Camping is a great way to spend time with friends, family, and the great outdoors. But heading out into the wilderness with no preparation can make a fun trip go south very quickly. Depending on your destination, whether you are flying or driving, close to home or far away, there is a list of must-have camping essentials for any camping trip, regardless of destination. Lucky for you, we have broken down a list of cannot live without, might get by, and just for fun things needed for the perfect camping trip.
- CAMPING MUST HAVES:
-Tent
-Sleeping bag
-Cooler filled with water, snacks, and any other beverage or food of choice
-Flashlight
-Map of the area (trust us, you don’t want to wander into a bear infested area)
-Firewood
-Waterproof backpack
-Toilet paper
-Multiple changes of comfortable clothing
-Sweatshirts/pants for nighttime
-Sunscreen (YES IT’S A MUST)
-Entertainment – whether that be a fishing pole, Frisbee,
-Towels (esp. if there is a body of water nearby)
-Hiking shoes
-First aid kit
- YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT:
-Basic tool kit
-Shovel (to make a legit fire pit)
-Speakers
-Metal sticks for hot dogs and marshmallows
-Rain boots - JUST FOR FUN:
-Kayaks
-BB guns
-Fireworks
While all the above will make for the perfect camping trip, no outdoor activity is complete without the Mister Cooler portable misting system. Compact, user-friendly and the coolest essential item to make for an enjoyable, entertaining getaway. The Mister Cooler recycles melted ice from your cooler and filters it into a refreshing mist that keeps you cool while camping in the great outdoors, deterring pests at the same time.
