What to bring camping: Here are the essentials to pack for your next camping trip

There's nothing quite like enjoying the great outdoors with friends and/or family. Whether you're adventuring to another area or staying close to home, there are so many ways to camp.

From luxurious glamping to pitching a tent the old-fashioned way, each trip may need its checklist of what to bring.

No matter what camping trip you are venturing on, you will always need certain essentials to ensure you have a great time. Here is what to bring camping, depending on your trip type.

What to bring camping

What you should camping depends on what trip you have planned.

For example, if you are camping in your backyard, you won't need too much since you are inches away from home. If you are glamping, or "glamorous camping," you may have certain amenities or resort-like privileges you wouldn't receive while traditional camping.

In general, make sure you understand what the campsite has to offer before you start packing. Some campsites have restrooms, showers, running water, tables, activity areas, and grills, among other resources. A campsite may even have cabins, so you won't need to bring a tent.

Depending on what the campsite has, you can start to make your camping checklist from there.

Camping checklist

The camping essentials for a trip often include:

• Tent
• Sleeping bags
• Pillows
• Flashlight and/or lanterns

Think of the things you need on a regular trip, such as:

• Toiletries (such as toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary products, and soap)
• Hairbrush
• Clothes
• Shoes
• Socks, undergarments
• Pajamas
• Towels

Some other camping items you may want to bring depending on what is available at your site:

• Camping table and chairs
• Grill and/or portable stove
• Cooler
• Storage containers
• Cookware
• Food
• Plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, cooking utensils
• Water bottles, water
• Garbage
• Hammock
• Knives

Additional items to bring on your trip may include:

• Bluetooth speaker
• Portable power station
• Books, journal
• Maps, field guides
• Toys, activities and games
• Swimsuit, flip flops
• Insect repellant
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Mirror

Ultimately, what you bring on your camping trip depends on where you'll be going and what you need. Make sure to check what is offered and readily available at the campgrounds you're going to. This will make your packing checklist more concise.

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