Semi-Minimalist Camping Checklist to Camp Simply but Comfortably

Spend more time enjoying the simple things in life and less time stressing about what you need.

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Here it is.  

Your semi-minimalist camping checklist for comfortable camping.  We camp simply, but well.  Find everything on our storefront! (affiliate link)

Sleeping:

• Tent
• Scotch Guard (before you go!)
• Tarp for under tent - don't forget this
• Air Mattress with built in pump
• Sleeping bag
• Pillows
• Tent fan with light - not needy: very handy

Cooking:

• Stackable camp cookware
• Camp Kitchen Kit - (has everything you need for prep and eating)
• Fire grate
• Paper plates and Cups - easy trash!
• Yeti Cooler (worth it for a weekend to keep food cold)
• Mini Tent storage locker

Relaxing:

• Camp Chairs
• Bamboo Table
• Ozark Tumblers - by far the best we've used.
• Cards - must have!  We found waterproof ones!
• Canopy (Not needed, but if it rains it does make life more comfortable.

Helpful Odds and Ends

• Hatchet
• Mini lantern
• Garbage bags
• Aluminum foil
• Storage bags for extra food (odor resistant help keep nature friends at bay!)
• Batteries
• First aid kit
• Gear Bag to fit all the loose items
• Citronella Candle and/or bug spray

You'll find everything on the list on our storefront.  (affiliate link) However, you will see added items we have that we've used for specific trips depending on where we've been.  You don't need them, but once you have a basic start, you can add a few things here or there to make each trip a little different. 

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