This is a great time of year to go camping, but if you’re new to it, it can be overwhelming to figure out what you need. Like most things, simple is best and camping can be a frugal activity. Here are some tips for frugal camping for beginners.
Frugal Camping for Beginners
What to Do
The most important thing to remember is to keep things simple. You could spend thousands of dollars on camping gear and have it be a lot of stuff that you don’t need or that is more than what you need.
It’s also a lot easier to go camping if you don’t overpack! Start simple, with the basics I am going to list below, and then you can upgrade based on what you actually use.
On that note, for your first camping trip, try to go somewhere with good bathroom amenities and showers that isn’t too far from home. Just do a night or two at a time.
Similarly, don’t go when it’s super cold. The colder the weather, the more complicated camping becomes. Go in late spring or early fall when it’s also not too hot, and then you can try out your gear without worrying about how cold you are!
What to Buy
If possible, buy secondhand! Camping gear is something that often shows up at thrift stores, yard sales, and Facebook Marketplace. Here’s a quick list of what I think are the camping essentials
Two-person tent, $21.18
Depending on how many people are camping, you may want a larger tent, but in that case you could just buy a couple smaller tents.
Saving money can’t get any easier than using Circle coupons in Target’s mobile app! These offers come off instantly at the register and most are good on up to 4 items.
And now most Circle offers now apply automatically when you check out – no need to search the app to select potential offers (except for Manufacturer coupons)
Check out all of the new Circle Offers we have found so far this week, it’s a fairly long list with some sweet high value and offers.
Look at the individual deals in the Circle app to get more details on which items are included in the offers.
If you’ve never used Target Circle and want to know more watch a short on all the ways to save with Circle.
Circle Special and GiftCard Deals:
Free Target $10 GiftCard WYB (3) household essentials, select Target Circle eCoupon
Baby and Kids Care:
B1G1 25% off Aquaphor & Eucerin baby toiletries, select Target Circle eCoupon
B1G1 50% off baby clothing, select Target Circle eCoupon
20% off BabyLife Organics stage 2 Pouches, 3.5 & 14 oz Target Circle eCoupon
B1G1 25% off Bobbie organic whole milk Formula – 14.1 oz Target Circle eCoupon
B1G1 30% off bottles and pacifiers & more, select Target Circle eCoupon
B1G1 40% off Crane Baby storage & bedding items, select Target Circle eCoupon
B1G1 30% off Enfagrow toddler formula, select powder and Ready to Use Target Circle eCoupon
B1G1 40% off Munchkin feeding & cleaning accessories, select Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Nido by Nestle kinder 1+ powder beverage mix, select 28.2 oz Target Circle eCoupon
B1G1 25% off Pampers and bumbum & Luvs diapers, excl Babyganics Believe Baby Biom Dyper Freestyle Happy Hues Healthy Baby Hey Tiger Huggies Kudos Lil Dude Mille Moon Nest Parasol Pull-Ups The Honest Company up&up WaterWipes Esembly Cloth Clearance Target Circle eCoupon
Beverages:
B1G1 25% off Cafe Bustelo coffee, select Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Colectivo Coffee Roasters roast coffee, 12 oz Target Circle eCoupon
B1G1 25% off Favorite Day dairy toppings & cold foams, select Target Circle eCoupon
B1G1 50% off Happy bottled coffee drinks – 11 fl oz can, select Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Huckleberry Roasters roast coffee, 12 oz Target Circle eCoupon
B1G1 20% off Oats overnight shakes, select Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Silk high protein plant-based milk, select 48 fl oz Target Circle eCoupon
Today only, throw on a hockey jersey and hurry to Chipotle where you can get BOGO FREE entrees!
This deal is limited to five free menu items per check, and is subject to availability. Redeemable in-restaurant only today after 3PM.
Offer valid today, 4/20 only.
See more dining deals.
This offer has ended.
I’ve got a great deal to help you stock up on pet food, treats, cat litter and so much more that our furry family needs!
Right now when you get $100 in participating pet care items you’ll get a $30 Amazon credit back! This will load automatically in your account as soon as the order ships.
There are 1000+ qualifying items, so odds are plenty of the things you need will earn this credit!
Tip: You can also earn this with subscribe & save orders, but you’ll need to get $100 of the same items. This would be perfect for the larger bags of pet food or large packs of wet food.
Here are some of the top sellers you’ll find:
Greenies Pill Pockets for Dogs, 60 ct. – $14.98 (reg. $17.98)
-when you clip the coupon
Minties Fresh Bites Dental Treats, 100-ct – $15.98
INABA Churu Cat Treats, 40 tubes – $26.99
Publix has a B1G1 sale on Crunchmaster Crackers this week, and we have a printable coupon to add in. Get bags of Crunchmaster Crackers for just 99¢!
Publix Crunchmaster Deal (ends 4/21 or 4/22):
- Crunchmaster Crackers, 3.54-4 oz, B1G1 at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$1 off Crunchmaster product (sign up) printable
-1100 points wyb Crunchmaster Crackers, purchase $7, limit 4, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(makes it 99¢)
See the full Publix Ad for more great deals.
Through tomorrow, shop at GAP Factory where you can save up to 70% off sitewide plus get an extra 10% off at checkout.
There’s no code needed and the price will automatically drop at checkout.
Deal Ideas
Relaxed Gap Logo Zip Hoodie $20 (reg. $59.99)
(Deal of the week is not eligible for the extra 10% off)
Smocked Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress $39.99 (reg. $79.99)
– Extra 10% off at checkout
Makes it $35.99 shipped
Relaxed Crochet Top $19.99 (reg. $49.99)
– Extra 10% off at checkout
Makes it $17.99 shipped
This deal is good through tomorrow, 4/21. Shipping is free on orders $50 and up.
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This set of (2) super cute Thyme & Table 12-ounce Spring Charm Drinking Glasses are now on clearance at Walmart for $8.98 (reg. $18.98)!
Get them with bunnies, carrots, Easter eggs, or geese. Unfortunately, the tulips have already sold out.
These glasses are very similar to the top rated Anthropologie Icon Juice Glass which currently sells for $16 a piece!
Check out the deal:
Thyme & Table 12-ounce Spring Charm Drinking Glasses – $8.98 (reg. $18.98
Shipping is free with Walmart+ or free with orders of $35+.
See more deals at Walmart.
Have bagels on your breakfast menu? Head in to Kroger with an eCoupon to pick up Philadelphia Cream Cheese for just $2.99. Grab up to five for this price!
Kroger Philadelphia Cream Cheese Deal (ends 4/21):
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread, 7.5-8 oz, $2.99 with eCoupon, limit 5 per transaction
Check out the full Kroger ad for more great deal ideas.
Using coupons has gotten super easy with mobile apps and digital coupons. The top two mobile apps that can save money at every store across the US are a huge way to cut your grocery budget.
Join me tomorrow night for our weekly live Q&A as we cover all the ways to truly master Ibotta and Fetch Rewards to save even more money!
We will get starting at 8:30 pm eastern and you can watch directly from Southern Savers, on Facebook or on Youtube.
