To have a stress-free adventure I personally would recommend bringing the following gear:
Hammock. Can sit up or laydown to relax. Best of both worlds. Any they don’t take up much room and can be affordable if you pick the right brand.
Chocolate is a critical necessity!
a book, hiking trails, and some solitude is all I’m looking for
A swiss knife and a lighter.
Oh, and coffee. Definitely coffee.
Wife (of course), dominoes, fire poker, wine & dark chocolate.
Various types of chocolate, and the dog.
Last summer I bought cast iron cookware that has replaced just about everything else (I cook over the fire most of the time). The Lodge Cook-It-All is as good as the marketing says it is; and where it excels is camp pizza. I can’t get my home oven as hot as a commercial/restaurant oven, but this thing on a fire is darn close. Makes a crispy crust and the toppings are cooked at the same time. Beyond pizza, the set can be used as a griddle and a dutch oven too, so it really does cook it all. I love it.
Regardless of what kind of camping I am doing, I always bring a book… actually reading it on the other hand is a different story lol
Some food, campfire stuff and a book
I would definitely say quick drying shorts and a multi-tool.
12v power pack. Not exactly a Jackery, but I have a home brewed job, and an air mattress. I have a bad back, and am on CPAP therapy so they are kind of necessary…
Beer: because, well c’mon
Coffee: massive headache ensues if not
While I compiled a personal ‘checklist’ of everything that might be needed when going tent camping, my mandatories (I would never leave home in the first place - or turn around and get them if I had forgotten them!) include:
Happy Camping!
Must have is kind of hard… when I find something that I don’t use regularly I, usually, remove it from the kit.
My always gonna have camping list not including things that I carry every day every where;
Tent with ground tarp,
toilet paper & either an e-tool (one in each vehicle) for cat holes or a porta-pottie,
food, munchies, potable water, soda and beer,
a canteen (typically 1 of 3)
a cooler with ice, or the portable fridge,
either paper or non-disposeable plates,
the collapsible trash can with bags
Grubbin’ tools (stainless knife, fork, spoon, can opener, bottle opener),
cot w/pad, head board, pillow, stocking cap, and sleeping bag,
spare clothing,a jacket, and rain jacket,
a chair (for me) and a spare for a visitor (typically 2 of 3),
A deep discharge, 12 volt, tent battery, inverter and LED ceiling light (with cord),
a folding camp table (typically 1 of 3),
personal cleanliness items (tooth brush & paste, soap, wash cloth, razor, wash basin, towel, comb),
fire starter, usually a BIC lighter (typically 1 of 4)
there is a trauma capable first aid kit in each vehicle, & the condition of my knees prevents me from going far…
a long lasting flashlight,
I have probably forgotten some things, but I think that covers most of the stuff.
I don’t cook much anymore so I don’t bring many tools for it (or cleaning up afterward).
There are a few things like the door bell and solar porch lights that don’t matter much but can be conversation items, packed in the cases…
If the trip is going to be longer than a week, solar panels to recharge the tent battery are usually included.
Enjoy!
The Coleman camping quad chair can be an excellent addition to your essential stuff for an enjoyable trip into nature.
Here’s my lineup:
We like it brcause it is easy to use!
My list definitely shares items from above: