Our first camping trip wasn’t a disaster… but it definitely could’ve gone smoother. We brought a lot of great gear — and forgot some really basic stuff. This post isn’t a checklist, it’s a look back at the simple mistakes we made (so hopefully, you don’t make the same ones). Trash Bags We packed snacks.
Over the years, I’ve wasted money on camping gear that broke, leaked, or felt like a good idea until I was three hours from home trying to make it work. This list isn’t about packing light — it’s about packing smart. These are the items that earned their spot in my gear bin because they’re