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    33 Things To Bring On Your Next Outdoor Adventure

    Create perfect wakeboard waves, start your picnic-core career, be the cool kid making giant bubbles at the park, and more.

    1. A box of rainbow fire packets that just might convince your kids to look at something other than their phones when you accidentally picked a campsite for your family trip that has, sigh, cell service.

    2. A collapsible French easel made of beechwood – pack it up and take it with you to paint some beautiful vistas with *ease*.

    3. A wavesurf shaper to turn rocky, uneven lake waves made by your boat into smooth, curved, and *perfect* ocean-like waves that are primo for surfin'.

    4. A campfire fishing pole so you can ~fish~ for a laugh while cooking up dinner and dessert during a camping trip or bonfire night.

    5. A wicker picnic basket with plates, wine glasses, and cutlery for two (including a corkscrew) that's so pretty even the takeout burgers and fries you pack are gonna look frickin' fancy! I recently started picnicking on the reg and can confirm: it's the best flavor of fun.

    6. An LED light rope so you can create some (battery powered) ambiance when dining outside. This is lightweight, easy to store, and totally bright – it clearly has ~glowing~ reviews for a reason!

    7. A 10-foot parachute that'll instantly make your kids the most popular people at the park. This'll be a great way to bring back some nostalgia from your elementary school gym days, and it'll also double as a fun canopy, tarp, or "tent" when your family feels like making a fort in the great outdoors.

    8. A beginner's telescope that connects with smartphones to display scenes through the 'scope so you can catch *everything* there is to see on your next vacation (even if you end up staying in one spot the entire time).

    9. A lightweight parachute hammock for hikers who would gladly spend all morning huffing and puffing uphill to snag a nature nap in the most peaceful spot possible.

    10. A giant bubble wand that'll be so fun you and your family just might ~burst~! All jokes aside, this'll really have you feeling all bubbly inside (HOW could I not?!).

    11. A Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS Watch — the minute this shows up at your door you're gonna know it's ~time~ to leave the house and get outside! This magic band has a built-in tracking safety feature (that connects via Bluetooth to your smart phone) and can alert emergency contacts in the event of a bike crash on a trail, a collapse during a hike, etc.

    12. An inflatable kayak sure to pack easily and make spontaneous lake adventures a lot easier. Have you been stuck in the city so long you think you might blow up? Blow off some steam with this inflatable gem instead.

    13. A Spikeball set you and your friends are sure gonna have a ~ball~ playing with. And they thought they were just gonna lay on the sand all beach day long. Not a chance!

    14. A pair of binoculars for scoping out some fun feathered friends way up high, or for getting a glimpse of the view ahead if you get too tired to finish your hike. TBH, clever.

    15. A compact camp chair so you can have a soft place to land when you accidentally befriend a bunch of backpackers who love hard hikes. Sit in this after that uphill battle, you deserve it.

    Collapsable canvas chair

    16. A Cinemood TV – a handheld LTE TV that'll work with your streaming accounts, gaming, and all the other inside activities that'll help you get through your "fun" time in the great outdoors. It has high-fidelity audio, projects up to 20 times the size of a laptop, and lasts up to five hours on a charge.

    17. A canvas backpack you can put on your pooch if you decide it's *their* turn to hold their own poop bags for once. TBH this thing has so many pockets they can carry just about anything they'd need! They'd probably suggest treats. Lots of treats.

    18. A retro beach umbrella sure to add some charm to your beach day *and* protect your skin from cooking under the summer sun.

    19. A leather-bound hiking journal so you can record inspiration gained from your adventures outside.

    20. A two-person rafting float that'll be durable, comfortable, and oh-so fun when you and your boo spend the day floating gently down the stream. Or river. Or white water rapids? This thing is probably that tough. Plus, it has cupholders!

    21. A sports bra with a design that proves athletic clothing is *finally* being designed for the 21st century. Don't worry, this bra knows your phone is coming with you. It's gonna have your back.

    22. And a pair of outdoor shorts with EIGHT pockets and a sweat-wicking material. Whether you're climbing up the Appalachian Trail or urban hiking your way down all of Broadway, these are the shorts you'll want on your bod.

    23. A pair of C7 skates – if you've been looking for a new hobby, grab a set of these skates and get on a ~roll~ with your goal! Reviewers rave about their comfort, durability, and (naturally) their good good looks.

    24. A SunPrint paper kit sure to spark the interest of artistic souls and clever kiddos. Gather leaves, flowers, and the like on your next nature walk and set them up on this kit while it sits in the sun. Then watch your natural craft come to life!

    25. A solar-powered charging bank – it's gonna be worth every penny when it keeps your phone charged long enough to take photos of the view you hiked all day to see.

    26. A pair of weighted bangles for anyone who treats a day outdoors like a personal fitness challenge. Add these weighty accessories to your arms or legs and give yourself an extra dose of workout-worthy endorphins!

    27. A machine-washable hiking blanket that's lightweight and incredibly cozy, for anyone who specifically tells ghost stories around the campfire with goals to snuggle in the safety of their boo's arms. Ugh, that's very cute of you.

    A puffy blanket with a multicolored image of Yellowstone hot springs

    28. A sailing ship kite that'll make all the kite flyers around you totally jealous. Why? Because this thing is the ship!

    29. A DEERC drone so you can have a bird's eye view of all the nature around ya! You know, if climbing trees isn't your thing.

    30. A carabiner mug that's as functional as it is fun! Just clip this to your bag and you're G2G! Go ahead and ~drink in~ the views around you without worrying about how to pack a clunky cup.

    Hand holding up cup with carabiner handle

    31. A UPF 50+ sun protection cap to keep your neck and noggin from getting sunburnt — making sure you have a doggone good time, sans sun poisoning.

    32. An ultra-lightweight first aid kit in waterproof packaging to keep you safe from all the bumps, bruises, nicks, and cuts that can occur while adventuring.

    a first aid kit being pulled out of the water

    33. And a gourmet s'mores kit for folks who know that nothing tastes like an adventure more than a s'more.

    Me, after snagging the products in this post: