We are planning to go camping up in the mountain or by the beach side next month as our little summer get-away. We don't know really what we need and which one to get so it's wise to hit the Backpacker Magazine Gear Guide 2011 Picks to get more information. We are planning to go camping in a tiny island and go there by boat; we might stay on that island for couple days. I know for sure that we need a tent and stove and sleeping pads. We are excited to do this and we also invited some of our friends, it's good to have few people with you for safety.