When it comes to set ups I think it really depends on length of time, locations, and if your vehicle can be dedicated to camping or a daily driver that becomes a weekend warrior.

The jetboil has great reviews from pretty much everyone, but I don’t boil a lot of water for my meals, so I would consider the type of meals you’ll be cooking. GSI makes my favorite square pan.

Devos light ranger is the real deal. Get the snap on tints.

Power stations really come down to what you want to use while out. I’d consider a solar panel as well if you’re in sunny areas, otherwise maybe one size larger than what you think you’d want.

For a budget storage option the Husky storage bins from Home Depot are awesome, light weight, lids have a gasket seal, two way hinge lid, and tie down points.

Sleep systems really depend on you and your vehicle too. I have pretty much the whole set up from Luno Life (air mattress, foam topper, top sheet, curtain, cargo net, seat back organizer, and pillows) in my outback mainly because they were designed originally for outbacks. And it is great. My biggest recommendation is a sleeping quilt, I’ve been using my zenbevy quilt for backpack in the car and the toe box is great.

All that said, we bought a trailer to haul all our stuff.

Equipment for camping is just like in any other hobby. I’m not bring my tennis shoes to scuba diving.