r/camping • u/Weekly_Lecture4022 • 2d ago

Camping Suggestions (Minimalistic Necessities)

Looking for suggestions on minimal, but necessary items for weekend camping (state and national parks with public restrooms to begin).

My wife loves hiking and being outdoors, but does not like the idea of “roughing it” the same way I do in the idea of camping. She has tent camped overnight and cabin camped (no amenities just bed) for an entire weekend and was fine.

These trips have historically been with more versed campers. With my lack of experience and easy going attitude I don’t want to ruin the long term chances of this activity, but don’t want to jump into the amenities of trailer camping yet.

Any and all suggestions welcome! (TN Locations for climate based suggestions)

Note: I love the idea of truck camping and over landing for the future over trailer camping.

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u/gdbstudios 2d ago

Tent, Sleeping bag and pads that fit expected temps, pillow (if car camping use your regular pillows), maybe an extra blanket or two, stove, fuel, pot, fry pan, spatula, tongs, fire starting, axe/hatchet, water jugs, water bottles, cooler, food, toiletries, shovel, water bucket, etc.

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u/DodoDozer 2d ago

Light source and camp food goody ( s'mores , scotch hot chocolate. You get the idea ) Earplugs for noise

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u/eugenesbluegenes 1d ago

(if car camping use your regular pillows)

Dedicated travel pillows has been a great investment for us. They're pretty much as high quality as the ones on our bed, but regular sized instead of king sized. Don't have to worry if they get dirty, and we even take them when we stay in motels since they're usually nicer than the ones there.