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Yes, Labor Day is coming, but this does not mean that the camping season must be over. Cooler temperatures and longer nights may mean that schools are beginning to recover, but for those of us without children, it means fewer people on campsites and hiking trails. Colder temperatures also mean that animals tend to be more active, so if you want to encounter wild animals, autumn is the best time. So, dust off that heavy sleeping bag and hit the road. But before that, please make sure you have the essentials listed below. 

BioLite Charge PD is not only a must-have item for camping, but also a must-have item for daily life. As a person who often stores maps and takes pictures with his mobile phone (this is not the case now), the days when he does not use electronic devices while camping are not feasible. Even the latest mobile phone batteries cannot be used for a few days without charging. This is where Charge PD comes in. This power bank is available in three sizes (20, 40 and 80), which can let your phone resume operation immediately. 20 is very light and can fully charge your smartphone 1.5 times, 40 is 2.5 times, 80 can fill your phone The electricity is 5 times, which I usually carry with me when I am camping in the car. 

What I like most about BioLite Charge PD is that they are easy to connect together in a daisy chain when charging, allowing you to charge multiple power banks in one socket. 

For many years, Lodge has been the name of cast iron, which is why it can be found in high-end cookware stores such as Williams-Sonoma and in your local Walmart. Unlike the stainless steel cookware at home, the Lodge cast iron frying pan is right next to the campfire at home. I have eaten everything from breakfast burritos to steaks and burgers to an incredible batch of nachos in the cabin (thanks, Jeremy), so when it comes to car camping, this frying pan is what I packed the first thing.

Pro tip: If you have never used cast iron before, make sure to season it before using it. Find out how to care for your cast iron frying pan here.

Let's start with the holidays, don't burn our hands so badly that we have to find the nearest emergency room in a remote area. This campfire glove is much cheaper than the ER bill and can withstand temperatures up to 932 degrees Fahrenheit.

Although my favorite cooking method is over an open flame, in some parts of the country, especially in summer, an open flame is not an option. This is where the classic Coleman stove comes in. This inexpensive option runs on propane and has two adjustable burners and a windshield to quickly heat up whatever you are cooking. It can fit 12-inch and 10-inch pans at the same time, so you can heat coffee, water and make breakfast at the same time.

Pro tip: The larger propane tank will last longer and can also be used with this stove. You only need an adapter hose.

If the Coleman stove takes up too much space, or you plan to backpack and don’t want to carry a 10-pound stove, then the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 is an inexpensive, ultra-light option that can be folded into a small, large, and versatile tool. Weighing only 2.6 ounces (yes, you read that right), the pocket rocket screwed into the top of any isopro fuel tank will boil a liter of water in 4 minutes.

Pro tip: Want to know how much fuel is left in your tank? Stick it in the water. If the tank keeps floating on top, there is insufficient fuel.

MSR and Coleman fuel tank

Without fuel, you won't go very far with any stove. The MSR option is lighter in weight, while the Coleman option is cheaper. Pro tip: Some campgrounds have areas where campers can leave any unused food/fuel for the next group. Although I will not rely on such an area to get all of my fuel, it is a good place to get some half-used cans for free. Make sure to pay in advance at the end of your stay.

Although I like the Lodge cast iron skillet, if you want to cook on an ultra-light stove, you will want some lighter cooking utensils. This option folds up, takes up almost no space, and is light in 21.5oz. It includes a 2.8-liter pot with an aluminum base and silicone side walls, two bowls and two cups.

Pro tip: Want to wash the dishes as easily as possible? Rinse out these bad children immediately after eating.

Cooking over an open fire (or stove) is one of my favorite things to camp, but for those who like to spend most of their time hiking or hammocks, these meal packs from the mountain house are very tasty and only require a little boiling Of water. In fact, when my camper van broke down on the side of the road in Iceland a few years ago, some of it helped us through the storm until we were picked up 18 hours later.

Pro tip: When it comes to freeze-dried food, anything that sounds too good to be true is most likely. Stick to simple meals, such as chicken and rice, beef with stroganoff or chili sauce, and you will have a delicious meal that will not disappoint you.

If there is any sign of the team in front of the coffee machine every morning, then we love ourselves a cup of joe in Autoblog. When it comes to camping, all this has not changed. In fact, on a brisk early summer morning, a cup of well-made coffee can almost coax me out of my sleeping bag. AeroPress is compact, easy to use, and can make a great cup of coffee. Sometimes I need to double the filter to prevent leakage, but it is still much better than instant.

Pro tip: There are many ways to make coffee. If you want to learn how professionals use their AeroPress in the field, please watch this video.

I have not had a cup of instant coffee that I really like. That being said, any coffee is better than no coffee, so if this is what you have, go for it.

Expert tip: Do not drink instant coffee.

The first time I used the thermos, I made some tea and forgot. After drinking it for more than an hour, my tongue burned. If you want to keep your coffee, hot chocolate or tea hot (or cold), insulation is the way to go. There are many companies that produce vacuum flasks, but my favorites are Miir and Yeti.

Pro tip: The thermos cup can almost work well. I closed the lid so that I can enjoy my coffee earlier, it is still hot, but it won't burn your tongue.

The thermos cup costs money. These cups are cheap, classic in appearance and light in weight. Just make sure to hold the handle.

Pro tip: Drink these beverages quickly. No matter what hot drinks you have, they will cool to ambient temperature within a few minutes.

First of all, don't drink and drive, and don't put the container of alcohol out of the reach of anyone in the car, whether it is parked or not. Leave the growler in the trunk. There is nothing worse than driving for a few hours. Set up your campsite and sit down and realize that the beer you picked up from the brewery along the way is already at room temperature. This is where the insulation growers come in. These two are the best on the market. The Stanley Growler Set is not only equipped with a cool classic green growler, but also four mugs with koozie sleeves so you can share your beer with your campers. Miir growers are vacuum insulated, and $30 is a great way to keep your drink the way you like it. Both growers will keep the coffee hot for several hours and refrigerate and carbonate the beer for more than a day, which should have enough time to complete the content.

Pro tip: Stanley Growler can be washed in the dishwasher, while Miir can only be washed by hand.

Yeti (or RTIC) can koozie

A few years ago, production manager Eddie Sabatini and I went to northern Michigan for a relaxing Memorial Day weekend. We went fishing by the lake, and I realized that I had left my beer on the pier, sitting under the scorching sun. Two hours later, when we came back, my beer was still cold, thanks to my insulated can of koozie. Of course they are not suitable for all sizes of cans or bottles (I'm looking at you, Coors Banquet stubbies), but they can make your drink as cold as if you take it out of the refrigerator, for at least a few hours.

Pro tip: If you like slender cans (think Red Bull or Stella Artois), please order cans with slender gaskets.

I once read that the snowman cooler is the most commonly stolen item in the United States. Although I am not sure if this is true, I will not have a hard time believing it because the snowman is one of my most commonly used items in the United States. summer. I flew with it and camped with it. It kept drinks and food cold during the week of travel. It might keep the drink longer, but my trip ended before I found out. Cool down the cooler the day before use and fill it with ice cubes. Although it is possible for me to refrigerate drinks and food for up to a week, remember that this is a cooler, not a refrigerator. Ice cream will not remain frozen and will cause a mess of viscous liquid.

Pro tip: Snowmen are expensive and, as mentioned earlier, are the target of thieves. If you travel with it on a truck, as we did on the Tacoma road trip from Seattle to Banff, Alberta, be sure to use some bicycle cable to lock it to the truck.

Fiskars 14-inch axe with sheath

Unless you have been keeping a box of split wood in the car, you will most likely have to split some yourself to make a fire. The Fiskars 14" axe is light and sharp when it leaves the factory. Is it the best axe ever made? No. But for only $25, you can't go wrong. After a while, like any blade, it will become dull. Thankfully, Fiskars also sell sharpeners.

Pro tip: The axe is used for cutting, not hammering. Use it correctly, you should not hurt yourself.

There are a lot of multifunctional tools. The one I use most is Gerber. The locking blade that prevents the knife from closing during use is the exact reason I bought this model. (I was last bitten by my finger and cut me to the bone, leaving a nasty scar.) In addition to a knife and pliers, it has 10 other tools, such as saws, Serrated blade, scissors, screwdriver and most importantly corkscrew.

Pro tip: I travel a lot, whether in a car or on an airplane. Don’t forget to take out your multifunctional tool from your bag after camping, lest you try to take it through airport security. At best, you lose your favorite multifunctional tool. In the worst case, you will miss the flight when you sit in the back room. Explain to the TSA why you are trying to board a plane with a serrated blade.

A few years ago, I was camping in Glacier National Park and woke up in the middle of the night to go to a nearby bathroom. I climbed 4 feet, then bumped my head against a low-hanging branch in front of me. I have carried my headlight ever since. This example of Black Diamond is very light, with strobe, dimming and red light modes at night. It can also be submerged. I have used it for many years and the battery is still very strong.

Pro tip: If you need a lantern in your tent, connect the headlight to a gallon jug. This kettle will glow and illuminate the environment around you.

Old-fashioned Coleman lanterns are great, but they require fuel and are heavy, and if you are not careful, they may light your tent. This small lantern from Black Diamond is bright and light, and thanks to LEDs, it stays cool all night.

Pro tip: Before buying any type of lantern, check the regulations of the camping area. If they don't list fires, use the LED option instead.

Most of the time, when I am camping in a car, arriving at the campsite is the beginning of my trip. This is a base camp, where I sleep and store things when I go hiking. This is where a good backpack comes in. It allows me to bring all the food, water and equipment needed for a 7 to 12 mile hike without having to pack everything else. Any backpack is fine, but this backpack from Osprey is very light and fits well on my shoulder.

Pro tip: You don’t need to bring everything in the sun when hiking during the day, but make sure that any valuables you leave in the camp are locked.

Thule Canyon XT Cargo Basket

Not everyone can drive a vehicle that can hold all the equipment needed for a week of camping trips and still comfortably accommodate four people. This is where a Thule basket like this comes in handy. Of course, the increased wind noise is not very large, but in fact, you do not need to put your luggage on your lap for a 4-hour drive is definitely desirable.

Pro tip: Instead of buying a $55 bungee cargo net sold by Thule, it's better to find a generic one on Amazon. It can save you money without losing any functionality.

The North Face base camp duffel bag

If you plan to store your luggage in the basket, it is open to all elements. This is where a weatherproof or waterproof duffel bag comes in handy. I have used Base Camp Duffel from The North Face in various sizes; freezing rain in Iceland, downpour in the Pacific Northwest, snow in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and mud and sand in Australia and New Zealand. Its content is always like at the beginning of the trip. Just as clean and dry. Your travel expenses may change. When not traveling, I put all the suitcases in the largest suitcase. It makes things less cluttered and does not take up much space.

Pro tip: A compression bag like the ALPS in the picture above will help you make the most of your space.

Whether you are a fan of Lifestraw or Sawyer, it’s great to have a water purification system so you don’t forget to bring water with you. Lifestraw can be used at the source: just insert it into a river or Nalgene filled with river water, and when you drink it, the straw will purify it. Sawyer will screw into the smart water bottle and purify H2O as you squeeze. I have both and use them often.

Pro tip: If you don't want to use your Lifestraw to bend into the river, fill Nalgene from the river and use Lifestraw when you hike.

Sitting in the sun and playing picking up balls all day can be an boring job, so when you empty the content of one of the above growlers, fill your puppy's bowl so that he can stay hydrated.

Pro tip: Always misplace your puppy's water bowl? After he finishes drinking, clip it to his collar and you will know where it is.

My first choice water bottle. Usually when hiking, I put one filled with ice tea and one filled with water. Cheap and almost indestructible.

Pro tip: Most car campers are not ultralight enthusiasts, but if you count the grams, the SmartWater bottle is very suitable for the Sawyer water purification system and is much lighter.

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