Written by Mike at Prepper Evolution | Last updated: March 2026 Car camping is the simplest way to get your family outside and sleeping under the stars. You drive to a campsite, park, set up your gear right next to your vehicle, and spend the weekend in the woods without hauling everything on your back. It requires zero specialized equipment to start, works with any vehicle that has a trunk, and costs less than a weekend hotel stay once you own the basics. I’ve been car camping since befor