What to take camping

Top 5 items you should always take camping:
1. Comfortable tent and bedding – if you can’t get a goodnight sleep you will be tired and cranky the next day.
2. Comfortable camp chair – you need to think about what you want from your chair. In particular think about how easy it will be to eat while in the chair. It can be difficult to balance you plate on your knees while trying to cut up your nice piece of steak. I have 2 chairs – 1 that’s perfect for eating tea in and playing the IPad and a second one for lazing back reading a book, gazing at the stars and even taking a little nap in.
3. Camp shoes – these are the shoes that you will reach for in the middle of the night when you need to empty the bladder. They need to be easy to slip on but still offer some protection from sticks and other things on the ground.
4. Water – you need to bring at least enough drinking water for all members of your camping party. Not all campsites have a reliable water source for drinking.
5. Toilet paper – you don’t want to get caught with your pants down and no paper to finish the job.

This is not a complete list and what you actual take camping will also depend on where and when you are going. It will also depend on what level of comfort you require. Glamping versus light weight camping.

What are some of your essentials for camping?