Camping had become one of my favorite things to do since moving to California! Here are my recommendations for things to bring and places to go. Comment with any questions!
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Sleeping
Snacks & Food
Gear
Campsites
Cooking Tools
Apparel
Sleeping
Nice to have a big tent if you are car camping! Good for group trips
Coleman Skydome 6-Person Tent
A pillow makes such a difference, and this one is easy to bring around
Drift Camping Pillow
These are pricey but SO cool!!!
Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer 2 Tent
Feels almost like a mattress! Nice you can inflate/deflate for ease of carrying
I always go back and forth with whether I want to make elaborate meals when camping or go the easier snack/instant route. Here are some of my staples, though!
This is a great, filling staple to have on hand- especially when with a group in case people have nut allergies
SunButter
Always have a few of these with me! Easy to bring around and keep you full in between meals/on the go
Super easy to pack and always easy to make with just a campfire!
Organic Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage
Gear
I'm relatively new to camping, so will keep adding gear recs! These are some of my favorite things so far
Always have a towel, especially when camping somewhere you can swim. This one is great as it packs up to be really small and dries quickly
Personal Towel
Make sure to keep one of these in your car, you never know when you'll need it
Medical Sportsman Series Medical Kit
A slightly pricey, yet very stylish cooler. Helpful to bring drinks and perishables when car camping
Roadie 24 Cooler
So much better than just using your phone as a flashlight!
Black Diamond Cosmo 250 Headlamp
Fun to have a hammock to hang out in, this one packs up pretty small so it's easy to keep in the car
DoubleNest Hammock
Bringing a light is helpful especially in the fall when campfires are often not allowed in campsites in Nor Cal
Moji Lantern
This water bottle keeps water cold for so long!! The carrying strap makes it convenient to bring on chiller hikes even though it's a bit bulky
Wide-Mouth Vacuum Water Bottle - 32 fl. oz.
Campsites
This place is so incredible- you can book a cabin or a campsite (with a fire pit.) Right by Stinson beach, these spots always fill up fast for a reason! Use this website to book: reservecalifornia.com/CaliforniaWebHome
