Outdoor enthusiasts need to know what things to bring when going on an adventure. They should be knowledgeable enough to differentiate between items needed for a day hike or a weekend camping trip, for example. When it comes to camping gear, here are several must-haves that you need to bring to be able to survive life in the wilds for a few days:

~Adequately sized backpack and sleeping bag
~Tent, jacket, extra pair of socks, hiking boots
~Flashlight, extra batteries, matches
~Small first aid kit
~Pocket knife, compass
~Food and cookware
~Water, bottle, and water-treatment supplies
