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You Need These Camping Essentials for Your Next Outing

Ready, set, into the wild!

by : ELLE Canada- Jul 4th, 2023

To make the most of your next outdoor adventure, there are a few camping essentials that are an absolute requirement. Whether it’s your first time packing for a camping trip, or you’ve had your checklist memorized for a while, below, you’ll find five of the best essentials for a successful weekend outdoors.

Escape HL Pot 2L, GSI

Designed specifically for camping, this silicone saucepan folds up when you don’t need it anymore to provide extra packing space.

Price: $84.99

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Women's Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket, Patagonia

Simple and unpretentious, this bold jacket from Patagonia will ensure all-day comfort and long-lasting waterproof durability.

Price: $225

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Astro 300 Headlamp, Black Diamond

This headlamp features three modes including flood (wide) and spotlight for near and far, a smooth dimming feature for brightness, strobe mode which helps to keep you seen and red light night vision.

Price: $24.99

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Targhee III Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots, Keen

Designed for all-day adventure, these hiking boots are waterproof, breathable and moisture-wicking. Thanks to rubber outsoles equipped with 4mm traction lugs, you’ll never lose grip—even the steepest trails.

Price: $219.99

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Helio Pressure Shower, Nemo

ELLE TOP: 5 Camping Essentials for Your Next Outing

This portable shower head and sprayer will provide you with the pressure you need to wash your body, clean up, or rinse off your gear.

Price: $179.99

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Both Ways Reversible Bucket Hat, Lululemon

This lightweight and reversible hat has a wide brim that helps shield you from the sun’s rays—need we say more?

Price: $48

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Folding Camping Chair, Quechua

Sit back and enjoy the view in this comfy camping chair. Bonus: it folds and unfolds for easy transportation.

Price: $25

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Patterned Picnic Mat, MEC

With a fun design on top, you can’t say no to taking this blanket when camping or hiking. Its best feature is the compactness, allowing you to fold it away when not in use and use the carrying handle.

Price: $19.79 (was $32.99)

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SPF 50 Continuous Spray Suncreen, Sunbum

Having a spray sunscreen makes it 10 times easier to ensure you’re protected from the sun. Here’s a top tip: be sure to re-apply your sunscreen every two hours!

Price: $23.99

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