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YETI Tundra 65 Cooler
Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler, $350
This 57.6-liter capacity cooler was built to take a beating (if REI's photos of a bear attacking it aren't enough insurance of this). It'll hold 39 cans and plenty of ice, and has been constructed with extra-thick walls and Rotomolded polyethylene, the same process used to make whitewater kayaks, for excellent impact resistance and long-lasting durability.
The other three most-requested hard-shelled Yeti coolers are the Roadie 20 Cooler ($200) and the Tundra 35 Cooler ($250) and Tundra 45 Cooler ($300). Here, the main difference is size. The Roadie is a relatively small travel-companion at 18.9-liters, the Tundra 35 is 28.2-liters, and the Tundra 45 is 32.9-liters.
The North Face Dolomite 20 Double Sleeping Bag
Suunto M-3 D Leader Compass
Suunto M-3 D Leader Compass, $44
The Suunto M-3 D Leader Compass has luminescent markings and a built-in magnifying lense. It's a reliable baseplate adventure compass, and has been tailored for navigating and surviving in extreme conditions — as you'd hope it would be.
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Coleman Triton Series 2-Burner Stove, $79.95
The Coleman 2-Burner Stove combines legendary durability and two powerful burners. The manual-start Triton also stands up to frequent use at your campground or a tailgate party.
REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Tent
REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Tent, $229
Welcome to a newlywed couple's new summer getaway home. This backpacking tent doesn't skimp on the essentials and has plenty of room for two to stretch out. Upgrades like improved pole architecture boost the livable space, and vertical sidewalls provide more head and shoulder room.
Osprey Poco AG Child Carrier
Osprey Poco AG Child Carrier, $250
A child carrier makes it so parents can easily bring a little one along for their first nature hike — and the Osprey makes sure they're comfortable while they're at it. It has an anti-gravity-inspired suspension system from the award-winning Atmos and Aura AG packs, and it offers support, light carrying weight, ventilation, and a versatile, easy-to-adjust fit.
NEMO Jazz Duo Sleeping Bag
NEMO Jazz Duo Sleeping Bag, Double, $299.95
NEMO's Jazz Duo Sleeping Bag claims to rival the comfort of your very own bed and has a temperature rating of 20°F. And, even if it doesn't feel like a Casper mattress, it has Blanket Fold that allows for temperature regulation and ensures tucked-in comfort. It also has a handy Grab-and-Go design that lets you store your sleeping bag and pad together in one convenient duffel.
REI Co-op Grand Hut 4 Tent
REI Co-op Grand Hut 4 Tent, $299
REI asks of this four-person tent, "why pitch a tent, when you can pitch a cabin?" And it is, in tent-terms, exceptionally spacious. Near-vertical walls and a rectangular floor plan maximize livable space, and two large, D-shaped doors combined with low door sills make getting in and out easy.
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Jetboil Flash Cooking System, $99.95
Jetboil's Flash Cooking System makes everything from cocoa and coffee to gourmet freeze-dried meals in next to no time. Water boils in 100 seconds, allowing you to conserve fuel and get to your food faster after a long day outdoors.
ENO DoubleNest Hammock
ENO DoubleNest Hammock, $69.95
Light and compact enough for backpacking, but robust enough for the backyard, the popular ENO DoubleNest Hammock can be set up in seconds and enjoyed by two people.
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel, 60L, $129
Patagonia's Black Hole Duffel is aptly named a "burly workhorse" that can haul and protect gear on all adventures. Made from highly weather-resistant 900-denier polyester ripstop with a thermoplastic urethane film and a durable water repellent (DWR) finish, it's ready whenever you are.
REI Co-op Camp X Chair
REI Co-op Camp X Chair, $39.50
REI Co-op's travel-friendly camp chair has its comfortable exclusive X-Web technology that evenly distributes your weight to make lounging at your campsite or by the bonfire more comfortable.
NRS Thrive Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board
NRS Thrive Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, $1,195
The beauty of an inflatable paddle board is the easy convenience of taking it out nearly every weekend. This over-ten-foot inflatable stand up paddle board bundle can handle any adventure you have in mind — touring, paddling and light river running.
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REI Co-op Kingdom 4 Tent, $399
The airy REI Co-op Kingdom 4 tent offers three-season protection for your family with plenty of space for all of your camping gear. It's similar to the previous tent on the list but slightly bigger.
Osprey Women's Fairview 55 Travel Pack
Osprey Women's Fairview 55 Travel Pack, $180
The Fairview Travel Pack is the solution to feeling weighed down by clumsy luggage. Its zip-off daypack lets you carry just the essentials for a day hike or urban excursion, and has a women-specific design for a guaranteed comfortable fit (taking into account the differences in build like hips, chest, and height).
The North Face Talus 4 Tent with Footprint
YETI Hopper Two 30 Soft Cooler
YETI Hopper Two 30 Soft Cooler, $300
The soft Hopper cooler has a new tapered body to improve its thermal efficiency and a DryHid Shell with RF-welded seams and nearly indestructible straps. The HydroLok Zipper (a design borrowed from hazmat suits) is completely leak-proof and airtight, eliminating spills and locking in cold. It'll hold 24 cans plus ice.
Adventure Paddleboarding Fifty Fifty MX Stand Up Paddle Board
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REI Co-op Big Haul Rolling Duffel
REI Co-op Big Haul Rolling Duffel, $269
The REI Co-op Big Haul 30-inch rolling duffel features oversized wheels designed to travel over rough roads, and a rugged shell to protect your cargo along the way.
REI Co-op Women's Joule 30 Sleeping Bag
REI Co-op Women's Joule 30 Sleeping Bag, $195.93
A premium, fitted mummy bag for wet conditions, the women's REI Co-op Joule three-season sleeping bag uses both water-repellent down and waterproof/breathable fabric panels to keep you cozy when it pours. It's temperature rated down to 30°F.
GSI Outdoors Destination Kitchen Set 24
Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Sleeping Pad
Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Sleeping Pad, $369-$389
Double-wide to accommodate two people, the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 sleeping pad completely fills most two-person tents to provide a level sleeping surface (thanks to 3D construction) that's warm and cozy. It's especially great for car campers.
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REI Co-op Camp Xtra Chair, $59.50
Two drink holders, a side stash pocket, and X-Web technology mean you won't need to get up for much. The Xtra Chair is strong, comfortable, and light enough to haul to the campsite without much angst.
Big Agnes Big House 4 Deluxe Tent
Big Agnes Big House 4 Deluxe Tent, $349.95-$369.95
A four-person tent with two doors and a welcome mat are a campground signal for luxury. The Big Agnes Big House tent also has 12 large interior pockets for keeping gear organized and off the floor, and an easy briefcase-styled carry bag.
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper Cookset
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper Cookset, $139.95
This set that fits neatly inside a three-liter pot includes four polypropylene plates, four bowls, four insulated mugs with Sip-It lids, a 2-liter pot with lid, 3-liter pot with lid, frypan, pot gripper, and a welded sink/stuff sack.
REI Co-op Camp Dome 2 Tent
Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Convertible Tandem Inflatable Kayak
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REI Co-op Flexlite Chair
REI Co-op Flexlite Chair, $79.95
Perfect for summer heat, the Co-op Flexlite Chair has a cooling mesh seat panel to ventilate your back while you kick back and relax. The low-profile mesh side pocket is also perfect for stashing your book, flashlight, or phone.
REI Co-op Kingdom Insulated Air Bed
America the Beautiful National Parks Pass
America the Beautiful National Parks Pass, $79.99
Good for a year's worth of visits starting in 2019, the America the Beautiful National Parks Pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country. It covers the entrance for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas or up to four adults at sites that charge per person.
REI will also donate 10% of sale proceeds through 2019 to the National Park Foundation.
MSR PocketRocket Stove Kit
MSR PocketRocket Stove Kit, $99.95
The MSR PocketRocket stove kit combines the tiny but powerful PocketRocket stove and the lightweight, nesting MSR Trail Lite Duo System cookset. You can boil water in under four minutes, and adjust the flame for easy temperature control.