Every now and then I need to get out of the city and hit the refresh button, so this fall a few friends and I took a camping trip near Bear Mountain—nothing clears my cache like layering on mounds of clothing and waking up under a brightly colored canopy!

Here are some of the camping classics I never leave town without:

Mast Brothers Chocolate—for the ultimate s’more.
Mint leaves—they’re a great natural bug repellent. I rub them all over my clothes and arms to keep me bite free (and smelling good).
Matt Bernson® Artika Boots from Madewell—the dirtier they get, the better they look!
Warm wool camp socks—J.Crew’s are beyond cozy.
A sturdy flask—for hot cocoa (or hot toddys).
A solar-powered crank radio—sometimes even nature needs a soundtrack.
Enamel pots and mugs—I love the blue-and-white speckled ones so much, I use them at home too.
A classic buffalo-check sleeping bag—a good night’s sleep is essential.
A sleek flashlight—Maglites are my favorite.
A cashmere hat and scarf—cashmere is warm and comfortable if you like to sleep in your hat like me.

(post by Nikelle O.; RV image via here)