First Camping Trip: A Practical Checklist
A simple, practical checklist to help you prepare for your first camping trip with confidence.
Find your way outdoors.
Practical guidance for new campers and hikers. Learn essential skills,
explore gear options for every budget, and build the confidence to get outside.
Camping
Learn the basics, from planning and gear to setting up camp.
Hiking
Build your skills, plan your route, and make the most of the trail.
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View all articlesHow to Plan Your First Day Hike
Learn how to choose a trail, plan your route, pack the essentials and prepare for a day outside.
Campsite Setup in Five Steps
Follow five practical steps to organize a comfortable campsite and leave a lighter footprint.
How to Choose a Three-Season Tent
Understand capacity, materials and practical trade-offs to find the right shelter for your trips.
Hiking Daypacks: Fit and Features
Explore capacity, fit and the features that matter when choosing a pack for a day on the trail.
Sleeping Bags: Warmth and Weight
Learn how insulation, fit and packed size affect the sleep system you choose for camping.