The 24 Best Camping Gear for the Great Outdoors, According to Experts

Getty It’s no secret that being outside in nature is good for health and wellbeing, even if it’s just twenty minutes a day. A full-on camping trip, however, brings the nature reward to an entirely new level. Whether you head to a remote site in the desert, a family camping hot spot near a lake, or embark on a backpacking journey with a partner, there’s nothing quite like quality time in nature. It’s a great excuse to disconnect from the real world to connect to yourself again. But before you go ahead and book a trip, you’ve got to make sure you have the proper gear, including everything you’ll need for your campsite and hiking adventures. If you’re a camping newbie, stores like Backcountry, REI, and Amazon can feel overwhelming with a ton of camping suggestions you’re not entirely sure about. And if you’re a seasoned vet, you’re probably wondering if your age-old gear, stuffed away in storage can hold up this year. Lucky for everyone, we’ve put together this guide of the best camping essentials of 2021 to set you up for success outdoors, including the best tents, backpacking sleeping bags, backpacks, headlamps, hiking boots, and more. We even went out to a few camping pros who basically do this for a living to get their top recommendations on items they can’t live without. Consider this your camping checklist for your summer adventures in the great outdoors. Read more: The 2021 Men’s Health Outdoor Awards Best Camping Tent Coleman… Click below to read the full story from Men’s Health
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