The first thing you need before heading out on a camping trip is a tent. There are a multitude of selections available and you should have no trouble finding one that is right for you and your family or friends. They make them with multiple rooms, vestibules and various sizes that make it easy to find the one you need. Make sure to check out the reviews on each product to help you determine whether it is what you are looking for.
The next thing you will need is a cook stove. Many people do want to depend on a campfire to cook their food. Many things can go wrong including rain and cooking in the rain is not fun. There are various styles and models of cook stoves that you can purchase, from free standing to ones you sit on a table and use. Most are propane but there are a small selection of stoves that still use fuel or unleaded gas. You can choose from a single large burner to a double burner stove that would allow you to make breakfast and coffee at the same time.
Another important part of camping is your chairs. Many people are choosing to carry stadium chairs with them camping but these can be cumbersome to carry and some are rather heavy. You need a chair that you can sleep in as well as sit and relax in. The camping chairs that are on the market today allow you to sit upright or lounge in them as well as sleep in them. These are made of very lightweight aluminum so they are not heavy to carry or pack. These can also be used at sporting events, fishing or when you are out in the woods hunting.
Sleeping bags can be another difficult purchase. With the enormous selection of styles and designs, it is difficult to know what you actually need. One thing to consider when choosing a sleeping bag is if it will be used only in warm weather. Today they make sleeping bags that will keep you warm down to -20�. This would be great for ice fishing or winter mountain climbing but for summer or fall camping you only need one that will keep you warm if the temperature drops below about fifty degrees. Many of the new ones are filled with goose down.
One final necessity is a lantern. Again, there are a great number of lanterns today are propane. Many are designed like the retro or vintage lanterns like you parents used. There are some manufacturers that make emergency lanterns and battery operated lanterns. The thing to remember is to get one that gives you enough light to maneuver around either in your tent or around your campsite at night.
Each of these necessities can be purchased at a local retailer or online. If you shop online don't forget to look at the reviews of each item to see what others think about the products and to get a good idea of how it functions.
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