first time camping, it might be best to borrow or rent some of these things. As you become a more experienced camper, you may find that part of the fun is figuring out what to bring along to meet your needs.