Spring Camping Essentials
Posted on: March 3, 2022
As with every camping season, the spring camping season brings with it unique situations that seemingly require equipment dedicated to each season. With a little planning, the best essential camping gear can be used in all 4 seasons, giving you room in both your garage and wallet for glamping luxuries.
Muddy boots are expected in spring but muddy tent floors should not be. Whether you need a vestibule to store & keep gear dry outside the door, or an awning to sit under while sheltered from wind & a spring shower, the uses of a Square Canvas Shelter are limited only by your imagination.
Getting everything there can be a burden but being able to see out your rearview mirror while doing so should not be optional. Yakima has been a trusted brand in gear hauling car accessories for many years and their top products just keep getting better & better.
The standard camping calculation of 2 gallons of water per-person-per-day can make bulk water transportation & storage more difficult than it may seem on the surface. Waterbrick has invented the most versatile, durable and manageable bulk water storage system we've seen.
Spring and fall trips generally include less people than summer trips and less gear than winter trips. The Sibley 450 is luxurious enough for a couple and a stove or 4 people on cots. If bugs are a concern in spring check out the 450 ProTech which comes with a screen wall.
Perfect for keeping chilly spring night temperatures at bay or for cooking a small meal on, the Winnerwell Woodlander portable stove is great for weekend getaways. The entire kit packs into the stove body and accessory carrying bags make mess-free transportation convenient.
Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station Kit
Goal Zero has been the standard in portable power solutions for some years now. Though it won't run a mini-fridge, any of their Yeti series power packs combined with a solar panel kit can provide more than enough silent power for LED interior/exterior lighting, charging tablets phones or any other small devices.
Despite it's rather intense name, the Blackbird hammock has been unanimously voted by hammock campers to be the most comfortable full-featured camping hammock on the market. Whether taking an afternoon nap in the shade or toughing it out in subzero blizzards, the wide range of accessories for the Blackbird make it adaptable to any situation.
Rain boots have become so common it's hard to distinguish a nice pair from any other pair. Bogs Muck boots are waterproof and comfortable in all conditions. Choose from their classic or more stylish models.
Rumpl Old Growth Puffy Blanket
If you haven't heard of Rumpl yet you've been missing out on the world's best camping blanket. They're just as good for use indoors as they are outside. Made with the same stuff as premium sleeping bags, Rumpl blankets are water resistant, warm, and machine washable. The slick ripstop fabric easily sheds pet hair, dirt, and anything else nature throws at you. For Spring we love the Old Growth: 1% for the planet.
The softshell redefined what a shell layer could be in terms of a windproof/waterproof jacket. Arc'Teryx has been a trusted high-end outdoor brand for many years and their Gamma MX has been user-approved as an all-use, high-performance shell that keeps you warm & dry.
For many of us, spring is when camping starts but essential gear is how great camping starts. Choosing the right gear for the right situation is an art and we will keep you updated on the best gear from essential to fabulous in all 4 seasons.
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