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Everything You Need For Your First Car Camping Adventures
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Rebecca Souther
Here is what you'll find is my car camping kit! I like to keep my kitchen in one organizer and my sleep system in another for easy travel and storage at home.
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Sleep System
 
Camp Kitchen
 
Misc
 
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Sleep System

 
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I personally use a 2 person tent for slightly more room, even when backpacking solo!
2-Person Backpacking & Camping Tents
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My favorite travel blanket!
Rumpl
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Versatile for car camping or backpacking!
Big Agnes Sleeping Bags | REI Co-op
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I just got this sleeping pad and is hands down the comfiest inflatable camping mattress I’ve ever used and wish I had made this switch sooner!
Tensor™ All-Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad
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Camp Kitchen

 
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I love this two burner stove!
Backpacking & Camping Stoves
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kitchen gear for those that prefer silicone!
Sea to Summit Camp Kitchen Gear | Lifetime Guarantee
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one of the best coolers on the market!
Hard Coolers: Durable, Long Lasting Ice Chests
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Versatile for water storage when both car camping and backpacking
Water Storage | Bags & Bladders - Backpacking & Camping | MSR
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a classic camping essential
Classic Stay Hot French Coffee Press | 48oz
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Plastic Free/Stainless Steel mess kit!
Glacier Stainless 1 Person Mess Kit
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Great for both your camp kitchen or while traveling!
Meli Wraps Travel Eco Packs
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Makes it easy to set up camp/picnic anywhere!
Camp Tables: Portable Folding Tables | REI Co-op
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Don't forget the cutting board!
Camp Cutting Boards | REI Co-op
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highly recommend having separate pots and pans for your camp kitchen as this helps me stay ready to camp at all times.
Camp Cooking Sets | REI Co-op
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We learned the hard way how important a washing basin is while on our last camping trip and will be picking up one of these asap!
Camping Sinks: Collapsible Sinks & Wash Basins | REI Co-op
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Misc

 
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A must for hikes with elevation!
Trekking Poles, Hiking Poles & Walking Poles
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The best hiking pants out there! Lots of pockets + hidden pee zipper
All-Season Hiking Pants with GoFly Pee Zipper Technology
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Something to organize and store your gear in!
Alpaca Gear Basket 70 | Gear & Organization
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The stargazer chair is next on my list of things to add to my setup!
Furniture
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The best hammocks on the market for relaxing anywhere!
ENO Hammocks for Every Adventure | Serious Comfort
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Versatile for backpacking and car camping! I love these for evenings by the fire or relaxing at an overlook with a view
Backpacking Chairs | REI Co-op
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Illumination/Electronics

 
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rechargable headlamps & powerbanks
BioLite Rechargeable Headlamps - Hiking & Running ...
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Keep your devices charged from start to end of the trip
Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station
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Keep the campsite activities going after sundown
Camping & Tent Lanterns: Rechargeable & Portable
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