Take it outs: when exploring the great outdoors, what you bring with you makes all the difference - with the gear on these pages, you'll be ready 'whether you're camping by car or living off what you carry on your back

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Drive-in camping combines the beauty of nature with the conveniences of civilization - if it keeps you warm, grills a steak or mixes a cocktail, bring it along. Finding the perfect spot to park all that luxury takes advance planning. Campsites at many state and national parks can be booked online. But before you make a reservation, call the camp-ground and ask to speak with a park ranger, says Jane Huber, coauthor of The Best in Tent Camping: Southern California. "Describe your dream campsite and ask for recommendations."