This camping gear list contains my recommendations for items that are high quality and built to last – as well as making the camping experience more comfortable.
For camping in colder weather, I turn my Honda CR-V into a camper with a one-person bed platform and a covered camp kitchen to create a cozy, organized space.
Having a mix of organization bins, totes, and packing cubes for camping gear makes getting ready for a trip easier — and streamlines loading and unloading the car.
Tips for choosing camp lighting, plus my favorite lanterns, string lights, and headlamps for a well-lit campsite.
Everything I need for a trip — from compact electronics and lighting to other small camp items — stays together in one organized bin, ready to grab and go.
This is my 2007 Honda CR-V camper for one-person, featuring an easy DIY bed platform that fits without removing any of the car seats.
REI offers a wide variety of their own brand of camping gear. These are the high-quality REI items I regularly use and recommend for car camping trips.
As an outdoor gear reviewer, I test new items year-round. These are my top camping picks from 2025 — favorites I’ve personally used and recommend.
This easy-to-build DIY bed platform is for vehicles where the seats don’t fold down flat, and doesn’t require removing any of the car seats.
These are my favorite hassle-free (and delicious) camping meals. All use just a few ingredients from Trader Joe’s and are easy to prepare with minimal cleanup afterwards.
The RTIC 32-quart cooler features 2.5 inches of closed-cell foam insulation for keeping food cold on multi-day camping trips, in a lighter-weight and more affordable design than comparable coolers.
The Altara Arcadia is a unique four-person tent with doors on all sides, dual convertible awnings, and an open design that provides exceptional views, ventilation, and living space.
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