>>1763128>sleeping padGrab one of those folding foam ones.
>first aid kitDon't need to go fancy. Butterfly stitches, bandaids, gauze, neosporin, motrin, and any specific medical necessities (epipen if allergic, for example). Don't buy a premade! Way cheaper to buy components and just toss it in a pouch.
>illuminationCheap bright LED headlamp from walmart. You don't need a rechargable one. I bring a small handheld flashlight as well.
>firestartingGas station lighter. Ideally several. No need for flint and steel and fancy bushcrafting bullshit. Zippos are ok but the fuel dries out, I don't advise unless you're using a camp stove that you can pour some fuel off of.
>camp stoveColeman Classic Propane. It'll last you a while. It's heavy as fuck, not suitable for backpacking at all, but it'll ideal for car camping and especially for groups thanks to two burners. Do NOT rely entirely on cooking over a fire, because when some unexpected rain rolls in, you're going to have a bitch of a time starting one. If you want to start off on an ultralight camp stove, that's an entirely different story - I use an MSR Whisperlite and an Optimus Svea depending on circumstance, but I got both from my Dad.
>cookwareI like to bring a 6" stickless frying pan. Cast iron is also great, but heavy. I also bring a small stainless pot for boiling water, a simple mess kit, and a cup.
>waterSeveral nalgene bottles. Cheap filter from Amazon if you're going somewhere that doesn't provide clean water, but it should because you should start off with some car camping.
>clothingBring rain gear, don't wear jeans. It's summer so cold won't be much of an issue, but jeans take fucking forever to dry out. Wool socks are always good! Rule of thumb should be "cotton is rotten" but don't go investing into a bunch of fancy clothing yet.
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