Complete Car Camping Gear List – Minimal but Comfortable & Functional

A full walk-through of my minimalist car & truck camping gear system for the backcountry. From sleep setup to cooking essentials, hereโ€™s everything I bring to stay comfortable without overpacking.

My complete camp kitchen

Sleep System:
MSR Elixir 1 tent
Thermarest Boost 650 20F/-6C sleeping bag
Thermarest Neoloft mattress
Thermarest Compressible Pillow

Kitchen:
Coleman Cascade 18 Stove
Topchances folding camping table
Trangia kettle
Cast iron frying pan & lid
MSR Stowaway pot
Metal tongs
Metal spatula
Kitchen knife
Olive oil
Salt
Instant coffee
Coffee cup
Stainless steel wire grill
Cutlery
Paper towel
Paper plates
Dish soap
Sponge
4L water bottles (2X)
Cooler
Plastic tote

Tools & Camp Gear:
Folding chair
4 m x 3 m tarp (13 ft X 9.5 ft)
MSR adjustable aluminum poles
21โ€ Fiskars bow saw
Hatchet
Leather gloves
Steel tent pegs
Fenix CL26R Pro lantern
Flextail Max 3 pump

Other:
Clothes
First aid kit and toiletries

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5 Comments

  1. Thanks Kane. Mean set up. Not sure if you’ve used the Neo Air XLite? I’m looking at replacing mine after 9 years and like the look of the Neoloft. I don’t mind the weight penalty as I currently carry the Thermarest Zpad for added protection, comfort and a little more warmth. Do you rate the Neoloft when compared?

  2. Heh you certainly don’t need to worry about weight like you do when you’re backpacking. Super nice camp spot ๐Ÿ™‚

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