Best tent: Coleman 6-person Dome tent

This tent is very easy to set up.  Although it says 6 people, I recommend no more than 4. It is a great value at $95 and it will last for many years.

If you want a larger tent, I love the Core 10 person cabin tent!

Best sleeping bag: Core 30-degree sleeping bag

What I like about this product:

It keeps you nice and warm, and it's not too expensive.

Best lantern: Luminaid Solar Lantern

What I like about this product:

The long lasting battery keeps the lantern glowing for 40 hours in one charge.

Best sleeping pad: Dehumi sleeping pad

This is so much better than ordanary air matresses because it is designed for camping. To prevent it from getting holes, I recommend putting a thin blanket underneath it. You inflate it by stepping on the pump. I have used it for many years and never had a problem.

Best lighter: Lcfun rechargeable electric lighter

What I like about this product:

It isn't gas so it doesn't run out and you can bend it to light a campfire.

Best fire starter: Tumbleweed fire starter

What I like about this product:

It quickly lights a campfire. and burns for 8 minutes.

Best tent footprint: Campmoon tent footprint

What I like about this product:

Although it isn't necessary, tent footprints help protect your tent from sharp rocks and makes it more comfortable to walk around the tent.

Best camping stove: Coleman Triton propane 2 burner 

What I like about this product:

Durable and efficient

Best cooler: Coleman rolling cooler

What I like about this product:

Keeps food cold for up to five days at 90°.

Best camping chair: Timber Ridge canopy chair

What I like about this product:

Keeps your head shady in hot weather.

Best hammock: Hidden Wild travel hammock

What I like about this product:

Large and long lasting.