One of my favorite things about summer time is camping. This is definitely one activities where you don’t have to be concerned about the COVID pandemic. I know it’s probably hard to believe that a girly girl like me loves camping.

But I actually really enjoy camping. Every year at the end of summer my husband and I pack up and hit the outdoors.

If we’re not camping then we’re more than likely fishing. Now I’m not the best at fishing or rather I don’t have the patience to sit and wait endlessly for a fish to bite. But I have caught a (capital A) fish in the past.

If possible definitely wait until the heat dies down a bit. We hit 100 degrees last summer and no one should be outside all day in that heat.

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Since the addition of the little one we haven’t been camping. She is a wild sleeper and we didn’t think our 2 person tent would work well. But we also didn’t think she would do well with the extreme heat and cold nights.

No need and putting yourself or little one in a situation that will agitate them or make them fussy. As I am sure you know if you have little ones yourself.

We did a lot of fishing last year. We visited a few different lakes in Paulding and Douglas County.

Captured this beautiful picture at Sweetwater Lake in Lithia Springs, Georgia. They have canoes, camp site, and fishing area. 

Anywho I’m hoping we will be able to do some camping this year as well. In preparation I figured I would go ahead and share camping must haves. You can find outdoor sites near you.

10 Camping Must Haves 

Plus a few more I threw in for extra comfort. Check out this list if you’re considering hitting the outdoors this year make sure you grab these camping essentials. Believe me you don’t want to be caught in the middle of no where without these items.

1. Portable folding chair
2. Outdoor blanket
3. Tent
4. Air mattress
5. portable induction cooktop
6. plates
7. silverware
8. sunscreen
9. sunglasses
10. hand wipes
11. bug repellent
12. portable phone battery
13. chap-stick
14. sneakers – great for walking the trails
15. reusable water bottle
16. tea kettle – must have if you want coffee
17. ceramic mugs – must have if you want coffee
18. binoculars

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