Here’s the SheBuysTravel checklist of camping essentials women should buy before a trip ... you basically pull the tent from its bag, shake it out, and pound the stakes into the ground.

A small bag works best if you plan on just carrying the essentials, like a phone or wallet. You can consider a medium bag if ...

Whether it's for winter camping, backpacking ... Another option is to zip together two rectangular sleeping bags. Some brands have women specific sleeping bags which offer mummy sleeping bags ...