Here's everything you'll need to go camping this summer [up to 65% off]

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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.

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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

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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