noob camping advise needed

[srileo]

okie looks like its time to try it for myself and see.
Thanks for all the advise guys! i'll let you know how the trip goes!!

sri

[Cal Price]

If you are out in the wilds, careful where you park the GS, you dont want the first job of each morning to be picking it up.

[Mat]

what is your budget???

what is important to you for a tent size when packed, weight, room inside the tent

sleeping mats don't really do much (other than comfort) unless your camping in really cold weather
so i would say skip one of those
and for the record self inflating mats suck....
sure they are easy to put up, but when it comes time to pack them they are a pain in the ass

a footprint for the tent is a good idea but not necessary

this may help you find a tent
http://www.rei.com/rei/gearshop/advisor/tent.html?stat=7747r&vcat=REI_SSHP_CAMPING_TOC

as far as other gear goes if you are like me you don't like to leave traces of where you have been which means no camp fires so stuff like stoves, and pots to cook food (if you cook food) is good to have

don't know if you if you have factored water into this or how long you will be staying, but a water filtering device is very nice to have or you could get the chlorine tablets




a little more info would be nice

budget is what
are you hiking in
how long are you staying
is weight an issue
is there a water supply and is it safe to drink
is there any dangerous wild life
do you have a first aid kit

can't think of anything else at the moment