That's OK, I'm not offended. The most important thing about being out in the wilderness is this: it's better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. This hold

That's OK, I'm not offended. The most important thing about being out in the wilderness is this: it's better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. This holds true regardless of experience level. It's true that car camping is considerably safer. But, in my opinion, making sure you have the "ten essentials" I listed is about forming the right habits. You may not need the extra shelter since you can sleep in your car, but when you decide to upgrade to tent-camping, you'll know to bring some with you.