Our editor's camping gear checklist for her family of four, from tents to things you may forget to pack (tick removal kit!) ...

If you’re not hiking with your gear, you don’t need a special camping pillow. In my van I bring pillows from home. There are some other basics that will make your life far easier.

49% of campers prefer camping in areas with no cell phone reception. 37% of campers bring hammocks with them while camping. 69% of campers say they sleep better while camping.

Business 21 things you need for your July 4th camping trip you can still get delivered from Amazon before you leave Updated: Jul. 11, 2025, 3:08 p.m. | Published: Jun. 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m.