Camping Stuff to Buy

Trying to figure out what kind of camping stuff to buy?

Camping is all about packing smart and packing light. If you're a beginning camper or just someone looking to go out into nature and enjoy our green earth, you'll need to first plan on some camping stuff to buy.

Depending on where and when you're going camping, what you're planning on doing, who you're going with and how many people, your camping list may look different than someone else's. But still, there are some bare bones essentials everyone needs when they go on their camping trip.

Here is a general list of the most basic and essential camping stuff to buy:

• Sleeping Gear: tent, ground sheet, fly sheet, hammer/mallet, sleeping bags, pillows
• Cooking Gear: cooker/stove, gas/wood/charcoal, matches, pots/pans, utensils, trash bags, food
• Personal Things: soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, towels, toilet paper
• Clothes: warm clothes, cool clothes, waterproof clothes, rain gear, hats, shoes, hiking boots
• First Aid: first aid kit, insect repellent, sunscreen, band-aids, pain killers
• Miscellaneous: flashlight, camera, batteries, map

In a nutshell:

Stay dry, stay warm, stay safe, fill up and have fun!

Portable Camping Shower

Camping is one of the greatest activities you will ever do, but out in the wilderness, you often have to forego some basic amenities. Most people are not used to going for even a day without a shower, which is why camping altogether puts some people off. If you’re the type who wants to try out an adventure in the wild, but prefers a daily shower, it’d be a good idea to look into portable camping showers to complete your collection of camping gear.

There are two pieces of equipment to consider when it comes to getting your hands on your very own portable camping shower. The most important piece is the actual shower itself. Most models are solar showered and are built with a small panel that heats the water for you so that you don’t have to suffer a cold shower. Most out there have a four or five gallon capacity which you can expect to squeeze about five showers out of without hair washing, and two or three showers with hair washing. These portable camping showers are durable and light, making them a wise addition to your gear. Here's the one we've always used and it works perfectly for us:

Advanced Elements 5 Gallon Summer Shower / Solar Shower

In addition to your bare bones portable camping shower, you might also consider getting a shower shelter or shower enclosure. This will give you an element of privacy that will let you enjoy your shower fully just as you would at home. A camp shower enclosure provides four walls around you to give you privacy, while a camp shower shelter also provides a roof for you to protect you from the elements. I like a full shelter because I like camping at all times of year and I also tend to gravitate towards campsites in areas where rain may always be right around the corner. Here's the one I've always counted on:

Wenzel 3- by 3-Foot Utility Tent

Whether you choose to bathe within the walls of a camp shower enclosure or under the roof of a camp shower shelter, a portable camping shower is an excellent piece of equipment to bring along on your camping trip. You’ll have the best of both worlds when you can feel adventuresome in the wild and still civilized with the conveniences you’re used to. Always, happy camping!

Folding Camping Tables

There is nothing in the camping rulebook that says you can’t be comfortable and make yourself at home out in nature. You know why? Because there is no camping rulebook! And if you want to carve yourself out a little space out there, then you’ll need what I feel is the centerpiece of any great camping trip: folding camping tables! When you set this thing out, you’ll feel like you have your own private dining room in the middle of the great outdoors!

Folding camping tables are portable and easy to assemble, which makes them perfect for your leisurely camping adventure. Folding camping tables can really help turn your campsite into your own little space for you and your friends and family to enjoy.

Folding camping tables are generally used for preparing food and eating, but they can also be used as a space for fun activities like playing cards or games. I’ve also found on my camping trips that folding camping tables help as a handy storage place to set your belongings down on when you’re just sitting around. You have to remember that you’re out in nature and you don’t have a place to just throw your things!

When you start shopping through the folding camping tables out there, you’ll need to look at several factors including weight, size (both folded and fully assembled) and material. Think about whether you will want features like storage space, drink compartments or grill attachments.

Folding camping tables come in a variety of materials including wood, aluminum, nylon and plastic. Depending on the material, folding camping tables come in different weights, durability levels and sturdiness. The material also affects the cost. You need to think most about the weather. If it’s possible you’ll hit a rainstorm, for example, you won’t benefit much from those cheap wooden folding camping tables that work fine in the spring sunshine!

My personal favorite? We bring it with us always. Here it is:

Foldable 3 Piece Portable Picnic Table & Benches Outdoor GREEN

Yes, I like the kind with the chairs attached. Having to bring separate little chairs is a pain, in my opinion and believe me or check the specs, this thing only ways five pounds!

Finding the right folding camping tables and setting up your dining room at your campsite can turn your trip into the greatest outdoors experience. Get out there and carve out your little piece of nature!