ESSENTIAL CAMPING GEAR FOR A 7-DAY ADVENTURE
SHELTER & SLEEPING
- Quality tent (3-season) – Coleman Sundome Tent
- Sleeping bag (appropriate for climate) – Teton Sports Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping pad/air mattress – Therm-a-Rest Z Lite
- Pillow (camp pillow or stuff sack with clothes) – Trekology Inflatable Pillow
CLOTHING
- Moisture-wicking shirts/pants
- Warm layers (fleece, down jacket)
- Rain gear (jacket and pants)
- Hiking boots/shoes
- Camp shoes/sandals
- Socks (several pairs, wool recommended)
- Hat (sun protection and warmth)
- Gloves (if needed for climate)
COOKING & FOOD
- Camp stove – MSR PocketRocket Stove
- Fuel for stove
- Cookware set – GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Cookset
- Eating utensils/mess kit – TOAKS Titanium Spork
- Water bottles/hydration system – Nalgene Tritan
- Water filter/purifier – Sawyer Squeeze Filter
- Food (dehydrated meals, energy bars, trail mix)
- Coffee/tea supplies
- Cooler (if car camping) – YETI Tundra Cooler
TOOLS & ESSENTIALS
- Multi-tool or knife – Leatherman Wave+
- Headlamp with extra batteries – Black Diamond Spot Headlamp
- Fire starter/matches/lighter – UCO Stormproof Match Kit
- Paracord – Paracord Planet 550 Cord
- Duct tape
- First aid kit – Adventure Medical Kits
- Map & compass – Suunto MC-2 Compass
- Portable charger/power bank – Anker PowerCore
PERSONAL ITEMS
- Toiletries (biodegradable soap, toothpaste, etc.)
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent – Sawyer Products Picaridin
- Hand sanitizer
- Quick-dry towel – PackTowl Microfiber Towel
- Toilet paper & trowel – GSI Outdoors Cathole Trowel
EXTRAS
- Camp chairs – Helinox Chair Zero
- Hammock – ENO SingleNest Hammock
- Camera/binoculars
- Book/cards/games
- Tarp for additional shelter – Aqua Quest Defender Tarp
- Hiking poles – Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles


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