camping list

one // a first aid kit is always good to have when you're out in the wild, you never know what rock you'll slip on or what animal bites you might encounter, this kit is great because its got enough supplies for multiple families or for those longer adventures two // how adorable is this sleeping bag? not sure if its really warm or practical, but if you are glamping you want to sleep in style three // you will need a good sturdy backpack to carry all this supplies. this is from one of my favorite brands of camping gear. follow poler on instagram to inspire yourself to go camping four // if you plan on eating while you camp you are going to need some pots, pans, + bowls. this is such a great compact set five // okay so pretty much everyone's biggest hesitation with camping is the lack of cleanliness. to me thats all part of it, but for those of you who need to shower everyday this is perfect for you! it holds 5 gal. of water + is in a bag that gets heated by the sun. hot shower while camping...sounds like you have no excuse not to go six // you're going to need a fire or stove of some sort + if you are not an eagle scout, a roaring fire might be hard to start on your own. in comes the biolite. you won't need to carry any propane with this guy, all you need to start a fire are a few twigs from your day hike. worried about electricity on the trip...don't, the biolite also charges all your devices. luxury camping at its finest. seven // set up this hammock and enjoy the great outdoors in comfort. eight // a comfy place for the little to sleep nine // you will most definitely need something to light your night. this lantern should do the trick. ten // i love old school camping gear, this canteen reminds me of what we carried around while camping with my family. i am pretty sure my dad still have several of these. i love the authentic charm. eleven // if you are camping somewhere wet or cold you are going to want a good pair of sturdy boots to take with you. these have been on my wish list for quite some time now. warm, waterproof, sturdy, + fashionable. the perfect outdoors boot.

what are your camping essentials?

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growing up we were a very outdoorsy family. our calendar was filled with playground dates, soccer practices, swimming at the pool, nights playing/ watching our parents play tennis, with our weekends revolving around soccer games + tournaments. 

whenever we did get a break from our busy schedule, my parents always made sure our vacations were to somewhere with a great outdoor space. my dad (the outdoors man) made sure we fell in love the outdoors. he taught me to be careful of raccoons, watch our for bears, taught me what a walking stick (bug) was, and how to cook s'mores perfectly over a fire. the vacations i remember the most were when we would wake up in the back of my dad's suburban already on our way to beautiful colorado. in colorado our summer days were filled with mountain biking, day hikes, picnics, + camping in the mountains.

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i cannot wait until the weather cools off this fall + we all go on our first camping trip as a family with nathan. i want nathan to experience all the fun nature has to offer. i imagine our days being filled with fishing, catching lightning bugs, looking for shooting stars, going on adventures, skipping rocks, roasting smores over a campfire, + sleeping outside with the stars as our blanket.

if you are from the area, i have compiled a list of great places to go camping near by:

fairfield state park, dinosaur valley state park, cedar hill state park, ray roberts lake, possum kingdom lakeshore   (some of these sites offer outdoor camping or lodge rental)