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Summer is here, and the urge to get out and enjoy nature comes. Camping is a great way to do this, but there are a few camping must-haves you need to have to enjoy your time in the great outdoors.
Obviously, you need many things when camping, but these product ideas will get you started on the right foot!
KidCo Peapod Portable Travel Tent
A lightweight indoor/outdoor travel bed created as an alternative to bulky travel cribs. The light-as-a-feather tent is under four pounds and is designed for children six months-6 years. With mesh walls and retractable sun shade, it's the perfect piece of equipment to keep your little one happy and refreshed. It pops open, ready to use, ideal for napping, sleeping, or just playing.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $89
Hyke & Byke Yosemite 2 Person Backpacking Tent With Footprint
Available in both 1-person and 2-person versions, it is designed to be lightweight but also tough. Therefore, the rainfly and floor of the tent are constructed with polyester non-stretch fabric creating a lightweight and ultra-strong exterior for the shell and floor of the tent. Hike farther with this lightweight, single-pole backpacking tent! Hyke & Byke LLC is committed to eliminating poverty through Kiva sponsors and is a member of the Conservation Alliance.
Available at HykeandByke.com. MSRP $120
Hyke & Byke Quandary 15°F Ultralight 650FP Down Sleeping Bag
A warmer three-season bag, this ultralight quandary 15º hydrophobic 650fp down mummy sleeping bag is quite versatile. This bag is professionally designed, boasts an excellent weight-to-warmth ratio, and is the ultimate sleeping bag for saving space and weight. The microscopic air clusters found in down feathers create "loft" that traps heat and keeps you warm from 20 to 40 degrees. One of the lightest 15-degree mummy-down sleeping bags (weighs under 3 lbs).
Available at HykeandByke.com. MSRP $160
Mobile Cooling Cooling Shirt 1/4 Zip
Mobile Cooling's 1/4 zip long-sleeve shirt by Fieldsheer offers powerful sun protection and unparalleled core cooling properties to keep you comfortable, dry, and outside longer. This pullover can reduce the skin's temperature by up to 7° and dries 4x faster than traditional knits. Powerful UPF 50+ to block 98% of harmful UV rays while keeping you cool, dry, and comfortable. Available in ladies' and men's.
Available at Fieldsheer.com and Amazon. MSRP $50
EcoBuggy Natural Mosquito & Tick Repellent
EcoBuggy leverages science to propel nature to provide the most effective insect control products using plant-based ingredients. It is developed with 100% plant-based ingredients and does not contain DEET or Picaridin, making it safe for children, pets, fabrics, and the environment. Available as a repellent spray in the Mosquito Family Formula, lasting up to three hours, or Mosquito Max formula, lasting up to six hours. Both products provide up to eight hours of tick repellency.
Available at Ecobuggy.com. Pricing Starting at $10
FunkkOFF! TeethRefreshers
The only 2-in-1 Toothbrush (+) Toothpaste beauty essential that’s reusable 30x to keep your smile fresh & white! This necessity conveniently fits in your purse, pocket, travel bag, or anywhere you go! No BPA, no sulfates, no dyes, no artificial anything so it’s safe to swallow. Plus, it’s Vegan & Cruelty-Free & makes the Earth happy too! Just twist, brush, rinse and SMILE!
Available at Funkkoff.com and Amazon. MSRP $22
Kinfield Golden Hour Deet-Free Repellent
This first-of-its-kind formula repels mosquitos with a unique strain of Indonesian citronella that's more effective than any others, verified through independent trials. Kinfield Golden Hour does the trick and smells amazing, too—think a little bit of citrus and vanilla. There's a reason this one keeps selling out!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $22
Kinfield Relief Balm
This soothing vegan balm provides instant relief from bug bites, itching, inflammation, or other minor irritations. Relief Balm features cajeput and eucalyptus oils to instantly relieve any itch, along with 10% colloidal oatmeal, turmeric, and arnica to calm inflammation and soothe skin.
Available at Kinfield.com. MSRP $14
Fenix CL30R LED Camping Lantern
The powerhouse of camping lanterns! A maximum of 650 lumens portrays a light in a 115-foot full circle. Micro-USB rechargeable and also acts as a power bank to charge external devices. The cold-resistant battery compartment makes it perfect for all-season usage. It can attach to a tripod or be hung. Powered by three rechargeable batteries that provide enough energy for a runtime of up to 300 hours in Eco mode.
Bear Mountain BBQ Wood Pellets
Infuse all-natural, robust flavor and tenderness into your next meal! Made from 100% all-natural premium hardwood with no binders, fillers, or additives. Can be used with all outdoor pellet, gas, charcoal, or electric grills and smokers. Available in 20 and 40 lb Bag. 13 different pellet flavors to choose from that include Hickory, Apple, Oak, Alder, Pecan, Maple, Cherry, Mesquite, and more. Made in the United States.
Available at BearMountainBBQ.com and Amazon. MSRP $18
Kamui Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad
The ideal addition to your camping gear setup ensures that each camper gets the best sleep possible. The weight-to-thickness ratio (3.5lb-2inch) makes this sleeping pad suitable for car and family camping. 2-inch thick high rebound foam provides superior back support and insulates against cold ground. This sleeping pad includes three compression bands and one storage sack.
Available at ">Kaumi.co and Amazon. MSRP $45
Kodiak Leather 85L Nomad Canvas Duffel
Whether you’re taking a quick overnight campout or going on a months-long trip, this bag can handle whatever you throw at it—made with only the highest quality hardware, leather, and canvas. This 18 oz. waxed canvas and full grain water buffalo leather bag is built like a tank! Three main exterior compartments with double zippers, heavy-duty handles, and stow away backpack shoulder straps that can be tucked into the exterior zippered pocket. It is made of a natural material, so each bag varies slightly in texture and color.
Available at KodiakLeather.com. MSRP $275
Benks MagClap On-Go Power Bank
Benks On-Go Magnetic Battery Pack is a magnetic and portable wireless charger containing a 5,000mAh internal battery. Convenient to your life and work. Just one quick attach, keep your devices alive. Built with premium liquid silicone and ultra-smooth texture. It fits perfectly with the new phone camera layout and it doesn’t block your camera (even on the mini). Designed for iPhone 12/13 series to use with a MagSafe case or without.
Tesalate Sand-free Towel
Built with high-performance AbsorbLite fabric, Tesalate towels deliver sand-free, ultra-absorbent, super-compact, and rapid-dry tech for simply better beach days. 100% Australian-designed with fresh looks inspired by the coastlines. Designed to retain up to 1 liter of water and dry in half the time of a regular towel!
Available at Tesalate. MSRP $59
Sling Blade Sunglasses by REKS
Mission-specific glasses with maximum performance in the precise confines of serious competition. Tinted lenses and unbreakable frame material let you see it through to the end. A rimless base curve eight design and a satin touch finish provide comfort, fit, and function. With a black frame, select your lenses and offer color options. The frame will flex in all directions but always return to its original shape. Available in prescription and non-prescription.
Available at Reks.com. Prices Start at $30
Trippy Outdoor Wooden Adirondack Chair
A radically portable outdoor chair inspired by ancient concepts from Scandinavia and Africa. The chair can be assembled in 4 seconds, is easily portable, and is extremely lightweight. All-Weather Adirondack chair is made of unique, high-quality maple wood, much stronger than regular wood or plastic, and water-resistant. It is designed not to fade, crack, or deteriorate over time. Available in a variety of designs.
Available at TrippyOutdoor.com and Amazon. Prices Vary
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I’ve never been camping, but if I do go, I would have no idea where to even start. This is very helpful!
I love this post! I’m going camping in a couple of weeks and this was very helpful to me.
The bug repellant, a MUST!