Some campers like to stick to the essentials for a speedy set-up and take-down procedure, while others want to add extra touches for a more intimate campground. As you continue to camp, you’ll develop a style and discover what gear you need to add or leave at home to get the most out of your time outdoors.

If you want to rent the necessities, Arrive Outdoors has camping bundles that contain a tent, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, a lamp, and more. There are package choices that include gear for one to four persons.

Tent

Tent camping in Tennessee State Parks is a fantastic vacation or impromptu experience. The ability to toss a tent and other camping items in the back of your car allows you to explore all of our parks that provide camping. Car camping locations, for example, allow you to pull straight up to the spot and easily unload your things. This helps you to think about the weight of your gearless and provides for a rapid setup and tear-down process.

When you start shopping for tents, you’ll see that they come in a variety of styles and sizes. How do you choose the best tent for you, from lightweight hiking tents to seasonally tailored shelters? In most circumstances, a conventional three-season camping tent will suffice. If you’ll be car camping, you don’t need to invest in a lightweight hiking tent, and a 3-season tent will be enough for most of Tennessee’s weather.

Sleeping Essentials

Sleeping outside does not have to be unpleasant. You can wake up refreshed and ready for a day of adventure if you have the correct sleeping requirements.

A sleeping pad or mattress acts as a cushioned barrier between you and the hard ground, allowing you to sleep peacefully all night. A sleeping pad is smaller and easier to inflate than an air mattress, but it is also considerably thinner. Most sleeping pads are self-inflating, which means one fewer item to pack. Most vehicle campers are comfortable with the extra weight and setup required by an air mattress since it affords a more cushioned sleep. Camping near the car enables simple inflation using an electric air pump, although manual pumps are also available.

Sleeping Bag

Sleeping bags are available in a number of temperature ranges. For most seasons, campers find that a sleeping bag with a temperature range of 30 to 40 degrees works well. You can always pack a couple of extra garments for cold evenings while vehicle camping. Sleeping bag liners can also be purchased or rented. These lightweight additions for your sleeping bag may raise the warmth by 15 degrees on average.