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Camping for Newbies: Camping Basics
If you are new to camping, it might feel super overwhelming (and expensive!) to start thinking about everything you need for a successful camping trip. You might have no idea where to start. Fret not. I’ve compiled a list of must-haves and a few nice-to-haves for newbies to camping so that you can get started. Please note, technically you don’t NEED anything to camp–just pull up, sleep in the vehicle and rough it. But these items will make for a more family-friendly camping experience. And, if you need ideas for some easy camping meals, I have you covered. Check out these easy dishes for camping and these fun camping desserts…
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Things to Bring Tent Camping: 10 Must-Haves
As we’re gearing up to go beach camping in a few days, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from some friends who are going camping with us for the first time. They need to know the most essential things to bring tent camping. Not only is it their first time beach camping, but it’s their first time camping at all. This morning, I got a text from them asking me for the top 10 most important things to bring camping, so I decided to compile a list here. 10 Things to Bring Tent Camping My biggest recommendation for those who are just starting out is to buy the things…
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Family Camping Gear Recommendations
If you are just starting off to camping, the list of what you need to get started can be really pricey and overwhelming at first. I always recommend to start off with the basics (check out my blog post Getting Started: Camping Basics), and then you can upgrade your family camping gear over time. Christmas and birthdays are great times to ask for nice camping equipment as gifts. Or you can shop Black Friday deals and Amazon Prime Day deals as well, and just upgrade a little at a time. These recommendations are not for new campers–meaning, don’t feel like you need to start off with cream of the crop…
