There is a wide variety of camping supplies available, and the type of outdoor activity an individual enjoys will determine which retailer will be best suited for the necessary camping supplies. For example, tent camping is vastly different to camping with an RV, and one will need a different set of camping supplies for each.

Ultimately, camping should be all about getting out into nature and enjoying the outdoors, and not about struggling with your old antiquated camping supplies, nor being swamped by the latest and greatest in technologically advanced camping supplies. Nowadays, there is something for everything - there are items that one does not even realise exist or are necessary until they are spotted in the camping supplies catalogue, or in-store or online.

Retail stores like REI, Recreational Equipment Inc., specialize in equipment and supplies for every outdoor enthusiast and their interests. Camping supplies can be ordered online from their website www.rei.com, and enthusiasts have the option to receive regular email notifications of sales, etc. whatever their particular interest, be it camping, hiking, biking, backpacking, kayaking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, or hunting. REI comes highly recommended as the place to shop when looking for unique camping supplies and equipment. Online camping supplies are also available from www.campmor.com. Campmor has a huge selection of camping supplies, from backpacks, clothing, shoes, tents, sleeping gear, camp furniture, cooking gear, and camp tools. They also offer a Campmor catalog through the mail if prefered. Every item that is carried on the website is featured in the catalog too, allowing one to browse the full range of camping supplies offline.

Discount camping supplies can also be found at any discount retail center, such as Wal-Mart. Online, there is a good selection of discount camping supplies available at www.discountcampingsupplies.com. This site has a number of links to retailers that have discount camping supplies for sale, such as the REI outlet store at www.rei.com, and Campfire Sales at www.campfiresales.com. The web offers buyers the convenience of comparing numerous camping supplies directly and simultaneously, thereby decreasing time spent shopping,and leaving one more time to get out into Nature and enjoy the newly acquired camping supplies!