The 15 Pieces of Gear That Will Transform Your Camping Adventures
There's no better way to commune with nature than sleeping under the stars. These items make it all the more pleasant.
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Sleeping under the stars, breathing in fresh, crisp air and listening to the sound of a crackling campfire ... is there anything that tops camping out in the wild? It's the closest many of us get to our ancestral habits — but, y'know, without a lot of the bad things we left behind when we invented civilization.
Camping elicits a feeling of connection and calm that is hard to beat. And with the right equipment, the calm can continue for days and days and days. Setting up camp shouldn't be a hassle; with the well-equipped line-up below, we don't think it will be. Just don't forget the s'mores supplies, okay?