What To Bring:
1) Car Camping:
- Shelter & Bedding:
- Tent (larger, with room for gear)
- Sleeping bags
- Pillows
- Air mattress or sleeping pads
- Blanket for extra warmth
- Cooking & Food:
- Cooler with ice
- Portable grill or camp stove
- Cooking utensils (spatula, tongs, knife)
- Pots and pans
- Plates, cups, and cutlery
- Food storage containers
- Camping chairs and table
- Water bottles and jugs
- Comfort & Convenience:
- Camp lanterns and flashlights
- Camp chairs and folding table
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Portable power bank
- Extra blankets
- Firewood or charcoal
- Trash bags
2) Campsite Camping:
- Shelter & Bedding:
- Tent (medium size)
- Sleeping bags
- Sleeping pads or lightweight air mattress
- Camping pillow
- Cooking & Food:
- Portable stove or fire grate
- Cooking pots and pans
- Reusable plates, cups, and cutlery
- Food supplies (non-perishable)
- Portable cooler with ice packs
- Water bottles or hydration pack
- Trash bags
- Comfort & Convenience:
- Flashlights or headlamps
- Camp chairs
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Compact camping table
- Matches or lighter
- Multi-tool or knife
3) Primitive Campsite:
- Shelter & Bedding:
- Lightweight backpacking tent
- Sleeping bag (rated for conditions)
- Sleeping pad (ultralight)
- Small tarp or groundsheet
- Cooking & Food:
- Backpacking stove with fuel
- Lightweight pot or pan
- Collapsible cup and utensils
- Dehydrated meals or lightweight food
- Water filter or purification tablets
- Bear canister (if needed)
- Trash bags (pack out everything)
- Essential Gear:
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Compact first aid kit
- Navigation tools (map, compass, GPS)
- Extra layers for warmth
- Rain gear or poncho
- Pocket knife or multi-tool
- Firestarter (waterproof matches or fire steel)
- Emergency whistle and signaling device