Essential gear all beginners need on their camping checklist

Gear up before you head out.

If you’re a beginning camper, you’ll need certain essentials for the experience to be appealing enough to want to repeat. The right food, clothing, and shelter are what it’s all about. You’re trying to replicate the comforts of home, up to a point. While you’re probably never going to feel as cozy in a tent as you are in your own bed, you want to be able to sleep well enough that you don’t pack everything up in the middle of the night and head for the nearest hotel. So, consult this handy camping checklist, and don’t head out into the wilds of a campground without these basics.