Camping 101: Essential camping gear

While a camping trip requires some preparation and the right basic gear, it doesn’t need to be expensive or too complex. With a few simple items and some know-how, you can make great memories for years to come. It is an ongoing process, and campers tend to expand and change their gear selection with the experience gathered from each trip. So, what is the essential gear?

A place to call home

A tent is the single most important thing you need. It is your home away from home and the only thing protecting you from the elements, so don’t try to save money here. Tents come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, with varying degrees of weather protection and insulation, as seen in the array of canvas and nylon tents Tentco offers. It’s important to choose a tent that’s right for you