camping equipment
Hammer or mallet to drive tent stakes into the soil (hammer are often a claw hammer, which is also helpful for removing them) Sleeping pad or air mattress to be placed underneath the sleeping bag for cushioning from stones and twigs, as well as for insulation from the ground Ropes for stringing clothes line and for securing the shelter Tarp for adding an additional layer of storm protection to a tent, and to shelter dining areas Chuck box to hold camp kitchen items for food preparation, consumption, and cleanup Cooler to store perishables and beverages. If electricity is available, a thermoelectric or stirling engine cooler can be used without the need for ice. Campers at modern campgrounds will normally bring perishable foods in coolers while backcountry campers will bring non-perishable foods such as dried fruits, nuts, jerky, and MREs.