Lifestyle
Essential Items to Bring to Enjoy Your Camping Experience

There is something for everyone to enjoy about camping. However, a successful camping trip requires planning and preparation. Before setting out, make sure gear is ready, plan ahead, and be prepared for whatever may occur.
Here are five items you should always bring before heading outdoors.
A Camping Kit
The best way to keep essentials organized, clean, and accessible while on the go is to keep them in a camping kit. A camping kit can provide all the small equipment needed to go camping. First-aid kits, emergency food and water, a portable toilet, fire-starting kits, utensils, and a pocket knife are items that may be included in this kit.
As opposed to searching around the house in search of an item, or forgetting something altogether, a camping kit will already be in place when you decide to go camping.
Essentials (Checklist)
Camping essentials are items that everyone must have. A sleeping bag, sleeping mat, pillow, flashlight, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, a tent, and a camp chair are all essentials. If you forget any of these things, sleeping and being comfortable will be nearly impossible.
It’s a common mistake for campers to forget to double-check that all of the essentials are packed. It’s almost too obvious to forget, so naturally, they are often forgotten. Create a checklist with all of the essentials to help ensure that nothing is missing.
Drinking Water
While camping, there probably won’t be access to running water, and even if there is, it should never be assumed there will be. Always bring water or find other ways to hydrate. You can bring water bottles or a water treatment kit and use it to filter or treat water.
It may be tempting to use a “survival” method of getting water for fun, such as boiling lake water, but it’s important to remember that these methods are for emergencies. Boiling water kills most impurities, but it isn’t 100% effective, so it should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.
Propane Heat
Campfires are a wonderful part of camping. However, they aren’t as easy to make as they seem. And let’s face it, they leave an unpleasant odor afterward. Having propane products, such as a heater or stove, can save a lot of work, energy, and provide peace of mind of knowing that there will be a heat source. Propane products are portable, don’t require an electric line, and unlike a campfire, don’t give off that smoky odor.
If for no other reason, a propane heater can serve as insurance. Wet wood, a malfunctioning lighter, or temporary fire bans are some of the reasons a fire may not be possible. Without a propane heater or stove, suddenly the options for staying warm and cooking drop drastically.
Entertainment
Many assume that camping will be a ton of fun if they go into the wilderness, set up a tent, and sit around. For a few hours, this may be true. Following that, you might feel like doing something else.
Entertainment can make the difference between a good camping trip and a memorable one. Bring a deck of cards, board games, a book to read, or even just a pocket knife to carve wood – there are many ways to have fun. Those feeling adventurous can also enjoy cycling, canoeing, and hammocking.
Tips for your camping trip
In addition to items that should be brought when camping, here are some other tips to keep in mind.
- Check the weather forecast before leaving for the trip. Check to see if there are any thunderstorms or rain. Not only does the rain make things miserable, but it can also be very dangerous.
- Ensure gear is clean and in order so nobody gets sick.
- Make sure the vehicle is in good condition and can handle rough roads.
- Keep the campfire small and check it often so it doesn’t get out of control.
- If with children, make sure they are supervised while playing around the campfire.
- Remember why you are camping. Don’t get stressed or overwhelmed.
By following these tips and ensuring that these items are brought along, you will set yourself up for the perfect camping experience.
Lifestyle
Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.
Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.
He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”
Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.
While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.
He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.
While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.
There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.
Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.
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