Getting in the backcountry is nice. But car camping provides easy access and is more comfortable. This essential car-camping gear will elevate any experience.
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You don’t have to be walking to make it off the beaten path. Photo: Emmanuel Appiah
While setting off into the backcountry is nice, car camping provides easy access to everything you need and allows for a far more comfortable trip. The right equipment can be the difference between a good night’s sleep and a “let’s never do this again” kind of experience. There are the obvious essentials, and then there are the often-overlooked, but freakishly awesome, items that can take any camping experience a step further. Whether you’re parking it in front of your favorite surf spot or hanging with the family in the woods, here are ten items that are sure to enhance your car camping experience.