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Promising review: "This portable easel is very sturdy and easy to set up and take down. It also adjusts to different heights for different canvases and has a sliding drawer with compartments. I'm very happy with this. I've enjoyed taking it to different locations and moving it from room to room in my house. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a strong portable easel." —Peace96
Get it from Amazon for $89.96.
Promising review: "Wow, just wow. Surfing with this has made a huge difference!!! I use this on my 2014 Moomba Mobius LSV. I now fill both the rear bags even to 900 lbs. each on both sides and this thing throws a clean long wave to whichever side its not mounted to. I don't have to list the boat anymore, making it much easier to drive and so much faster to switch riders from different sides. It looks the exact same as the picture shows, and it floats. I've never had it fall off during surfing and even forgot to remove it once and came up to speed 20+ mph before I realized it was still on and it never came loose. It floats so if you accidentally drop it while mounting it you don't have to worry about it sinking to the bottom of the lake. I wish I had bought long ago!" —Joel
Get it from Amazon for $249.98.
Promising review: "This has been a hit for years, so I bought another one for my son. It is actually more functional than any of the other styles that are way boring! I take it camping and even strangers are entertained. It takes a little practice to get the fish to flip the hot dogs over but it is so worth it and fun once you get the knack of it. My six year old granddaughter loves it because the hot dogs don't fall off." —Pony Expressed
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I bought this to take my girlfriend out on our first date in the park. Now going on picnics has become a theme for us! We use this basket pretty much every weekend. It's quite sturdy and well built, and should last many years. The plates and glasses are pretty cheap, so be careful with them. One glass had a crack in it after six or seven outings, but still holds liquid. The wine opener feels fairly brittle as well, but I've carefully opened two bottles with it and it's still intact. Overall, this is a good value and perfect for a picnic for two, and even has enough room for more food than two people need. I definitely recommend this one!" —Keenan Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $85.95.
Promising review: "This is very cool. In this pack, there is a rechargeable battery that doubles as an LED light – it's very bright and perfect for tents and camping. The rechargeable battery can be used to recharge other items, like your phone, etc. There are five magnets along the strip and you can slide them up and down to stick the strip on metal objects. It's very cool! I can see how this would be great if you were working in an area and needed light. You can turn the LED and the light strip on, slip it into the bag, and carry it like a lantern. I'm very happy with this purchase because it's versatile and each item can be used in more than one way. I'm taking it on camping trips." —Ruth Jones
Get it from Amazon for $17.49+ (available in four styles).
This telescope has 400mm(f/5.7) focal length and 70mm aperture, an optics glass lens with high transmission coatings, and comes with a wireless remote, an adjustable stand, phone holder, and carrying case.
Promising review: "This is a great quality telescope, not just for beginners but for anyone. It has a smartphone attachment to record which is super cool! It has two replaceable eyepieces and one lens. The finder scope with mounting bracket and cross-hair lines inside makes finding objects like the moon easy. This telescope allows for many different viewing positions with a adjustable aluminum alloy tripod that extends for taller people and a carry bag, the telescope and tripod can fit inside the bag for storage or travel. I am looking forward to some cool videos and pictures!" —Pstivthnkn
Get it from Amazon for $85.79.
Promising review: "This is super comfy and light. It's very easy to put up and wide enough that I was able to have a sleeping bag, two blankets, and my pillow in it. I had room to actually roll around a little; I laid on my back and side very comfortably. I would purchase this item again and from this seller. The hammock arrived on time and in great condition!" —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.97 (available in 14 colors).
Owner Riley, of Fayetteville Arkansas, started her small business at eight years old! She wanted to take a twist on kids' lemonade stands and save up money for a camp fundraiser while also getting real-world business experience. It's been years since she started and Riley's bubble business continues to grow!
Promising review: "These wands are so fun! They make huge bubbles. People at the campground we were staying at were very impressed!!" —Emily Matthews
Get it from BiggerBetterBubbles1 on Etsy for $16.95 (available in eight colors).
This nifty gadget evaluates your training to see if you're under/over doing it. It monitors your heart rate, has all-day stress tracking, a Body Battery™ energy monitor, sleep analysis, and more. The connected features include: smart notifications for calls and texts, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, LiveTrack, and the ability to control and play music on your phone. It has several other pre-loaded sports apps. You can even customize the watch faces! The battery lasts seven days in smartwatch mode and up to 24 hours in GPS mode.
Promising review: "This is a great watch! It does everything I wanted; from tracking my fitness to tracking my daily health. I have tried many fitness watches and this is by far the best one. Highly recommend." —Dru M.
Get it on sale from REI for $249.99 (originally $300; available in two colors).
Promising review: "I took this to a lake in northern Maine for a five day trip. I fished, and fished, and fished, and fished. I had my 60lbs. dog with me, and this held up beautifully! After blowing it up at the car, I walked it about 100 yards to the shore of the lake and used it. It was PHENOMENAL!!! I love this kayak! LOVE IT! I love the bright colors. I love how easy it was to blow up. I loved that I was able to sit so comfortably. There was plenty of space behind the seat and in the front to stow gear/lunch/camera. I could sit with my legs totally extended (great for the tan!) or cross legged.
There was plenty of room for my dog and she was comfy as well, I imagine she felt like she was spending her days on an air mattress. She's never been on any type of personal watercraft before, and it was stable enough she was comfortable after a few minutes. There were rocks and downed trees (as you would expect along a northern lake) and I had no worries about a puncture. I would totally recommend this to ANYONE!
While at the lake, we had the option of hard side kayaks, a few canoes, and this inflatable kayak. Without fail, this was the first choice for everyone there. I just love this thing!" —T.M. Lord
Get it from Amazon for $182.50+ (available with one or two seats).
This has foldable legs, an adjustable net, and comes with three balls.
Promising review: "I heard about this game from a teen I know (I am 37) so I purchased it for my family. It is sooooo much fun!!! Be warned however that it is an aerobic workout! I have not had so much with my kids (16, 17, 19) for a very long time. It's very easy to learn (takes about five minutes) and the game is fast paced with lots of ball time (not waiting around like in volleyball). I highly recommend game!!!" —Tort
Get it from Amazon for $59.95.
Promising review: "I use these for hiking, exploration, and just overall when I am camping or walking around somewhere and want to see things far away. I really think the compact size, and the quality of the image is unparalleled. Definitely worth the price for me." —Kyle Giffin
Get them from Amazon for $18.64.
I own this! I'm originally from Utah, where I used to live on a mountain and hike (literally) every day. After spending most of my life outdoors, I'm really picky about the products I use. This camp chair is easily something I'd recommend. If you're doing a short backpacking trip and plan on having something to sit on at your site, this is a solid choice! It's also my go-to when hanging out at a park or spending long stays at a campsite.
Get it from Bespoke Post for $75.
I have a Cinemood projector and I can tell you, it's worth the splurge and the wait! I camp with my family all the time, enough so that sometimes a movie outside is justified, despite the escape from screens. This holds up well in rugged terrain and has an impressive projection even on the strangest of things (want to watch a movie on the laundry that's hanging up to dry? go ahead!).
Pre-order it on sale from Cinemood for $499 (shipped in September) or $649 (shipped in August; originally $999). If you're looking for something simple with quick shipping, you can grab this inexpensive version from Amazon for $76.99.
Promising review: "This is an awesome pack! It looks fantastic and it's good quality — the zippers aren't weak and it has wide pockets. Our foster boy was happy to have this on. The straps were a little long but once adjusted we just tucked them in and...voila! I've had both strangers and friends constantly ask where we got it because it looks so great!" —DelgadoATX
Get it from Chewy for $35.98.
Promising review: "This is great quality, decently priced, and beautiful. I bought these for my pop-up beach picnic business and they are simply amazing. I can’t say enough good things about them. The quality is superb, they where the cherry on top to my full set up." —JJM310
Get it from Amazon for $78.99+ (available in five colors).
Artist Ty Bowman creates these quality leather goods in San Tan Valley, Arizona. You can find purses, wallets, trinket trays, and more in the shop.
Get it from San Tan Leather on Etsy for $29.99+ (available in six colors, ten designs, and with or without a name).
This comes with two cup holders but if you'd like to have more food and drinks for your river run, bring along an inflatable cooler!
Promising review: "I love these tubes! I saw SO many of these on the river! I bought two and my family liked them so much my mom and sister also bought them! I'm heavy so I was worried about it holding up, but it did great! My mom is handicapped and heavy too, so she usually has a very hard time getting on tubes, but this tube she could get on and off without problems! That's a big deal for her. We had 13 tubes total, all River Runs, and we hooked them up to each other the connectors (which were super easy to use and didn't come apart). We bumped into some fallen trees in the river without problems — no holes or pops. All six kids had a blast jumping on and off to swim, tugging and pulling to get back on and jumping off. All tubes did great! These are super." —LB
Get it from Amazon for $78.03.
This woman-owned business has been creating affordable and functional activewear since 2015. The line is loved for their small details...they know we want pockets! This bra has removable cups and is wire-free.
Promising review: "I bought this sports bra after hearing so many people rave about it, and I'm so glad that I did! I now have this bra in two colors, and they are so comfy with and without the pads. I wear them for running because of their ability to handle impact, but the pocket is also a great feature! I am a 32 C and a small fit perfectly, without the bottom strap being tight around my rib cage." —Amanda
Get it from Senita Athletics for $23 (originally $26; available in sizes XS-L and in 10 colors and patterns).
If you're someone who struggles with sweat in the spring and summer, these shorts are about to save your thighs' life. They are lightweight, easy to move around in (I'm talking comfortably sitting, squatting, or hiking up mountains) and they're the perfect article of clothing to don when you'd like to pretend you're really living the cottage core life you dream of. I don't think I could have gotten through another muggy Manhattan summer without these shorts. And I'll never have to again! And they even come with a belt! Bless.
Get them from Alder for $105 (available in sizes XS–4X and five colors).
Promising review: "I love these skates! I’m a newbie and thought that these would be a good pair to begin with. These arrived two months ago and I have been skating regularly ever since. I mostly practice outside, but these are great for both indoor and outdoor skating!" —Amanda Marie
Get them from Urban Outfitters for $139 (available in sizes 6–11 and three colors).
This is waterproof and USB compatible.
Promising review: "This works like a champ. I was out camping in the mountains for five days with no electricity. I followed the instructions and made sure the unit had a full charge prior to its first use. The first night my cell phone was down to 10% and my tablet down to 5%. I turned them both off and plugged them in (at the same time) into the solar charger. When I woke up the in the morning they were both at 100% charge. During the day I left the solar charger exposed to the sun. Each night it charged my cell phone and my tablet to 100%." —Rover Rover
Get it from Amazon for $46.99.
The bangles range in weight from 1/2 pound to 2 pounds and they're available in multiple colors. Shop Bala has a bunch of bangles to chose from.
Promising review: "I used to use sandbag ankle weights, but they'd leak sand all over the place and felt so unstable. THESE are utter perfection. They feel super secure, there's zero leakage, and they are adorable. One of the greatest investments I've made in my fitness regime." —Mikah B.
Get them from Amazon for $49 (available in five colors).
This small business was started SMALL (we're talking in the back of a van!) and thanks to founder and CEO, Wylie Robinson, the Kickstarter success has become a go-to shop for nature lovers looking to stay cozy in the great outdoors. Be sure to check out all the OG puffy blankets Rumpl has to offer! The company is now based in Portland, Oregon.
Promising review: "Such a beautiful blanket, super insulated and will keep you warm. Borderline sweaty when fully wrapped up in it. Give me 1,000 of these blankets because I want so many more. The Yellowstone design is absolutely beautiful." —Nicholas C.
Get it from Rumpl for $129 (available in six styles).
Promising review: "This may seem like a goofy item for an adult to be excited about, but I have been eyeing this kite for a while and finally decided to go for it! I'm really excited to take this kite to the beach and see how it flies! It will definitely require strong winds to get it in the air, but until then, it also makes a nice decoration piece in our guest bedroom. BONUS, it was also fun and easy to assemble." —Sam
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $42.
Promising review: "This drone is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enter the drone world. It comes in a very nice case and the added bonus with this one is you get two batteries. I charged both batteries then took it out for a few flights. The first thing I noticed was how well it responds to the controller. I had no interruption of signal from the handheld controller to the drone itself. The images taken by the camera were crisp and I was surprised at the resolution from a system of this size. It flew well in light winds and was always completely within my control. I would highly recommend this drone for entry level interests being it handles so well and its price point cannot be beat. This would make for a great holiday present. I plan to order several more as gifts in the near future." —Ed C
Get it from Amazon for $74.99.
Owner Jenna runs this small biz in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The shop has puzzles, decor, home goods, and even flip flops in all kinds of fun prints.
Promising review: "Amazing quality and absolutely beautiful. Outdoors lovers will be so pleased!" —Stephanie Walterscheid
Get it from Only After Rain on Etsy for $20.
Promising review: "I’ve worn through a lot of hats and I'm glad to have finally landed on this one. A mesh area lets air circulate to give the hat a cooler feel than others I’ve owned. A drawstring can be pulled under the chin if the wind picks up, happens all the time where I live. The brim is a little wider than most of the hats I’ve worn, definitely a plus. With this hat and a few dabs of sunscreen, I feel I’m pretty well protected from the damaging rays of the sun. Happy purchase!" —Rick and Carolyn
Get it from Amazon for $20.81+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "Great lightweight kit to throw in your backpack on day or overnight trips. It is always a good idea to be prepared and this kit makes it easy to do that. Thank you!" —dulphynn-68
Get it from Cabela's for $39.99.
Promising review: "Super delicious. Cute packaging. I've never had a from scratch marshmallow before so it was a real treat." —Tee Anderson
Get it from Nineteen27 S'mores on Etsy for $22.10.
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