Browsing on on-line camping shops, you will find the unlimited camping gears available.
If you were a first time camper, just starting to make initial investments on your camping requirements, you might back-out of this new hobby.
There are so much to buy - tallying the expenses will really discourage you on getting into this outdoor escapade.
However, you should not despair.
Those stores will surely offer so much - that is their business.
But then, there are things that are really necessities, but perhaps more are considerable luxuries.
The luxury items are things you might want to bring but the necessities are the must bring.
Camping Equipments - The Necessities Camping is an outdoor activity and most often, you will sleep-over in the site.
Thus, the priority is a shelter - the tent.
Never ever eliminate the tent in your list because this will give you the comfort during the night.
When your camping site is some kind of a wilderness or forest, the more would you need a tent.
This will also serve as your protection during the night.
This should not just be any kind of tent - you should choose a sturdy one - some kind that can stand up against harsh weathers of winds and rain.
After the tent, the other necessity is the sleeping bag.
Another necessity which is most often overlooked and disregarded is the first aid kit.
You can buy your set of first aid kits or you can just make your own kit.
The most important components of the kit are bandages, gauze, band-aids, alcohol and disinfectants.
Some kits will not include drugs but it is important to include a few tablets for fever, colds and loose bowel movement.
Other necessities are lighter, knife, food, flashlight or lantern and a good cooler for storage of food.
Include in your backpack a compass, a map and even a phone.
Although signal might not be available in your site, there is still a chance to get service in case of emergency.
Camping Equipments - The Luxury If your camp site has no provision for a cooking area, then you should consider bringing along a stove.
There are special models that are best suited for campers.
Bring extra propane for this stove.
You might also want to bring your own firewood because you might not be able to find burnable wood in your camp site.
Other luxury items that you might want to bring are cots, air mattresses, portable showers, chairs, tables, heaters.
If you are just initially investing on the gears for new camping hobby, the recommendation is for you to buy first the necessities.
Then you can complete all paraphernalia including the luxury items.
You can buy these additional equipments one at a time.