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Fall Camping is one of the more enjoyable and refreshing activities that you can undertake as the season begins to change. It’s relatively affordable, it gets you out into nature, and it’s an excellent way to experience the changing colors of Autumn. With that being said, we wouldn’t advise anybody head out into the wilderness with dilapidated gear as that can make an amazing trip turn bad in the blink of an eye.

Therefore we’ve curated a list of praiseworthy camping products that will help make sure you get the absolute best out of any camping trip. From tents, to sleeping comfort, to camp cooking, and more, we’re confident you’ll find a few items that will be essential for your next camping adventure.

Tents

Kelty Sequoia 6

When Size Matters

Kelty is no stranger to well designed tents, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they also offer one of the better large form factor camping tents. The robust layout of the Kelty Sequoia 6 can very comfortably house five; six will definitely fit as the name implies, just make sure you are not slumbering next to the flailing sleeper. The Sequoia 6 has an incredibly high ceiling, allowing even the tallest campers to stand inside comfortably. The simply design makes for easy set up and take down, just keep in mind that this is no lightweight tent, as the whole kit weighs in at just under 24 pounds. MSRP $399.95 kelty.com

MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent

Lightweight Livability

From weekend getaways into the Great Outdoors to multi week thru hikes, the MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent keeps weight to a minimum. This ultralight, full-featured tent is easy to set up and comfortable to inhabit. The large dual StayDry doors allow for easy entry and exit, especially when camping with a partner and provide great cross ventilation on warmer nights. The micro-mesh panels offer beneficial breath-ability while providing the option for stargazing when there’s no threat of wet weather. With 17 cu. ft of vestibule space there is plenty of room for keeping gear dry and stashing those hiking packs. From its roomy interior to its speedy setup, the Hubba Hubba NX tent is a solid pick when lightweight durability is a must. MSRP $449.95 msrgear.com

Sleeping Comfort

Kelty Tru.Comfort Double Wide Sleeping Bag

Double the Comfort

There’s no need zipping sleeping bags together anymore thanks to the Kelty Tru.Comfort Double Wide Sleeping Bag. It is equipped for dual comfort which allows both individuals to remain cozy when bunking down for the night. The Tru-Comfort dual sleeping bag features two built-in blankets and foot vents, giving both you and your sleeping partner the ability to regulate your own sleep temperature. It also features an oversized hood for standard home pillows and a comfort-tuck zipper system to keep things warm and cozy through the night. MSRP $179.95 kelty.com

Therm-A-Rest Hyperion 32

Featherweight Performance

At just 16 ounces the Therm-A-Rest Hyperion 32 Degree Down Sleeping Bag takes a burden off your back and puts some comfort into your sleep. This ultralight mummy sleeping bag packs down small, fits the body like a glove, and thanks to the thermally efficient box baffled construction delivers warmth and comfort in an ultralight package. Lightweight, packable, and designed with premium materials, the Hyperion is a welcome addition to any camping kit whether you’re headed out for weekend or getting ready for a week long expedition. MSRP $339.95 thermarest.com

Therm-A-Rest ProLite Apex

Lightweight Warmth

Year round warmth, self-inflating convenience, and lightweight foam make Therm-A-Rest’s ProLite Apex Sleeping Pad a prime choice for backpackers and late season campers. Its unique StrataCore construction reduces weight, enhances compressibility, and adds excellent warmth thanks to the continuous layer of thermal foam nestled between the alternating ridges. The self-inflating valve delivers two inches of mattress thickness providing plenty of cushy buffer between you and the uncomfortable ground. MSRP $119.95 thermarest.com

Zenbivy Light Bed

Goodbye Zippers

The Zenbivy Light Bed is a two piece sleeping system (three if you pick up the pillow), that offers an alternative to the sleeping bag. With the Light Bed, you cover your favorite camp pad with the soft sheet, while the separate top quilt “floats”. The top quilt can be “tucked in” for cold weather or “untucked” when the temperature rise. The hood delivers the familiar mummy style experience for head warmth, and with the quilt tucked in snugly, foot warmth. Compared to most mummy bags out there, all of this is done with a comfortable – less constricting feel around the head and neck. Adding to the freeing comfort of the Zenbivy Bed, it has the ability to transform from a Quilt, to a Rectangular Bag, and back to the warmth of a Mummy bag. For those looking for lightweight packability, versatility, and sleeping freedom the Zen Bivy Bed it is an excellent solution. Starting at MSRP $209 zenbivy.com

Camp Seating

Helinox Chair One

Portable Seating

Lightweight and packable, the Helinox Chair One makes for a convenient seating option on camping trips and short hike in over-nighters. The main fabric is designed with a durable polyester weave, and the frame is constructed with a lightweight durable DAC aluminum alloy. At just over 2 pounds it won’t weigh you down and with a 4″x 4″x 14″ case it doesn’t take up too much space. Thanks to its simple design, set up and break down is a breezy. MSRP $100 helinox.com

GCI Outdoor 3 Position Directors Chair

Folded Comfort

The GCI Outdoor 3 Position Directors Chair proves that camping doesn’t have to mean roughing it. Like a recliner for the great outdoors, this chair lets you choose one of three back tilt positions, then setting up the ottoman for complete comfort. The plastic side table opens up for a meal holder and has a built-in beverage holder. When it is time to break camp the ottoman folds up and fits in a convenient side pocket on the chair, while the chair folds quickly and easily thanks to the EAZY-FOLD Technology all while maintaining a slim design. The steel frame and durable seat ensure you’ll have this lounger for many camping seasons to come. MSRP $68 gcioutdoor.com

Camp Kitchen

JetBoil Summit Skillet

Convenient Non-Stick

Constructed of eco-friendly, PFOA-free ceramic and equipped with a highly-efficient non-stick surface, the JetBoil Summit Skillet is ideal for any camp meal preparation. The pan utilizes varied wall thickness for even heat distribution that transfers heat more evenly across the entire cooking surface. This translates into less food stuck to the pan when you’re done cooking, which in turn makes clean up easy. The integrated handle aids in safe meal prep and conveniently folds down when not in use, while the included spatula stores in the folding skillet handle. MSRP $39.95 rei.com

Eureka Ignite 2-Burner Camp Stove

Easy Group Cooking

From weekend camping trips to quick overnighters, the Eureka Ignite 2-Burner Camp Stove has precise controls and is easy to store. The stove is easy to light up with the convenient push button ignitor, while the 10,000 BTU burners go from a light simmer to full output. The stove’s compact size fits two 10-inch pans while a stainless-steel drip tray offers rust-free performance and easy cleanup. It also has a protective windscreen that’ll keep your flame going strong when the campsite is exposed, and when you’re all done cooking you can pack it down to a compact size and stow it away neatly. MSRP $99.95 rei.com

Orca Cooler Liddup 35 Quart

Lighting in a Box

Nowadays, there are a lot of options on the market for a great camping cooler. But, not all of them can say they have a secret weapon. The Liddup cooler from Orca, however, does. LiddUp’s stealthy feature is an LED lighting system that provides interior lighting to the cooler, enhancing both accessibility and visibility in the absence of ambient light. The Liddup has excellent ice retention that lasts for days at a time even in the face of extreme temperatures. Whenever you’re out camping and have food and drinks that you want to stay cold, load up the Orca Cooler Liddup 35 Quart and rest assured that they will stay chilled and ready, not to mention easy to find at night thanks to the interior lighting. MSRP $279.99 orcacoolers.com

EcoVessel Boulder 20 oz

Triple Insulation

Whenever you’re camping in the great outdoors, water is imperative. But nobody wants to be drinking warm H20, if they can help it. Keep your water ice cold for up to 36 hours inside EcoVessel’s Boulder’s vacuum insulated water bottles. Or, if hot coffee is more your thing, it can keep it warm for 10 hours straight thanks to their TriMax triple insulation technology. MSRP $26.95 ecovessel.com

GSI Gourmet Griddle

Group Breakfast Made Easy

Engineered to be used with multi-burner camping cook stoves (works great on the Eureka Ignite 2-Burner Camp Stove mentioned above), the GSI Gourmet Griddle is constructed of heat-conductive aluminum base clad to durable 304/18-8 stainless steel top with recessed, laser-etched pockets of Teflon non-stick coating and that provides an even-heating and an extremely durable cooking surface, even when using metal cooking utensils. The integrated grease pour spouts and built-in handles make clean up and storage effortless. MSRP $54.95 rei.com/gsioutdoors

Clean Well Hand Sanitizer

When water and soap are not readily available for hand washing, turn to Clean Well’s Natural Hand Sanitizer. The small bottles are easy to carry and pack, and take up very little room. Clean Well uses all natural ingredients, the sprays evaporate quickly, don’t leave a sticky residue, nor does it leave finger foods tasting bad, and it doesn’t dry out your skin. Not only do the all natural ingredients leave a clean feel, they are safer and just as effective as the overpowering chemical alternatives.  MSRP $17.95 (pack of 3) amazon.com

Gossamer Gear Long Handle Bamboo Spoon

Bamboo is Better

The Gossamer Gear Long Handle Bamboo Spoon is the best way to avoid that metal spoon mouth experience. Unlike metal, bamboo does not conduct heat, stain, or absorb flavors. The bamboo spoon is ultralight, yet strong and offers a  comfortable, all-natural feel and at 13 grams this spoon floats in soup. Once you start using one of these you’ll never use another type of backcountry spoon. MSRP $7.99 garagegrowngear.com/gossamer

Nite Ize SlapLit LED Drink Wrap

Lit Drink

Help your beverage standout at night with the Nite Ize SlapLit LED Drink Wrap. Constructed with insulating neoprene with an interior LED strip that incorporates two recoiling steel bands layered inside, this allows the SlapLit to lay flat for easy storage and allows you to simply slap to wrap cans and bottles. The durable non-slip backing creates a sure grip while the LED strip can be set to glow or flash with the simple push of a button. Not only are they fun, but they are a great way to identify and locate your beverage when you are hanging out around the campfire. MSRP $11.99 amazon.com

Water Filtration

GravityWorks 4L Water Filter System

Group Filtration

The Platypus GravityWorks 4L Filter System leverages dynamic Hollow Fiber technology to offer pump-free water filtration. Perfect for base camping or larger group backpacking trips, the GravityWorks Filter System includes a 4L dirty reservoir and 4L clean reservoir. Simply fill the 4L reservoir marked “Dirty,” suspend it from a branch using the clip webbing, and allow gravity to filter the water into the “Clean”  4L reservoir. The “Clean” reservoir then disconnects for easy dispensing. The Hollow Fiber Technology enables it to efficiently and effectively filter 4 liters of water for drinking, washing, cooking, and cleaning, in just under three minutes. MSRP $109.95 platy.com

Sawyer Micro Squeeze Filter System

Pocket Sized Filtration

From backpacking trips to quick weekenders, the Sawyer Micro Squeeze Filter System provides compact purification, allowing you to drink directly from streams and lakes. With a total field weight of 2 ounces, the Micro Squeeze easily fits in your pack or pocket without the bulk or weight of traditional water filters. This versatile option for wilderness water treatment enables you to filter water directly from the included Squeeze Bag into your preferred water bottle, drink directly from the Squeeze Bag or connect the filter directly to most any threaded water bottle, including standard soda bottles. Enjoy clean and safe drinking water wherever you go with the ultra-compact, lightweight, reusable Sawyer Micro Squeeze Water Filtration System. MSRP $27.95 amazon.com

Camp Tools

SOG Escape Fl

Simply A Knife

Having a solid knife on you while you are camping can save you a whole lot of time and trouble. Whether you are looking to slice up some veggies for throwing in your skillet or you need to cut up some rope to help stabilize your tent, a solid knife is a great tool to have on hand, and what better one to keep on you than the SOG Escape FL. It is constructed with an all-metal design, frame-lock folder, that features thumb hole deployment. Built on the proven SOG platform, the Escape FL is a simple, honest knife with a sharp blade that clips right into any pocket. MSRP $19.95 sogknives.com

Leatherman Signal

Pocket of Tools

Boasting the most camp orientated tools of any multi-tool to date, the Leatherman Signal is a pocket sized powerhouse that handles just about any camp task. The Signal combines 19 useful tools into a compact, 4.5 inch size. From the everyday camp tasks to extreme situations, this multi-tool will have your back with its fire-starting ferro rod, 420HC combo blade, and even an emergency whistle. Easily tighten gear with the customizable bit driver and anchor tent stakes with the built-in hammer. The Leatherman Signal is a must have addition to any backpack or camp kit. MSRP $119.95 leatherman.com

PackTowl Personal Towel

Soft Dry

The PackTowl Personal Towel dries you off and then dries itself quickly, making it excellent for camping. Its microfiber blend is not only exceptionally soft and smooth, but it also soaks up four times its weight in water for quick and easy drying. For fast drying it can be hung from a tree branch or just about anywhere thanks to it’s hang loop. The Personal towel also stays fresh longer courtesy of the Polygeine odor control. The PackTowl can also pull double duty for drying camp dishes. MSRP $24.95 packtowl.com

Camp Power

myCharge Adventure Max 10050 mah Portable Charger

Rapid Juice

Just because you’re camping doesn’t mean you have to completely cut yourself off from electronics. Occasionally, you might need the assistance of GPS or to just want some down time with your smartphone, and the myCharge Adventure Max 10050 mah Portable Charger is the perfect device to juice them up. It has two USB ports to charge multiple devices simultaneously. This 10050 mah portable power bank has rapid-recharge capabilities that will get you back in business quickly, and thanks to the rubberized exterior, it can handle the rigors of the outdoors. MSRP $49.99 amazon.com

Renogy PHOENIX 100 Mini Power Station

Mini Powerhouse

When you are going off the grid and know that you are going to need 110v power, but don’t want to haul along a generator. The Renogy PHOENIX 100 Mini Power Station is the ultimate solution in a small, portable package. Power up your laptop, tablet, camera, phone or lights if you just need to see just what it is you’re making for dinner. This 6.1″ x 2.7″ x 2.7″ battery comes with a 110V AC outlet, a 2.5 amp USB A port and a 3 amp USB C port. The core of the Phoenix 100 is an energy-dense 27,000 mAh lithium-ion battery, equipped with protections against overcharging, short circuits and current surges. Wherever you need power, the Phoenix 100 brings it. MSRP $159.99 renogy.com

Nite Ize Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern

Charged Light

The Nite Ize Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern is not only a bright camp lantern, it can also charge up your smartphone. It has an adjustable LED light that shines up to 300 lumens, offers both white and red LED modes and features an integrated carabiner handle to clip, carry, and hang almost anywhere. MSRP $44.99 amazon.com

Camp Storage and Organization

Yeti LoadOut GoBox 30

The Ultimate Gear Box

The YETI LoadOut GoBox leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to utility and durability. Designed for secure organization, this versatile gear fortress is ideal for both camp food and gear storage. The waterproof and dustproof GoBox can hold and protect everything from dry food to camp tools and even valuables, thanks to the included removable caddy and compartment divider. The LoadOut GoBox is built to be nearly indestructible, it is ready to endure seasons in the sun, negative temps sitting in the trunk, and repeated abuse being lugged in and out of the truck. And when it’s all said and done, the GoBox stacks up neatly until your next adventure. MSRP $249.99 yeti.com

Nite Ize GearLine Organization System

When you need easy hanging gear organization or a drying line, the Nite Ize GearLine Organization System is the perfect answer. Built with wear resistant webbing, the Gear Line includes sturdy S-Biner double-gated carabiner clips in alternating sizes, each can be attached to its own individual loop, and then secured with the included Gear Tie Reusable Twist Ties at each end. Hang horizontally to keep things easily accessible at eye level or quickly dry out gear. Go vertical when you want to maximize storage and save wall space. Each S-Biner clips securely closed and unclips easily for fast, convenient attachment and detachment, and can easily be interchanged. MSRP $19.99 amazon.com