We recently created a series featuring our must haves when we go tent camping. We have several items on our camping list that we take on each camping trip. Clay and I love staying in the more secluded, or primitive, areas of the campground (for privacy), but, I’m not super outdoorsy, so I still like to have some creature comforts. I guess you could say we combine primitive camping with “glamping”.
Before you start shopping for your next camping adventure, you want to answer an important question, namely, where you’re going to store everything. As tempting as it is to throw it all in the garage or under the roof when you don’t need it, this is the worst thing you can do with your brand-new camping gear. When left unused in an area that tends to invite clutter and little traffic, your camping kit could look extremely inviting to unwanted visitors, like rodents or insects. Granted, there are extremely efficient pest control services you can call if this happens. But it would be better not to lose your camping gear to pests because of unsafe storage. So, plan for safe storage first, and then get buying!
Hey, it can be done!
On this page you will find links to our series of posts surrounding the items we deem “must haves for tent camping” as well as a downloadable list (click to jump to list) of what we use. I’ve also have a handy downloadable camping packing list. If you find something useful, leave a comment on that post. We’d love to hear from you!
This list features links to items we’ve personally reviewed as well as affiliate links to items we plan to purchase for our own camping experience! If you make a purchase using one of our affiliate links, we’ll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Click the button below to download a list of these “Tent Camping Must Haves” to come back to later. Then head over to each post or link to check out some of the items we personally use.
Pacific Breeze Cabana & Loungers
Patriot Pantry 72 Hour Survival Kit
AcuRite Travel Alarm Clock & Emergency Flashlight
- Battery Operated Personal Fan – I use this fan on vacation and LOVE IT!
- Cooling Neck-Tie
- Evian Facial Spray
- Ball Cap & Pony Tail Holder
- Hydration Bladder Backpack – We use this Camelbak bag
- Canteen
These heaters are listed as safe, indoor heaters. If you’re like us and love to camp in the fall, a heater is a nice item to have on hand for chilly, autumn nights!
DIY Bug Repellent (recipe found here) AND Bug Away Roll-On 10ml and Bug Fighter Essential Oil in case I need more.
Bug Fighter Blend
Bug Fighter Roll-On 10ml
Air Mattress or Camping Cot
Camp Stove – This is the one we personally use and love
Mess Kit here and here
Various styles of Camp Kitchen Set Up – here, here, here and here
One of our favorite sites for camping kitchen supplies is Camp Chef. They have everything from grills to cutlery!
Click here to also download our Camping Packing Checklist
Thanks!
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