We’ve completed five camping trips with our family so far, and each year it gets a little easier.
We’ve completed five camping trips with our family so far, and each year it gets a little easier. Over time, we’ve upgraded, tossed out, and reorganized our camping gear as we’ve figured out what’s truly useful and what just takes up unnecessary space. We’ve learned we always need multiple tarps, but a coffee maker isn’t essential—cold brew for the win! We’ve nailed down our go-to meals, like tacos in a bag and s’mores cones, and know exactly what ingredients to pack for them. We’ve also learned to bring more trash bags than we think we’ll need, but we don’t need as many firestarters as we used to think. Multiple oscillating fans are a must if you want any chance of sleeping, and air mattresses are officially a nightmare. Packing everything in plastic storage bins is by far the easiest method, especially when it’s time to stash the food in the car for the night or quickly toss everything in a bin before it rains.