WHAT SHOULD YOU NOT FORGET WHEN CAMPING?

Well, there are a lot of things you should bring, but you can live without them outdoors. If you’re long-distance hiking and/or looking to go with the bare camping essentials only, only, you’ll need a lightweight camping hammock, a water bottle, several changes of clothes, enough days worth of food, a water purifier, a headlamp, and, if it’s cold, an extra blanket. If you play your cards right, all of these should fit in a large travel backpack. 

WHAT ARE THE BEST CAMPING SUPPLIES FOR EACH SEASON?

Unless you’re in the south or rich enough to be somewhere in California, the weather’s gonna change on you. Each season requires some variations in camping gear, which can be a little confusing – but we’ve got you covered! Here is the best camping stuff to bring for each season:

SPRING CAMPING GEAR

All of the above, plus…

• Warm (but light) clothes
• Waterproof boots for the rainy season
• A rain tarp
• A light sleeping bag 
• Solar lantern
• Fire starter for a campfire (in acceptable locations only!)

SUMMER CAMPING GEAR

All of the above, plus…

• Sunscreen
• A super light sleeping bag
• A tent sun shade
• High quality sunglasses

FALL CAMPING GEAR

All of the above, plus…

• Warm, moisture-wicking layers 
• A water-resistant jacket
• Good hiking boots
• Warm socks
• A 3-season tent 
• A sleeping pad
• A camp stove & fuel

WINTER CAMPING GEAR 

All of the above, plus…

• A 4-season tent
• (If hammock camping) a hammock sleeve and underquilt
• A cold-weather sleeping bag 
• A camp stove & fuel 
• A headlamp 
• A lantern 
• A heavyweight down jacket & layers 
• Ski pants
• Trekking poles 

WHAT SHOULD YOU NOT BRING CAMPING?

So, now we know all about camping essentials of 2022…but what should we leave behind? Surprisingly, there’s a lot on this list that we can really do without while camping – whether it wastes space or bogs us down, here’s a list of things you should leave off your camping list for your next big trip this year:

• ANY cologne, perfumes, or scented lotions. Leave this stuff out of your camping supplies! These scents can attract pesky bugs and mosquitos, and also they make everything in their vicinity smell a little bit.
• Glassware. You never need glass in the wilderness. It may break, make a mess, or even hurt you. Leave it out! 
• Expensive jewelry & clothes. Things get messy out there. You may lose your jewelry or ruin your clothes, so leave ‘em at home! 
• Family-size containers of food. If you’re traveling with the whole fam, this may seem like a good thing to add to your list of camping stuff to bring. WRONG! They take up space, can lead to food waste, and they’re hard to portion. Don’t bother with it!

FINAL THOUGHTS ABOUT CAMPING ESSENTIALS

Get everything on this list to be the most chic camper of the year. Or just get a few of those things if you’re not made of money. It’s up to you! Either way, we certainly hope this has helped you.