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Julia Clarke

I went car camping with friends and brought only ultralight backpacking gear – I think I had more fun

Pitching the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2.

When you’re going car camping, there’s no end of gear and gadgets that claim to make your experience more comfortable and convenient. Palatial family tents, portable fridges in place of coolers, double burner stoves for gourmet feasts and portable chargers all make sure that you can camp without even feeling like you’ve left the house.

But is that really the goal? Obviously, the answer depends a bit on your personal preferences, but if you ask me, it’s not.

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