Camping provides a long list of health and wellness benefits: it boosts your mood, reduces stress levels, increases self-confidence and self-sufficiency, helps you get more fresh air and vitamins from sunlight, and fosters a deep connection with nature (Shorr-Mckee, 2023).
You do need some, but it’s important to buy only things you’ll actually use and that enhance your camping experience. Too much camping gear, or gear that isn’t functional for your personal needs, is cumbersome and can actually turn positive experiences into negative ones (Shorr-Mckee, 2023).
Camp stoves, whether you use an ultralight JetBoil, a classic Coleman 2-burner, or a heavy-duty stand-up model like a Camp Chef, run on some type of fuel. You connect your fuel source, light the stove, and completely control the flame, turning it on, off, up, and down (Shorr-Mckee, 2023).
As you dive into this camping checklist, keep a few things in mind. While it’s geared primarily toward tent and car camping, there are several camping must haves and tips that trailer and RV campers, and even vanlifers, may find helpful. I highly suggest looking for second-hand versions of some of these camping essentials. OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and local thrift stores are excellent resources for gently used camping gear (Shorr-Mckee, 2023).
When putting together a list of camping must haves, a good cooler is a must. Roto-molded coolers keep ice cold for a very long time because they have one continuous thick wall, as opposed to separate panels. These types of coolers are designed to hold ice for a minimum of 3-5 days but can last up to 10 days depending on the conditions (Shorr-Mckee, 2023).
For all the same reasons you should get a camp stove, you may also want to consider adding a propane fire pit to your camping checklist. Remember, if fire restrictions are in effect where you’re camping, you cannot have a campfire. And really, what’s camping without a campfire (Shorr-Mckee, 2023)?
Analysis
This article helps me learn about some must-have camping essentials and their benefits for enhancing the camping experience. It is a very comprehensive guideline for different levels of campers. Whether you are a pro camper or new to camping, the information from this article is very valuable. When I was reading this article, I tried to think if there were any essentials that could possibly be built into the frunk space. One central point in the article is that keeping things simple and avoiding overpacking is important for every camper. It’ll make the packing process easier and smoother and also better for nature. With this idea in mind, designing something that can reduce the amount of stuff that campers have to bring and consider will enhance the overall camping experience.
Reference
Shorr-Mckee, T. (2023, June 24). 15 genius camping must haves (plus bonus tips + hacks!). Chasing Trail. https://chasingtrailblog.com/list-of-genius-camping-must-haves/
