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Camping | Equipment | tent | Basic shelter to keep you and your stuff mostly dry some of the time. Always get twice the size they say you need, for 2 people, get a 4 person tent. | |
cot and pad | A folding cot is good in a tent because gear can be stored below it and it might be slightly more comfortable than sleeping on the ground. A sleeping pad would be nice to have when sleeping on the ground, and extra comfort on top of a cot. | |||
sleeping bag | Some cozy bedding. | |||
hatchet | For hitting stuff, usually wood, either with the sharp part or otherwise. | |||
work gloves | For chores around the place to keep your paws from getting scuffed up. | |||
headlamp | For seeing stuff around the place to keep you from getting scuffed up. | |||
folding chair | For sitting around. | |||
hammock | For laying around, if you must. | |||
folding table | For sitting around the table. | |||
tote | Storage for camp kit items. | |||
cabana | A tent for you potty and shower. | |||
screen house | A tent for your chair and table. | |||
lantern | Area lighting. | |||
power | 12-volt, 5-volt USB, jump starter and air compressor. | |||
charger | USB power pack. | |||
inverter | For small AC loads. | |||
warmer | For warming food on the go, while the vehicle is running, using the inverter. | |||
solar | For charging USB power pack. | |||
light | Runs from USB power pack. | |||
radio | Tiny tinny tunes. Plus weather radio. | |||
bucket | Collapsible, for sloshing and splashing. | |||
pump | Battery powered, rechargeable, with a spray head. | |||
Camping | Supplies | firestarter | Modern caveman cheat. | |
glow sticks | Practical, novelty and emergency light source. |