The 17 essentials you need to start camping with your truck

When outfitting a truck for camping, choose gear that's light, versatile, and durable enough for the road.
Don't go overboard on what you bring and remember the less you have, the easier it is to pack at the end.
We tested gear from brands like Camp Chef, Roofnest, and Yakima to find the best truck camping gear.
A pickup truck has always been the original adventure rig. Even before the #vanlife movement started taking off, truck camping served as a more rugged alternative to the plush experienc