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Essential Camping Tools & Gadgets
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items reliable, compact items designed to make outdoor adventures safer, easier, and more enjoyable—whether you’re setting up camp, cooking off-grid, or navigating nature like a pro.
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Must-Have Tools for Your Next Adventure
Roomy enough for 4 and easy to set up and adjust, the Marmot Tungsten 4P tent with footprint lets you enjoy the breeze with the top down, then throw on the rainfly when weather threatens.
Tungsten 4P Tent with Footprint
Keep your day's gear within easy reach in the REI Co-op Trail 25 pack. It's designed to fit a wide range of body types, and it has pockets galore for quick access to all your essentials.
Trail 25 Pack
An advanced multisport GPS smartwatch with a bright, scratch-resistant display, the Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED Sapphire is for serious athletes and outdoor adventurers who want to push beyond their limits.
fenix 8 AMOLED Sapphire
Stay toasty warm on cool-weather car-camping nights with the REI Co-op Siesta Hooded 20 synthetic sleeping bag. Its classic rectangular shape gives you plenty of room to stretch and turn.
Siesta Hooded 20 Sleeping Bag
Be ready for camping adventures, family picnics and days on the water. This durable YETI cooler provides 32.9 liters of storage. Extra-thick walls with insulation keep your food and drinks ice cold.
Tundra 45 Cooler
Dice fragrant onions, slice through juicy tomatoes and halve fluffy bagels with the handy GSI Outdoors Santoku knife set—essential kitchen gear for those whose knife skills are in high demand.
Santoku Knife Set
Now with a splashproof and spill-resistant YETI MagSlider™ lid that's easy to clean, the 20 fl. oz. YETI Rambler Tumbler keeps your beverage hot or cold for your sipping pleasure.
Rambler Tumbler with MagSlider Lid - 20 fl. oz.
Cuddle up with your partner or best pal in the Kelty Low loveseat. Its relaxed, low-profile, reclined design means you won't be towering over the campfire or blocking anyone's view of the stage.
Low Loveseat
Handy for weekend campouts, sporting events and family gatherings in your backyard, the Coleman Cooler Quad chair has a soft cooler pouch to keep your favorite beverages cold and within easy reach.
Cooler Quad Chair
Add after-dark ambience to any atmosphere with the LuminAID Solar String Area Light. The soft white lights are great for backyards or campsites—plus, the solar-charged battery can juice up your phone.
Solar String Area Light with Phone Charger
A stormproof essential for serious camp kits, the Coast EAL22 lantern has 5 output options—including a bright, flashing red emergency mode—and blasts up to 1,250 lumens.
EAL22 Lantern
The lightweight, all-purpose Swiss Army Classic Knife includes scissors, blade, screwdriver, nail file, tweezers and a toothpick.
Classic Knife
The REI Co-op Trekking Pole Rubber Walking Tips convert your hiking poles to street poles for urban exploring on sidewalks and boardwalks.
Trekking Pole Rubber Walking Tips - Pair
Perfect for wet weekend adventures—like hiking or cycling in the rain—the men's Outdoor Research Foray 3L Jacket is engineered for dependable wet-weather protection and performance.
Foray 3L Jacket - Men's
Perfect for wet weekend adventures—like hiking or cycling in the rain—the women's Outdoor Research Aspire 3L Jacket is engineered for dependable wet-weather protection and performance.
Aspire 3L Jacket - Women's
Keep your feet comfy and capable on the trail with these waterproof Merrell hiking boots. Recycled materials set these apart from other footwear in the Merrell lineup.
Speed Eco Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's
Keep your feet comfy and capable on the trail with these waterproof Merrell hiking boots. Recycled materials set these apart from other footwear in the Merrell lineup.
Speed Eco Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's
Snuggling down to sleep with gritty arms and dirty feet doesn't feel good. Sea to Summit Wilderness Wipes will clean and refresh you when you've worked up a sweat and you're miles away from a shower.
Wilderness Wipes
This insect-killing repellent for your clothing is effective against ticks, chiggers, mites and mosquitoes for up to 6 weeks.
Permethrin Pump Spray - 24 oz.
You'll never drink tea alone as long as you've got your trusty REI Co-op solid graphic camp mug. It keeps cold beverages cold and hot beverages hot.
Solid Graphic Camp Mug - 12 fl. oz.
Lightweight yet sturdy, these Leki trekking poles boost your confidence on the trails. The soft straps are adjustable for comfort. Aluminum shafts provide added strength.
Lhasa AS Trekking Poles - Pair - Women's