Camping Furniture
Some people don’t have much use for camping furniture when they go on a camping trip. These campers are quite happy with a tent and a sleeping bag, both of which fit neatly into their backpacks. So long as they have warm, weatherproof clothing and comfortable hiking boots that is all the camping gear that they need.
Other people are only happy going camping if they have a full size trailer with its own bathroom and television. Most campers however, fall somewhere between these two extremes – if you’re going camping with children then you really do need more than just a tent and a sleeping bag.
If you are not too worried about a bit of discomfort and are quite happy to dig a pit for cooking then you will be able to travel lighter than those who want a bit more comfort.
You could probably get by (in addition to tents and sleeping bags of course) with a good lantern, maybe an air bed if you prefer to be off the hard ground, a fold up table and a couple of chairs. This amount of camping furniture would probably suit your needs – so long as you don’t forget plenty of matches and perhaps some fire lighters. You would also need to make sure that the camp site allowed people to light fires for cooking.
Most people who go camping love the outdoors but still want to make their trip as comfortable as possible. This is so much easier today than it might have been twenty years ago. Far more thought and attention is put into the making of camping furniture now and manufacturers recognize that most people want to be as comfortable as possible.
Fold up camp beds mean that you are not at the mercy of every insect on the ground and you are more likely to have a better night’s sleep. A good grill is also essential, but don’t forget to take extra batteries if it is electric. A portable heater would take the chill off at night and an extra screen for your tent would keep away the mosquitoes. You’ll want a table and chairs and possibly a portable shower – not all campsites have showers. Get a good lantern and this should be sufficient camping furniture for most people.