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Camping ⛺️ enjoy the outdoors, things I have collected over the years, the more I went camping.
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items Get your camping gear, for those that love to camp. Stuff I find helpful, depending on if you have a trailer or a tent.
Must have! The coffee is so good made this way. Even If you have a trailer; good coffee camping is a must. I have 32 cup one, make one big batch for all the adults.
Woods™ Daybreak Stainless Steel Camping Coffee Percolator, 9-Cups
Foldable tables are great to take camping: we have one that’s pretty small, almost tv size and one larger to set up our bbq for years we can’t have the fire.
Folding Tables: Outdoor, Portable & Plastic
Great for camping, especially where there is firebans in summer. Also great to take to the beach.
Portable Bbq | Walmart Canada
Don’t forget to grab your propane for the bbq! Some lanterns work off propane also. Small cans can used for multiple uses. Remember to be safe. Once opened and used store properly or discard properly. They can blow up.
Propane Tanks & Accessories
My favorite is cast iron when it’s available. For over a fire. Especially a good grill, bacon eggs 🍳 and pancakes
Camping Cookware & Campfire Cooking Kits
Foldable, easy to store and clean. Can even do some clothes if needed. If you have kids you know 😆
Woods FOLDING Portable Camping Sink with Handles, Small, 10-L
Grab some solar lights to set up around camp. Prevents tripping. And looks pretty
Camping Lights & Lanterns | Walmart Canada
Always need a good camping chair. It’s worth spending a little extra on a more durable one. I have gone through many that we’ve sat through with the cheaper ones.
Camping Chairs: Folding, Padded & Reclining
Have a good pair of gloves arounds for when you cook on the fire. Commen sense I know, but many times we were without a really good pair using our sleeves, or whatever to grab the pans off the grill.
Imperial Fireplace Gloves, 1-Pr
Love the yellow coloured one in the picture for the beach or going into the lake.
Camp Chairs | REI Co-op
I use to think poles were silly for hiking, walking. But they definitely are a helpful tool. Helps make you feel less exhausted. More enjoyable while hiking
MEC: Canadian Outdoor Retailer - Shop Camping, Hiking, Climbing, Cycling ...
Grab a cast iron flat pan. They are the best! Even at home they are great to cook bacon, eggs, pancakes, hash-browns. Make sure to oil it properly.
Lodge Cast Iron | USA Made Cookware, Bakeware, Pans & More
Make sure you have a rain coat. It always rains 😆 but you still want to enjoy the outdoors.
Raincoats | Walmart Canada
Grab a tarp! Rain or sun nice to have a spot to hide from the weather. Store stuff under. Or use to put under a tent
Tarps, Camping Tarps & Tarpaulins | Walmart Canada
Another must have. Keep paper towel, toilet paper or any dry storage. Also don’t have to empty it if you go often, just refill
Storage Totes | Walmart Canada
Always take with you. Works on all bites. Even bee stings. Hurts like crazy on bee stings, but has helped.
After Bite
Make sure to have on hand. Bee strings, or any rash that may happen from wondering in nature. Hives from the lake water. Don’t let an allergy rack your vacation
Benadryl Allergy Medicine, 25 mg, 12 EA
I have to say any cooler will do. But yeti does keep the ice solid. And cold a lot longer.
Coolers: Ice Chests & Soft Coolers
Grab a plastic cutting board, easy to clean, prep food on when nothing clean.
Plastic Boards | Walmart Canada
Not for laptop. But so you can use for multi purpose while sitting by fire, lake. Prep dinner while relaxing and enjoying the outdoors, crafts. Whatever. It’s camping. Potable tables are a must. Especially for if you have small kids.
Laptop Table For Bed | Walmart Canada
Good to have in your camping supplies. Some areas are horrible for mosquitoes. Also can use on your deck in the summer.
Patio Shield Mosquito Repeller Lantern
If tenting, make sure to spend the money on one that is appropriate for you or your family. Family one, try and get one that has a spot for wet stuff, place for shoes, even if it’s just a larger over the top cover. Get a tarp to go under the tent. He...
Camping Tents: Backpacking, Cabin & Dome
A couple good flashlights, even a head lamp. Especially if you have to go to outhouses. I have a hanging light that I use when the kids go to sleep, if we are still out by the fire. They can get up and still see us.
Handheld Flashlights: LED, Rechargeable & More