The Gear You MUST HAVE To Start Camping

[@theoutdoorempire]

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[@1faithful2Him]

More YTers should do videos like this. Real life, in the moment videos of what is being used and why. Great content.

[@theoutdoorempire]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@the_robdogs]

@@theoutdoorempire totally agree

[@wokjock]

I enjoyed this. I’ve just started camping so my daughter has the experience, but we’ve both been loving it! I picked up quite a few tips and ideas from this video, so thank you!

[@theoutdoorempire]

Glad to hear that! Camping has been a wonderful thing for my family. I hope it is for yours too.

[@sandrajames012]

Detailed yet concise - this is how camping gear guides should be done!

[@theoutdoorempire]

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.

[@BUYBOTH]

My essentials: tent, insulated sleeping pad, sleeping bag, toiletries, change of clothes, folding or bag chair, stove, kitchenware, food, drink, lantern, flashlight.

[@theoutdoorempire]

That'll do the trick.

[@SS-yt2sq]

first aid and comms, water filtration

[@BigPoppa007]

Lantern? Wouldn't a flashlight cover that?

[@BUYBOTH]

@@BigPoppa007 Yes it would, I just like having a floody hands free area light in addition to a flashlight with throw.

[@TentandLantern]

Wonderful video with lots of great tips! One to add- If you don’t have an insulated air mattress/pad, I’ve had good luck just putting a wool blanket over it. Loudly second the purchase of local firewood. And one of the most wonderful winter camping moments I had last year was finding my thick wool socks in the bottom of my sleeping bag in the middle of the night. 😂 So, thick wool socks.

[@roryb5512]

Gorgeous campsite with the ferns! I bought a rotomolded cooler this year, yeah it was pricey but I used one bag of ice for 5 days. The Coleman’s I need to re-up the ice daily. I’d never go back.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Nice call on that cooler. And yes, this spot was beautiful. In Olympic National Park.

[@EliasVelazquez-t9g]

My hat in appreciation! Straight to the point! Thank you! Other Utubers should take NOTICE!

[@theoutdoorempire]

Very kind, sir, thank you.

[@dskillzhtown]

Great video! It's good to educate people on what the realities of camping are. Many people think you have to spend a ton of money to go camping, but that is really not the case. I have to give Walmart props for keeping the prices of basic things down. I saw a quality tent for under 60 bucks!

[@theoutdoorempire]

Thanks for watching. Indeed, you don't have to spend a ton to get outside.

[@dskillzhtown]

@@theoutdoorempire Of course, once you get the hang of camping, you start buying everything you don't need, lol!

[@MrMannybo81]

great video, exactly the video i was looking for. havent been camping since i was a kid so this is a great way to get back into it. good work

[@theoutdoorempire]

Glad to hear it was helpful! It's not an exhaustive list but hopefully it helps you prioritize the important stuff. I do have a packing list you can get via email through the link in the description if you want it. Good luck getting back out there!

[@coffeemate5019]

Very good video. It’s honest.

[@ma.danielabarrantes3688]

Not me prioritizing comfort before watching this video. Great video

[@theoutdoorempire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gtrance3567]

Great video. I’d also add hand warmers and propane fire ring if camp fires aren’t allowed.

[@mathewfield7671]

Thanks for a great video. One thing… get rid of that frypan. If the no stick is flaking it’s super toxic!

[@theoutdoorempire]

Good call! My wife got us a new cast iron one a few months ago, so we're all good now. 👍

[@geobus3307]

Great video! Just get a new pan so your family isn't eating PFAS "forever chemicals" from the old teflon.

[@theoutdoorempire]

My wife said the same thing. It's in progress thanks!

[@Katlife246]

Great video, thanks! I appreciate the breakdown of essentials to get a family started :)

[@theoutdoorempire]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JA-kx6kf]

Great video man. One doesn't need expensive great to enjoy camping

[@theoutdoorempire]

I totally agree!

[@markrutte7705]

Video is crazy good! Excellent work.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Much appreciated! Glad you liked it.

[@CarolynLewis-hd4fr]

I got to be able to get up off the ground, I have a 21 in high air mattress, use cooling sheets 😎

[@cieliahatch3353]

That was the best intro video ever. Thanks! I was anxious about camping but I feel better now. 🙏🙏🙏

[@gtrance3567]

Also, those intex mattress are pretty cheap and reliable.

[@livrose3567]

First time I’ve seen a video like this where someone’s used a pockt for medication! I use mine for every camping trip it’s so useful

[@davidcorey7599]

Great Video! However...Coffee should be #1 on the list! 😂

[@MDchaz]

Springbar 👍👍👍 for car camping

[@nathanday2595]

Great vid, sir. Very well done 👍🏼

[@theoutdoorempire]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnnyevelyn1]

great little video, thank you. I also think an essential is how you have your "bathroom" set up. it's important to be responsible with out "waste" how does your family responsibility take care of the if you're not in a campground where there may be a toilet.

[@CroakerOutdoors]

NGL probably #1 on my list for bad weather state park camping is cold beer. Heat, humidity, heavy bug pressure, even crumby campsite neighbors all bother me a lot less.

[@TrinkaPolite]

Thank you 😊

[@shellykp33]

This was such a great overview!

[@ValorantRivals]

Excellent video

[@WildCampers-o4m]

great video

[@theoutdoorempire]

Thank you!

[@BishopFamily-l6b]

5:31 hello, do you have a link or name of the foam/air sleeping pad you like? Thanks!

[@shadowstorm7]

Spare toilet paper is an essential. I've been to campgrounds that runn out or don't restock the facilities

[@gannas138]

What air mattress are those?

[@joantaylor7633]

Great video. For your health/safety, please throw away the old frying pan.

[@theoutdoorempire]

My wife just ordered a cast iron one for our camp kit. 👍

[@gretavains8707]

Fantastic video. Well presented 😅 Love ❤️ from AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 ❤ we kove camping. Well accommodation is ridiculous expensive. Amd AUSTRALIA is not dog friendly 😢

[@theoutdoorempire]

Thanks for the shout out from Australia. I love your country, hope to take my kids back to go camping there one day.

[@recreate3204]

Just a heads up for ya, as I see this quite often across various youtube videos. Using a non stick pan after is has been scratched (to bare metal), and definitely scraped up like yours is very bad for your health. Just a small scratch releases TONS of nasty chemicals. You can research the subject if you like. I'd personally recommend carbon steel for camping (very similar to cast iron but not as heavy.) Anything other than teflon/non stick stuff.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Good advice. We use carbon steel at home now.

[@mayof911]

Very good video

[@THEROADTRIP-MH15Campers]

L❤ve from THE ROAD TRIP

[@jvera828]

Been using a cheap 2 person Coleman tent for about 8 years. Refuses to die, not allowing me an excuse to buy a new tent.

[@odys3803]

To start camping, you don't need any gear. Some campsite have small cottages with beds, sheets, utensils and everything. You just need to get there. If you want to camp in a tent, you need a tent obviously and a blanket or a sleeping bag. It's up to you how you want to camp and how much you want to buy, but you definitely don't need to buy everything before you even start and definitely don't have to spend a fortune. Start light, with campsite, weather, distance and spending. Don't listen to people saying this is camping, that is not camping... if you're setting up camp outside your house, you're camping!

[@theoutdoorempire]

Good ideas.

[@adidas4275]

First aid should be 1st

[@odys3803]

@@adidas4275 First aid is so 1st that I don't even think about it. In my country first aid kit is mandatory car equipment, and every work environment (including shops and stores) are required by law to have a large first aid kit with up to date medical supplies. I carry a boo-boo kit so I don't have to open car med kit for minor scratches and what not.

[@scottlittle5457]

That’s not camping!

[@stephyworld8713]

Lol not everybody wants to be Bear Gryllis and suffer in the wild😂THIS IS CAMPING, having camping gear is totally OK. Camping snob lol

[@NinerK]

Wait, what cooler did you bring on this trip? Do you happen to have any recommendations on coolers? 😂 Thanks for another great video, peace and positivity from CA

[@theoutdoorempire]

Do I??? Watch about half my other videos on coolers 😂. This one was a Canyon Outfitter and I also had a Kong on this trip.

[@NinerK]

@@theoutdoorempire right on, I like the idea of using the 2nd cooler as a lockable “bear bin”! We bought a Cordova after your factory tour video. Thanks for all the awesome content, those cooler mega comparison videos are epic

[@jjfizz333]

@@theoutdoorempire I’ve watched your cooler reviews and love them! Which size Outfitter was this? 55 quart?

[@julianneedsblood7091]

Really cold SODA huh? 😂

[@theoutdoorempire]

Yep, I'm a pretty boring guy as it turns out.

[@saradandridge]

I noticed you kept saying you were car camping... I'm confused what you mean by that. I thought car camping when when you sleep inside your car?

[@theoutdoorempire]

Ah yes, it probably means different things to different people, but I think of it as when you're camping by your car. I sleep in a tent mostly, but you could be in your car too if you want. I mainly use this term to differentiate from backpacking where you hike down a trail to some destination with all your camping gear on your back.

[@Flies_the_limit]

You're describing systems for an essentials list lol. Essentials are sleeping and cooking. Everything else is luxury. Don't gimme wrong I don't go out and super rough it but camping has become so convoluted and product diluted. The best way to find out what you want camping is to go out bare minimum and you'll figure it out for the next trip. Gear adds up quick financially and takes up real estate FAST. Last thing to keep in mind is packing up to leave sucks if you're over geared.

[@SHOCKANDAWTV]

What if i have to take poop??

[@theoutdoorempire]

Then I recommend you do so.

[@nirmalkataria1754]

👍👍

[@nomaderic]

Lmao all i bring is my hammock and some weed lol.

[@theoutdoorempire]

😂

[@101ServersMinecraft]

Where is the bear spray? I understand that mentioning a firearm because it’s a touchy subject, but at least Bear spray. But I am aware some states or areas it’s Illegal. Shoot, I hear in Canada. You could buy a gallon of milk and it comes with Bear spray lol

[@theoutdoorempire]

Hahaha. Ya, I occasionally carry people pepper, but more folks are recommending against it these days. Where we were camping in this video (Olympic National Park), they advise against bear spray. I'm not opposed to guns, I hunt and what not. Just never felt compelled to carry one all the time when camping. I'm in Idaho and we have a lot of bears, but they generally keep their distance or are even skittish since they're hunted quite a bit here. Never had an encounter yet where a shout and a stick didn't do the trick.

[@annstraus2679]

Those metal dishes are not good. Too hot to handle.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Interesting point. I can see that if your food is really hot and you're not eating at a table.

[@Martian74]

How do you camp without a Dyneema tent? Sure, they are expensive and sound like someone is shaking a plastic bag full of seashells if it rains, but..... Dyneeeeema.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Hahaha. I camp so hard my underpants are made of dyneema.

[@rickyelvis3215]

Ho hum!

[@Kamel419]

Backpackers accidentally click in horror lol

[@theoutdoorempire]

😂

[@RMD992-f2n]

what about safety from hobos with shotguns and bears?

[@PaulC001]

this is must have gear! if you don't have it, you can't go outside. and you should be really embarrassed.

[@DITC24]

Your living outdoors not camping

[@CS-uc2oh]

Dude, you need to carry more water. I can't believe you only carry 7 gallons of water for the whole family. I carry 18 gallons and it's just me. You talk about first aid at the beginning... water goes along with that. What if your rig breaks down and you have to be stuck somewhere? Water is not a place to be frugal. You have all that other junk with you but skimped on your water... nuts.

[@theoutdoorempire]

Thanks for the feedback. I take water based on where I'm going and what I need. On this particular campout I was in a developed campground in a national park with water on site, so I knew I could refill if needed. But taking more isn't a bad idea!

[@BishopFamily-l6b]

5:31 hello, do you have a link or name of the foam/air sleeping pad you like? Thanks!