Headlamp headlamp headlamp! forget flash light that is what a headlamp is for. And some kind of pad to sleep on a must a total must! Would not camp without one. Did once and it hurt! and one thing I did not see mentioned and beanie for at night. a wool one. even in the summer it can get chilly. Make a list of all you want to bring and check it off. It does help you are going with people you can borrow from. a list is good. I camp allllll the time top 2 items are important to me!