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Our staff-tested picks for the latest, greatest stuff you need to make your camping trip comfy and fun
MUST-HAVE PACKING LIST
RULE #1 Borrow or rent gear the first few times you go to get a feel for what you'll really use. To that end, here's a list that'll work for a carcamping trip.
-Tent
- Ground cloth
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Flashlights with fresh batteries
- Lantern
- Camp stove
-Lighter fluid plus matches or lighter
- Fire starter (paper and/or wood)
- Cooking supplies (pot, spatula, pocket knife or multipurpose tool)
- Plates, cups, forks, knives
- Small cutting board
- Rain gear
- First-aid kit
- Bug spray
- Sunblock
COLEMAN PARTY STACKER COOLER
Keep like foods with like foods with a couple of these stacking coolers. Ideal for the organized camp cook. Three sizes, $18-$25; coleman.com
REI DOUBLE SHOT PRESS MUG
Join an insulated mug with a built-in plunger and-voilà!-it's a French press. $29; rei.com
JETBOIL PERSONAL COOKING SYSTEM
This ultracompact and fuel efficient unit is hot and fast-it boils two cups of water in two minutes. $100; jetboil.com
FREEPLAY ENERGY INDIGO LANTERN
It s an area light, flashlight style directional light, and-with the flip of the dimmer switch-a night-light, alt in one. …