We asked Outdoors’ Facebook followers what gear they can’t go camping without and there were a lot of answers.
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“Cast iron Dutch oven and griddle. I cook on fire as much as possible.” - Marilyn Hulme
“Fire, bring several lighters .you will probably need a small campfire. For many reasons” - Brian Weston
“Camp axe and paracord” - Mike Cee
“My Stanley thermos..” as well as a lot of different coffee makers - Kathy Tully White & other commenters
“zip ties. The best useful-to-weight ratio in all gear.” - Michael Kucan
“Water and filter if necessary and sweatshirt if cool” - Metteke Jack Vanden Bout
“WATER.” lots and lots of water - Carol Shenk & other commenters
“Don’t forget the Charmin.” - Wade Osborne
“Summer - Battery backup fan! Winter-Heater!” - Rhonda Johnson King
“camp: a storm proof tent, a cot, a fan, and a mattress. Back country: new knees” - Gary Russell
“A tarp above the picnic table to keep you dry while preparing meals and dining.” -Doug Belyea
“Coleman gas grill” - Steve Warner
“Toothpaste bits, rinse free bathing clothes (soap already in it), first aid kit, axe, paracord, durable clothes and underclothes depending on the elements, tarp, emergency blanket, water filter” - Shondae Phelps
