After a day of exploring, hiking, or simply driving to a scenic spot, the simple act of relaxing at the campsite can be surprisingly uncomfortable. I remember countless times trying to find a comfortable spot on the ground, leaning against a tire, or perching on a cooler, only to end up with a stiff back and aching muscles. The desire to truly unwind, enjoy a meal, or simply gaze at the stars without discomfort is a fundamental part of the camping experience that often goes unfulfilled when you’re constantly shifting to find a comfortable position. This highlights a common challenge for car campers: how to bring genuine comfort and relaxation to the campsite without sacrificing portability.
Step 1, The Tent
The most frequent complaints I hear is about sleeping, and cooking. A fast, easy to set up tent will make your camping experience exponentially better. Gone are the days of connecting a bunch of poles together, getting them in the wrong spot, or confusing configurations that never make sense.
This tent can literally be set up in 60 seconds if you are good. However, if your not good it can still be up in a couple minutes. Even better, it can be taken down in a couple minutes too. Check out the video below showing just how easy this tent is to set up and take down thanks to it’s innovated design that keeps the poles connected and just folds up.
Step 2, The Table
With cooking being the second most common complaint for camping, a good, solid, portable table will go a long way in the outdoors. This table has a unique design where the top rolls up, and the legs fold together to make a small, light weight package for the perfect portable table. The table stores in a compact bag and can be set up in seconds. It’s sturdy, I’ve set my 40 liter cooler full of ice on it.
Check out the video below I filmed to show just how easy it is to set up and take down this table when camping.
Step 3, The Chair
Sitting on the ground, a log, or even those cheap camping chairs can make for a poor camping experience. Having a comfortable, reclinable chair in a shady spot or next to a camp fire is a huge upgrade when outdoors. It might be tempting to buy one of those cheap chairs from Walmart, but I’d suggest spending a little more to get a chair you can really enjoy. This chair reclines, is portable and even has a little table for holding drinks and phones. It folds up easy and small, making it a great option for camping.
The video below shows just how easy this is to relax in this chair.
Conclusion for Camping Tips
I’ve been car camping for over 4 decades. I have tried so many options to reduce the amount of gear I had to pack. Over the years, I’ve learned that there is a good balance between comfort and convenience. These 3 items are a great option for someone going camping for the first time, or doesn’t know how to camp. They will make your camping trip easier and more enjoyable.
