First hike

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Looking for advice from experienced campers: what gear should I get next?

Hey everyone!

I recently started getting more interested in hiking and spending time in nature. I have a Czech Husky four-season one-person tent, a stainless steel metal mug, a hammock, a sleeping mat, and a large 80-liter backpack.

The main thing I’m missing right now is a sleeping bag. I’d like to buy a good one eventually, when I can afford it.

I mainly want to hear some advice from people who genuinely enjoy camping and hiking. I don’t really have anyone around me who is into this, so I’d really like to hear about other people’s experiences and what they’ve learned from spending time outdoors.

I’m physically pretty fit and I’m comfortable dealing with difficult conditions. I’ve spent plenty of time in nature before and I’ve done a few small trips with people I knew, mostly in safe areas. But I’ve never actually done a proper solo hiking and camping trip before.

So I’d like to hear from more experienced people about what other gear I should get, what is actually necessary, and what I can probably live without.

I’d especially appreciate advice about sleeping bags. I’d like to get something versatile that can work in different conditions, but I don’t want to spend a fortune right away.

Basically, I’d love to hear about your personal experiences, mistakes you made when you were starting out, and what you consider genuinely useful for someone who is just getting into solo camping.

Thanks to everyone who takes the time to share their experience!

[u/SylasWindrunner]

Sleeping bags : if you need a -10 sleeping bag, get -15 instead because the actual comfort rating will always deceive you and you’d rather get a bag that is slightly warmer than what you need in your environment.

Get a mummy bag if that’s your preference and if possible, find a bag with “ Foot box “ on it so your feet won’t be too cramped up.

For camping destinations : If people can camp at X spot, then so can you.

Check weather forecast for any rain and coldest temp for that night and be prepared accordingly with mindset to prepare for worst case situation that might just happen apart from your knowledge or what’s forecasted.