With the leaves turning colors and the temperatures dropping, this only means one thing; Fall camping season is here! Fall is such a great time to go camping, all the leaves are changing to beautiful oranges and yellows, the weather is perfect, not too hot, not too cold. Hiking by day and hanging by the fire at night, grilling and toasting marshmallows. When going camping for the weekend there are many things that you can go without and there are a few things that you just can’t go without. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered on the top 5 essential items for camping.
Tent
This is very obviously the most essential item to take camping since it is the only barrier that you have from the elements, and is also where you will sleep at night. You should be sure to get a tent large enough for you and all your gear especially if you aren’t car camping. Also be sure that it is easy to set up and break down.
Cooler
A cooler is very important to keep all your food and beverages cold. There are many different size coolers to choose from, be sure to get one that is appropriate for the occasion. Coolers can also make a great place to sit if you run out of chairs. Let’s be honest, a cold beverage might be the most important thing to have while camping.
Camping Stove
Unless you planned on eating all dry food, a camping stove is very essential for camping. Be sure to bring all the proper utensils and pans as well so you can cook whatever food you may have brought. The stove is also great for making coffee in the mornings.
Lantern
A lantern is a great thing to have while camping. With the sun setting earlier in the Fall, it is nice to have light as soon as the sun goes down. At night you can create light by fire, as well as stay warm. A lantern will help with getting around and digging around your tent for items you may need. It is also a great thing to have in case of an emergency.
Matches
Matches might arguably be as important as a tent for camping. Being that it is Fall, it is starting to get cooler at night, and you most certainly need to stay warm. While there are many ways to start a fire, matches are the best way to ensure that you can start a fire quickly. You must be sure to take caution when starting a fire, keep it contained within a fire ring of rocks, and put it out with water before you go to bed.
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