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Car camping shopping list

Updated 2026-09-24 ยท Researched from published specs and verified owner reviews

Quick answerEvery item from all six setups on one page, with quantities and current prices. Print it or tick it off on your phone.

Beginner tent camping setup for a family of 4: $800.20

Intermediate tent camping setup for a family of 4: $1,747.24

Expert tent camping setup for a family of 4: $4,125.62

Beginner car camping setup for sleeping in an SUV: $539.02

Intermediate car camping setup for sleeping in an SUV: $1,142.88

Expert car camping setup for sleeping in an SUV: $4,370.61

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Researched guidance, not professional advice. Figures are published specifications or clearly labelled conventions; check your own gear's manual and your campground's rules.