Essential Camping Gear for Summer Adventures: Your Complete Packing List

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Camping is a fun way to enjoy time outside with family, friends or even just yourself, and you can bring as much, or as little, gear as needed - part of the joy of camping is needing very little gear to exist outdoors. You can pitch a tent in many state and national parks, at private campgrounds, or in the backcountry - and you can certainly borrow or rent items vs purchase, but it you are a repeat outdoor enthusiast, here are some essentials, including tents, sleeping bags, camp stoves, portable grills, camping chairs, and camping cookware.

CAMPSITE:

• Group Tent

• Sleeping bags

• Sleeping Pads

• Camping Pillow

• Headlamps and Flashlights

• Camp Chairs

• Camp Table (if no picnic table)

• Lantern

• Hammock

• Moisture-wicking T-shirts

• Quick-drying pants/shorts

• Long-sleeve shirts (for sun, bugs)

• Lightweight fleece or jacket

• Boots or shoes suited to terrain

• Socks (synthetic or wool)

• Sleepwear

• Rainwear

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