You’ll want to take some basic cooking and eating utensils, maybe some fishing tackle, and a book or two. You may even need a compass. This article will cover the basics of what you may need or want in one man camping gear on your hiking and camping adventure.
One Man Camping Gear: Tents
Next you need to consider your tent. Here are a few of the best one-man camping tents for your consideration. To see more, check out the Best One Man Camping Tents article on this site.
The Eureka! Backcountry 1 tent is stylish, lightweight and comfortable. Another great one person tent by Eureka! is their Solitaire tent.
If you want to combine several aspects of camping into one tent you will love the one-person Pop-Up Mosquito-Net Tent by SansBug. This tent is easy to set up, keeps the bugs out and is lightweight.
Sleeping Bags
Here are a couple of the best-selling and highest rated sleeping bags. They come in many styles and price ranges, so you can find what you need. You can do some research on sleeping bags at Amazon.
One top-rated Sleeping Bag is the Adult Adventurer Mummy, Ultra-Compactable made by Suisse Sport. Another one, for really cold weather, is the Lakeside, 40-Degree Sleeping Bag by Wenzel.
Backpacks
As you head out, you’ll want to carry everything you’ll need in your (lightweight) backpack. One recommended backpack is the Travel Backpack by Ultralight. This is a great choice in light weight backpacks for hiking, biking or camping. It is very durable, but only weighs about 6.5 ounces.
Another popular choice for a backpack is the Cuscus Internal Frame Camping and Hiking Backpack. This is a multiday mountaineering backpack with lots of room, padded straps and zippered pockets.
Camping Hammocks
Another sleeping option is the hammock. If the weather is agreeable, you may want to sleep under the stars in a hammock. Depending on the conditions, you may need a rain-proof cover, and/or a mosquito net. Here are some options for hammocks.
The Skeeter Beeter Pro hammock made by Grand Trunk is a very versatile hammock. Made of parachute silk, it is lightweight and strong, and protects you from mosquitos.
Another mosquito-free hammock is the No-See-Um No More hammock by Hammock Bliss, which has even finer netting to keep out all kinds of small creatures.
You’ll be amazed at the way a SingleNest Hammock by Eagles Nest Outfitters packs up for the hike. It is roughly the size of a softball when you pack it up to fit into your backpack.
Cooking and Eating
You’ll probably want to take some food with you. You may choose from a prepared food or you may want to cook at your campsite. Either way an outdoor kitchen set will come in handy.
The GSI Crossover Kitchen Kit set has everything you need to cook, clean up and store your camping food. You may want to get a Coleman one-burner propane stove for heating up or cooking.
Camping Chairs
After you choose your campsite and set up your tent or hammock, you’ll want to sit down and relax, and maybe take out a good book or just appreciate your surroundings. You’ll need to unpack and unfold your camping chair right about now. Here are a few chairs that may fit the bill.
ALPS has a Mountaineering Escape Camp Chair which comes with its own Footrest and Shoulder Carry Bag. There’s also a Texsport bazaar armchair which folds easily and comes with its own shoulder carrying bag.
Other Miscellaneous Camping Gear
You may also want to read up on camping gear before you go, and one recommended book is The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail. It’s a great manual for campers, both new and experienced.
You may also want to consider taking a sleeping pad, a water filter, a flashlight, lantern or headlamp, and/or a handheld GPSMAP for finding your way around.
I hope this helps you think and plan as you get ready for your one-man camping trip. When camping you should be safe, have fun and enjoy the journey. If you take the one man camping gear that you need, it will definitely help you have a safe, fun and memorable camping experience.
