One of the things all knife owners must be aware of, are the local rules and regulations regarding the edged tools they own. For those friends of mine who live in Boston, or work in federal buildings, that means blade lengths not exceeding 2.5 inches. That may not seem like much, but thanks to the Spyderco Cat G10 (read my review on The Truth About Knives) I now have a go-to recommendation for those people. Through smart design and excellent ergonomics, Spyderco has made a small knife that can handle bigger chores than most small knives.
For the beginning camper, you really can’t go wrong with a Mora as a first knife. They are sturdy, take a fine edge, and best of all they won’t break the bank if you somehow manage to ruin one! Read my 
Edged Adventure 