You do not need to acquire all the fancy camping gear before you go camping!
The very first rule of thumb for those of you who may be completely new to camping is: DO NOT OVERTHINK IT! It really is NOT that complicated. If you Google ‘must-have camping gear’, I am sure Google will bring up a myriad of results that can become very overwhelming very quickly. There is SO much camping gear available out there, but do not become stressed. You do not need to acquire all the fancy camping gear before you go camping! As long as you head off into the woods with the right equipment, the right food, the right people, and, most importantly, the right ATTITUDE – your trip is sure to be GREAT! And, the memories you will make with your family will be treasured for years to come. And that’s what it’s really all about, isn’t it? Now for that Essentials List….