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2023 Camping Must Haves

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Here are some suggestions for your next camping trip.  These are all products and brands that I have used or traveled with people using them in our group.
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Cooking

 
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Simple camp stove set up.
Jetboil Flash Camping and Backpacking Stove Cooking System
 
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Perfect for car camping/ overlanding.  They will last a lifetime.
Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Camping Stove, Portable Camping Grill/Stove with Adjustable Burners, Wind Guards, Heavy-Duty Latch, and Handle, 22,000 Total BTUs of Power
 
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Another good option for a single flame camp stove.
Coleman Classic 1-Burner Butane Stove, Portable Camping Stove with Carry Case and Push-Button Instant Ignition, Includes Precise Temperature Control and Wind Baffle, 7,650 BTUs of Power
 
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Can pretty much cook anything you need to with these.
GSI Outdoors, Pinnacle Base Camper, 8-Piece Camp Cookset
 
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We usually only needed to bring this and a coffee press camping.
GSI Outdoors, Pinnacle Frypan, Superior Backcountry Cookware Since 1985
 
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Coffee, enough said.
Stanley Adventure All-In-One Boil + Brew French Press
 
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Great option as a starter set.
GSI Outdoors, Destination Cooking Set 24, Serves 4 People
 
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Solid option for a camping utensil set.
Front Runner Camp Kitchen Utensil Set
 
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If you are cooking you will need to clean.
Coghlan's Soap
 
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A place to wash the dishes that flattens down.
SAMMART 9.45L (2.5 Gallon) Collapsible Tub - Foldable Dish Tub - Portable Washing Basin - Space Saving Plastic Washtub (Grey, M)
 
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Small water jug
Scepter 2.5 Gallon True Military BPA Free Water Container, Food Grade Water Jug for Camping and Emergency Storage, Sand
 
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Big water jug
Scepter 5 Gallon True Military BPA Free Water Container, Food Grade Water Jug for Camping and Emergency Storage, Plastic Sand
 
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Budget water jug
WaterStorageCube BPA Free Collapsible Water Container with Spigot, Camping Water Storage Carrier Jug for Outdoors Hiking Backpack & Survival Kit, Foldable Portable Water Canteen 1.3/2.6/5.3 Gallon

Fridge

Daily use or for camping, true game changer.

 
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100% worth investing, especially if you live somewhere hot.
DOMETIC CFX3 95DZ, 95 Liter Dual Zone Portable Refrigerator and Freezer, Powered by AC/DC or Solar
 
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A Dometic alternative
ICECO VL60 Dual Zone Portable Refrigerator with SECOP Compressor, 60 Liters Platinum Compact Refrigerator, DC 12/24V, AC 110-240V, 0℉ to 50℉, Home & Car Use (with Insulate Cover)
 
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Similar to the size I run.  Enough for essentials, but would consider larger size if more than two people.
ICECO JP30 Portable Refrigerator WIFI APP Control, 12V Car Fridge Freezer, 31 Liters Compact Refrigerator with Secop Compressor, for Car & Home Use, 0℉~50℉, DC 12/24V, AC 110/240V [Upgraded]

Light, Chairs, and ?

 
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Compact and comfortable camp chairs
CLIQ Portable Chair Camping Chairs - A Small Collapsible Portable Chair That Goes Every Where Outdoors. Compact Folding Chair for Adults - Camping Chair Supports 300 Lbs
 
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Hands free light, you'll need it.
Petzl, Swift RL Rechargeable Headlamp with 900 Lumens & Automatic Brightness Adjustment, Black
 
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Budget headlamp
Energizer LED Headlamp (2-Pack) Universal+, IPX4 Water Resistant Headlamps, High-Performance Head Light for Outdoors, Camping, Running, Storm, Survival, (Batteries Included)
 
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Another compact camping chair
Helinox Chair Zero Ultralight Compact Camping Chair, Black
 
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If you don't have a tail gate and need a compact table.
Coleman Outdoor Compact Folding Table, Sturdy Aluminum Camping Table with Snap-Together Design, Seats 4 & Carry Bag Included; Great for Camping, Tailgating, Grilling, & More

Power

 
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To charge your phones and the fridge?
EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station DELTA 2, 1024Wh LiFePO4 (LFP) Battery, Fast Charging, Solar Generator(Solar Panel Optional) for Home Backup Power, Camping & RVs
 
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If you are going to be out there for a bit, solar can help charge it.
EF ECOFLOW Solar Generator DELTA Max (2000) 2016Wh with 220W Solar Panel, 6 X 2400W (5000W Surge) AC Outlets, Portable Power Station for Home Backup Outdoors Camping RV Emergency

Fire

Fire pit alternatives. With so many people throwing trash, bottles and even rounds, it's safer to bring your own camping.
 
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Can't always trust the camp fire rings anymore.  So why not bring your own.
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0, Smokeless Fire Pit | Wood Burning Fireplaces with Removable Ash Pan, Portable Outdoor Firepit - Ideal for Camping, Stainless Steel, H: 14 in x Dia: 19.5 in, 20 lbs
 
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Turns heat into electric!  Great little stove to have.  It has a fan to control heat.  Can even charge you phone on it after it cools down.
BioLite CampStove 2+ Wood Burning, Electricity Generating & USB Charging Camp Stove, Stove Only
 
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Turns heat into energy.  Has a fan to help stoke the fire.  Can't always trust camp fire rings, so why not bring your own?
BioLite, FirePit, Smokeless Outdoor Wood and Charcoal Burning Fire Pit with Bluetooth, Rechargeable 12,800 mAh USB-A Out
 
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If you're not wanting to lug the bigger brother, try this one.
Lite Camp Stove

Tents/ RTT

Ground tents to Roof Top Tents

 
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A very common and highly recommend ground tent.
T4 Hub Tent
 
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Just like the t4, but a little bigger.
T8 Hub Tent
 
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Used this for years, great 3 season tent.
REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint | REI Co-op
 
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for when weight matters
Hornet OSMO™ Ultralight Backpacking Tent - product
 
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One of the lightest RTT on the market
The GFC Superlite Is Back!
 
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Dream build.  Get and hard top.
Platform Camper - Product Page
 
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A solid option for a RTT.
Skycamp 3.0
 
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Smaller foot print RTT
Skycamp 3.0 Mini
 
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More entry level into RTT
The Vagabond Lite Rooftop Tent
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Sleeping Bags/ Pads

Various sleeping bags and pads.  

 
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Mens mummy style sleeping bag.
NEMO Disco 15 Sleeping Bag - Men's | REI Co-op
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Womens mummy style sleeping bag.
NEMO Disco 15 Sleeping Bag - Women's | REI Co-op
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Used for years, was great.
Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMap Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op
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Single sleeping.
NEMO Switchback Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op
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Sleeping pad
Exped MegaMat 10 Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op