A well noted camping brand is Coleman. It has everything from sleeping bags to a line of dog toys, if you need it to camp Coleman probably makes it.
A brand new nice brand new camper is about 25,000 dollars so I guess a good price is 18,000-22,000
They are a well trusted and reliable brand. good products for safety, home and camping use. They are always guaranteed to work and never break down when you need it.
If you are looking at a small camping chair then I would say anything over 20 is too much. For the bigger camping thrones I would say 50-100. It all depends on brand as well; some brands are just not as good.
Maglite is rated the top brand of flashlights in the camping community. Maglite is very well built and durable and able to withstand harsh conditions. Another great brand of flashlights for camping is Coleman. Also well build and durable, Coleman products are most well known in camping supplies.
Coleman has a good run of the mill camping stove, but if you are looking for something lightweight and portable this may not be for you. The SnowPeak Lite Max is a stove I can recommend from experience. While it is nothing fancy it is definitely portable and is priced reasonably.
Land's End is typically considered the best brand for all types of baggage and camping gear, including canvas luggage. A good place to find this particular brand is at any kind of sporting goods store or department store.
Gaz is a brand of camping/outdoor laterns that run on butane fuel canisters.
In the world of tents, the common logic is that you need to spend a bunch of money on a brand name tent. While this is sometimes true, you don't always have to sink that high amount of money into brand name camping tents. If you're planning on a big backpacking trip, a brand name camping tent may be best. However, if you're just looking for something to take to a campsite, generic is fine.
Gaz is a brand of camping/outdoor laterns that run on butane fuel canisters.
There are too many good camping spots to list. Check out the related links for details and information.
Dried fruits and dried meat or jerky are both good foods for camping.
There are many places in California which can be good for camping. There are 278 parks in the California state park system, most of which allow camping though they will often charge a fee. There are also private camp groups which will allow camping and provide other amenities for a price.