How to Prepare for Camping Season: GearJunkie’s Essential Guide
GearJunkie’s preseason guide walks campers through a systematic checklist to ready gear, supplies, and plans before the season begins. Start by organizing and inventorying your kit, laying out kitchen items, sleep systems, outerwear and packs to spot needed repairs or cleaning. Inspect and air out your [[tent]] and treat seams or DWR as needed; launder or fluff your [[sleeping bag]] and check zippers. Service footwear and outerwear, restore waterproofing on [[rain jacket]] and boots, and deep-clean [[camp stove]] components and cookware. Clean or backwash [[water filter]] systems, rinse [[10-gallon water jug]]s, and check chemical purifiers and fuel. Audit food, medication, and first-aid supplies, then begin trip planning and permit checks so you know what kit each outing requires.