Gear Institute’s “Complete the Kit: Base Camp” Features GCI Outdoor & WaterPORT Products

These types of adventures aren’t meant to be challenging — that’s for 9-5 jobs.

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There’s no room service when you’re 20 miles from nowhere — there might not be cell service either! So it’s important to be prepared, in order to live life to the fullest without a safety net. To do that, you need the right vehicle, but you also need the right equipment.

As someone who’s been at this for more than twenty years, and doing it with kids in tow for the last decade, I‘ve had to change my approach from time to time. In this article, I’m going to share with you all of the bits and pieces that I have come to rely on when my kids and I head out into the middle of nowhere to enjoy the simple life. These are things I have both relied on for years and that have come my way recently, but have nevertheless proven their worth.

The following applies to everything from camping on an established campground, to parking out in a field and pitching a tent. I won’t label it as “overlanding” because, in most cases, my trips only last a week or so. But, the following would apply to that as well.

Other things to consider

Seeing that you may be away from civilization for a while, a couple of things you may want to consider are being self-reliant and having enough water. You just never know when you’re going to misjudge a puddle of mud and get stuck, or how thirsty you’re going to get. 

Regarding water, I always figured I could find it and treat it wherever I go. For the most part, that’s been the case – but it’s not always the case. All it takes is one situation where you’re without water for you to consider bringing a surplus of it with you. My kids and I have relied on the WaterPORT 8 Gallon Water Tank for the last two years and it’s been a game changer on long trips. 

Table and chairs

For chairs, comfort is key – and nothing is more comfortable than a rocking chair. The ComPack Rocker from GCI not only checks off the comfortable and rocking boxes, but it’s also easy to set up and extra roomy. The ComPack Rocker has an integral hub design that does all the rocking so there’s no need to worry about uneven ground beneath your feet.

Happy trails to you

There you have it – the tried and true essentials that a multi-decade road warrior/outdoor enthusiast uses when he heads out on a vehicle-based adventure. The big picture here is that it’s important you choose the gear that’s right for you and the people you’re with. 

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