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Here's everything you'll need to go camping this summer
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Camping is one of the best summer activities.
Nature, fresh air, and great company — what could be bad?
But if you're going camping, you're going to need the right gear.
We've put a list of the essentials and fun gadgets that will make your camping experience way better.
A pop up tent
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Unless you want to brave the wild at night, you're going to need a tent.
A pop up tent is a great option as it takes virtually zero effort to set it up (it literally pops up), and only takes a few seconds to fold back.
This tent comes with 4 plastic ground stakes and sand bags on both side panels to keep it in place.
Genji Sports pop up family beach tent: $72.00 $53.68 [25% off]
Summer weather sleeping bag
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This sleeping bag is specifically designed for warmer weather.
It is best used when it's 40 F to 60 F (aka around how cold it would be in the woods in the summer.)
Coleman Trinidad warm-weather sleeping bag: $28.99 $25.99 [10% off]
An intense backpack
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This is a great lightweight backpack option if you're planning a weekend camping trip.
It's waterproof and has an "aircomfort future pro ventilated back system," which relieves the weight burden and helps with sweating.
Altosy backpacking mountaineering waterproof backpack: $150.88 $67.82 [55% off]
A Swiss army knife
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A Swiss army knife is good to have on hand pretty much anytime — but especially when camping.
The "Huntsman" model comes with 14 different implements including blades, a wood saw, and scissors. You never know when you'll need to use this.
Victorinox Swiss Army huntsman II Knife: $46.00 $24.99 [46% off]
A camping lantern and fan
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You'll want a latern at night and a fan when it gets hot.
Good news is: this one is a 2-in-1.
The latern part provides up to 37 hours of light, while the fan can run for up to 50 hours on low speed.
Deluxe camping combo LED lantern and fan: $39.99 $13.82 [65% off]
Portable charger
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If you're someone who can't disconnect from the world, this portable energy pack is a must-have.
You'll be able to charge your smartphone, iPod, and other small electrical devices with this thing.
A "fully-depleted cellphone" can be recharged up to 30 times on this.
Coleman 4D CPX 6 Portable energy pack: $37.10
Hiking boots
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Get yourself some super sturdy hiking boots.
These boots have a 1.25" inch heal and a slight 0.75", which will provide more support when walking over uneven land.
Vasque Men's breeze 2.0 GTX Hiking boot: $124.95 - $138.85
Cooler
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If you're planning on bringing lots of food with you, it's probably a good idea to bring a cooler.
This cooler can hol 69 12-oz cans, 2 liter bottles upright, and overall fits 50 quarts.
Dimensions: 27.5 x 16.75 x 19.063 inches.
Igloo island breeze maxcold 50 quart roller: $79.95 $37.04 [54% off]
A fire starter
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If you don't know how to start a fire, all hope is not lost.
This "fire starter" will do the job for you.
And best of all, it's really small and won't take up a lot of room.
SE magnesium fire starter: $5.76 $3.70 [36% off]
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