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    33 Camping Products So Useful You'll Probably Want To Take Them On Every Trip

    ::straps on headlamp, readies telescoping marshmallow roasting stick::

    1. A waterproof, wind-proof portable campfire that lights even if it gets wet, makes very little smoke and soot and no embers at all, and burns for up to five hours.

    2. A bright, waterproof LED headlamp to light your path whether you're setting up your tent after dark, reading a little before tucking into your sleeping bag, or navigating your way to the campsite's bathrooms.

    The headlamp and insets of each of the four brightness modes

    3. And a hand-held flashlight that converts to a camping lantern to hang from the ceiling of your tent, so you can stay up chatting even after the fire's burned out.

    4. A set of marshmallow (or hot dog!) roasting sticks — they telescope all the way out to 34 inches for campfire time then collapse to 10 inches to store neatly away.

    5. A top-rated collapsible camp chair that comes complete with a four-can cooler pouch on one side and mesh storage pockets on the other, so you can rough it comfortably.

    The chair

    6. A waterproof backpack cover for keeping all the contents of your pack safe and dry, no matter what kind of weather Mother Nature throws your way.

    7. Or a 50-liter backpack that includes a waterproof cover in a dedicated pocket, if you're just starting to build your collection and don't want to use your high school pack anymore.

    A model with the backpack on

    8. An under-seat bike bag perfect stashing a few extra necessities if you drive, park, then pedal your way out to your favorite campsite with your pack on your back.

    9. A set of lightweight but heavy-duty aluminum tent stakes sure to put the plastic ones that came with your tent to absolute shame.

    10. And a cozy two, four, or six–person tent — it pitches in no time so you can get out and start hiking ASAP, if you don't have tent that you love yet.

    Two models using the four-person tent

    11. Or a two-person truck-bed tent that you could basically leave up all camping-season long so escaping to your favorite site every weekend's easier than ever.

    The tent set up in a truck bed, with straps secured down in the wheel well and under the car, and the entrance at the tailgate

    12. An easy-to-inflate sleeping pad to make any type of ground feel like a luxury pillow top mattress.

    13. Or a full-fledged, self-inflating, bed-height air mattress that you can even fit with a spare set of sheets and a comforter instead of a sleeping bag, if you're more of the ~glamping~ type.

    14. A basic sleeping bag — it'll keep you warm as long as it isn't literally freezing outside, then pack down into a small (ish) little pouch for storage.

    15. A double hammock made of lightweight nylon ideal for peaceful afternoons reading under the trees and gentle nights sleeping under the stars.

    16. And a simple, easy-to-set-up hammock fly that'll keep you dry no matter how hard the rain pours down.

    The fly stretching over a camping hammock that's suspended between two trees

    17. A pair of supportive capris with a) flat-lock seams that won't chafe, b) moisture-wicking quick-dry fabric to help with that hike-induced s-w-e-a-t, and c) POCKETS so you can always have your favorite multitool (or just your phone) within easy reach at camp.

    18. A compact microfiber towel to dry you off faster than you can say "quick dip in the lake".

    19. A personal water filtration system that you can rig up with your CamelBak so you never worry about carrying enough water on a hike through the woods ever again.

    20. The classic, incredibly durable, BPA-free, quart-size Nalgene water bottles — they really need no introduction. You can basically drop them down the side of a cliff and they'll stay perfectly intact.

    The 32 oz clear wide-mouth Nalgene bottle

    21. A lightweight aluminum folding table that can go from meal prep area to dinner table to evening poker table without batting an eye.

    22. A portable propane stove perfect for cooking all your favorite campsite recipes, whether they're super low-effort or decidedly extra.

    The fold-open stove, set on a picnic table, cooking bacon in one skillet and potatoes and the other

    23. Or a full-fledged propane camp stove/oven range so you can eat incredible cinnamon rolls while gazing at incredible views, with none of the stress of campfire cooking.

    The oven on a camp table; there's coffee on the stove and the oven's open to show a tray of cinnamon rolls

    24. A compact cooking set to heat up simple one-person meals without weighing down your pack.

    25. A classic flat-top, cast-iron Dutch oven perfect if you do want to try campfire cooking and make meals like you're on the Oregon Trail.

    26. And The Camp Dutch Oven Cookbook, which will give you all the basic how-tos you need to know plus a bunch of delicious five-ingredient recipes to try with your new pot. You'll be the a campfire master chef in no time!

    The cookbook cover, which also says "Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes to Eat Well in the Great Outdoors"

    27. A set of enameled dishes for four because if you camp with your family often enough it's sometimes nice to eat off of something a little sturdier than paper plates.

    Photo of the green and white speckled set. There are four plates, four bowls, and four mugs, along with four each of forks, knives, and spoons

    28. A pop-up trash can — not every campsite comes with a good spot to put trash, and something like this is *much* better than trying to find a place to tie a bag so it doesn't blow away.

    The green fabric bag, with a zippered top and black spirals where the wires hold it upright

    29. A mini dishes tool that makes cleaning up even the grimiest cooking pot a breeze, especially if you're backpacking.

    30. A huge 120-quart cooler — it basically has superpowers, because it can keep ice from melting even while it sits in the direct sun day after day.

    31. Or a smaller soft cooler that'll keep everything nice and chilled for a weekend in the woods.

    32. A magnesium fire starter that'll work in any weather and take up almost no space in your camping gear, just in case (or just for fun).

    33. Insect repellent made with Picaridin instead of DEET, which means it works to repel biting flies as well as mosquitos — as well as ticks, chiggers, and gnats.

    Five different containers of the repellant: a 12 hour spray, two sizes of a "regular" spray, a lotion, and a tiny travel spray

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