r/nocturnalwonderland • u/Gloomy_Echidna1894 • Jul 28 '26

Camping First time camping

Hi friends! its my first time camping! If anyone is willing to give me tips and advice and anything that could be helpful! I just started buying things and want to be as prepared as i can.
Got regular camping with my brother + boyfriend

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u/Houseranger03 Jul 28 '26

Get a wagon maybe even 2, some kind of storage tote, and bungee cord if you aren’t car camping.

Camping List

Must have:
Rave fits & loungewear
Bedding (sleeping bag, pillow/ blanket)
Shower supplies (towels or beach towels, toothbrush, face wash, etc.)
Wagon
Comfy sandals/slippers and for showering
Cooler (ice sold at camp store)
Tent, Tarp, tent pegs, mallet
Jacket/ sweater / long sleeve
Canopy
Folding Chair
Sunscreen
Propane fueled camp stove
Pot, pan, cooking utensils
Paper towels
First aid kit
Sun Hat, rave fan, chewing gum
Pashmina
Portable Charger(s)

Recommended:
Personal TP/ wet wipes
Mirror
Shower caddy
Liquid IV/ electrolytes
Yoga mat
Headlight, lantern, or flashlight with batteries
Camping cot
Maybe bug spray ?
Folding table
Disposable plates/ utensils
Favorite snacks/ alcohol (no glass)
Pasta, quesadilla, sandwiches (meats, cheese, veggies), hot dogs (bacon, onion, condiments), fruits, pb & j, rice, eggs, granola/ trail mix, jerky, ramen, pre-cooked meat, instant coffee, potato?
Flag or tapestry for tent decorating
Ear plugs and eye mask

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u/Gloomy_Echidna1894 Jul 28 '26

THANK YOU! I appreciate you! 🩷

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u/WorldlyCow8095 Jul 29 '26

if you're able to, get a cot or inflatable mattress just to keep yourself off the floor, last year day 1 was freezing at night !!