Real Camping Gear for People Who Don’t Care About Camping Gear

What does camping gear look like when it's chosen by someone who doesn't obsess over specs, brands, or the latest ultralight trends? In this video, I sit down with my wife on a campout to go through the real-world gear we use for family car camping. She’s not a gearhead — in fact, she barely cares about gear at all — but she knows what works. From packing strategies to keeping it fun and manageable with kids, we cover the camping essentials that actually make a difference at the campground. Whether you're new to camping or just tired of overthinking your setup, this is a down-to-earth look at what you really need (and what you don’t). 🪵 Family camping gear ⛺ Car camping essentials 🔥 Simple camping setup 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Camping with kids Subscribe for more honest outdoor gear reviews, camping tips, and family-friendly adventures. 📍OnX Backcountry is a sponsor of Outdoor Empire. Use the code ‘outdoorempire’ to save 20% off a membership! 👉 https://webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/backcountry/membership 🎯 Join The Honey Hole newsletter for outdoor gear deals, weekly giveaways, cheeky stories, and camping tips—sign up free at https://outdoorempire.com/youtube-sign-up/! 💥 Love a great deal on outdoor gear? Check out the latest deals we’ve found for you at The Honey Hole on our website! 👉 https://outdoorempire.com/thehoneyhole/ 🚨 GEAR IN THIS VIDEO (in order of appearance) GCI Comfort Pro Rocker camp chair - https://alnk.to/4fSExv7 Amazon Kindle - https://amzn.to/3HT64ZR Reliance water jug - https://amzn.to/3HSRbXC Camp Chef Everest 2X camp stove - https://amzn.to/4694s8j Ignik propane tank - https://alnk.to/2FDPIde Lodge cast iron skillet - https://amzn.to/40hqSAp Blue camp kettle - https://amzn.to/4ejDQUm Collapsible sink - https://amzn.to/4lChobx Enamel tableware - https://amzn.to/4egQL9B Cheap table cloth - https://amzn.to/3I66UlW Pouch for utensils - https://alnk.to/7X6z8O6 Cheap camp kitchen knife with cover - https://amzn.to/3HPJwJm Biodegradeable dish soap - https://amzn.to/4ejEa5w Hand broom - https://amzn.to/46cOR7A Insect repeller - https://amzn.to/4lb2ZTe Cheap bug zapper - https://amzn.to/3ZG1Hr4 Wag Bags - https://amzn.to/44d7Qg0 5 gallon bucket toilet seat - https://amzn.to/3G0tUCq Folding shovel - https://amzn.to/3TxMOU7 Air pump - https://amzn.to/45RVXyz Haven Ridge Light string lights - https://amzn.to/40ij29I First Aid Kit - https://amzn.to/4kRKgwj ENO Trail Flyer game - https://alnk.to/esYBrcE Kanjam game - https://amzn.to/44r5Stt Splendor game - https://amzn.to/444GBFD Dutch Blitz card game - https://amzn.to/4kUUeNx Take 5 card game - https://amzn.to/3ZJp7vP Panda Royale dice game - https://lastnightgames.com/games/panda-royale.html Collapsible camping table - https://amzn.to/4k5d4An Budget hammock - https://amzn.to/3I6jBx3 Hammock for Two - https://alnk.to/6xMviBw Nortent Vern 2 (funky dome tent) - https://nortent.com/products/nortent-vern2-two-person-backpacking-tent Zenbivy Bed - https://alnk.to/4qNpwPD Low profile cot - https://amzn.to/3TxfHzU Whiteduck Rover Scout tent - https://whiteduckoutdoors.sjv.io/Z6R32k Springbar Skyliner tent - https://springbar.com/products/skyliner Chillbo Schwaggins lounger - https://amzn.to/4niEXI2 🎥 WATCH MORE CAMPING GEAR VIDEOS https://youtu.be/naM1eccdQnM https://youtu.be/jGKU41PORec https://youtu.be/deouDZ3pRZU https://youtu.be/HSSul2a9lrA https://youtu.be/BVzmHPOdVBs 🔍 Visit our website at https://outdoorempire.com/ 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/outdoorempirecom/ #CampingGear #OutdoorGear DISCLOSURE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you click on a link we may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.