Technically speaking, you don't \\"need\\" a generator in order to go camping. However, if you want to make your campsite feel more like home, there's nothing like a bit of electricity to power up a few creature comforts. Whether you're trying to get some work done on your laptop, you need to recharge your camera batteries, or you want to run a heater on those chilly nights, a generator is what will make that all possible.