What gear do I need for beach camping?
We are going beach camping for the first time. What do we need to bring that we probably don't already have? Ned Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Byer Maine Lounger
But, I can guess. Surely you have tent, sleeping bags, pads, stove and cookware, that kind of stuff. What you need is to fine-tune the current gear list for a marine environment. So be sure to take the following:
I wouldn't claim this list is exhaustive, but that should give you a good start. Have fun!
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