{"id":8486,"date":"2016-06-13T10:39:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T17:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=8486"},"modified":"2018-11-11T21:40:21","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T05:40:21","slug":"elevate-your-camping-gear-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/camp\/elevate-your-camping-gear-for-summer","title":{"rendered":"Elevate Your Camping Gear for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>Camp season sneaks up fast\u2014make sure you\u2019re ready this year! Whether you\u2019re new to outdoor experiences or you\u2019re a seasoned pro, it\u2019s important to start by assessing what gear you have and what needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n<p>For those who aren\u2019t sure where to start\u2014or for those who just want to check out cool camp innovations\u2014we\u2019ve compiled a list of great gear to help outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels prepare for a season full of adventure.<\/p>\n<h4>REI Kingdom 6 Tent<\/h4>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" lang=\"en\" style=\"margin: 0 auto !important; position: relative !important; max-width: 1080px !important;\" data-widget-id=\"idUihzehGShCgO29l8cdDRt7ihX04W0m\" data-active-product-icon=\"tag\" data-stretch-to-fit=\"true\" data-shop-button-text=\"SHOP\" data-auto-show-products=\"true\" data-replace-tabs=\"false\" data-custom-css-url-override=\"\" data-custom-js-url-override=\"\" data-widget-version=\"v1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; border-radius: 3px; max-width: 100% !important; width: 100% !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/kSBdS87gHJWbcR-P1stoqJrkJce4JhgYrg_FWkiLIPE=\/d\/l\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>Bring your friends, your dog and that extra-large sleeping pad you\u2019re not sure you\u2019ll actually need. This tent\u2019s got space in spades. With room for approximately six people, it also has a center divider that zips into place, creating two rooms for extra privacy. Feel free to sit up, stand up, stretch out and make yourself at home.<\/p>\n<p>Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/894016\/rei-kingdom-6-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REI Kingdom 6 tent<\/a>\u00a0only at REI.com.<\/p>\n<h4>REI Kingdom Cot 3<\/h4>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" lang=\"en\" style=\"margin: 0 auto !important; position: relative !important; max-width: 1080px !important;\" data-widget-id=\"DgQ6lxlxxzGO9hx3vbpmGr62VboVYHRW\" data-active-product-icon=\"tag\" data-stretch-to-fit=\"true\" data-shop-button-text=\"SHOP\" data-auto-show-products=\"true\" data-replace-tabs=\"false\" data-custom-css-url-override=\"\" data-custom-js-url-override=\"\" data-widget-version=\"v1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; border-radius: 3px; max-width: 100% !important; width: 100% !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/GytCT02EGAoQwXsLWUlu8xgkW_lmFanuGD-jdoerVsk=\/d\/l\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>Cots don\u2019t have to be minimalist. This padded piece offers plush support for both sleeping (flat) and daytime lounging (at an angle). Set it up in seconds, then kick back and rest up.<\/p>\n<p>Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/892837\/rei-kingdom-cot-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REI Kingdom Cot 3<\/a>\u00a0only at REI.com.<\/p>\n<h4>Kelty Tru.Comfort Zip 29 Sleeping Bag\u2014Women\u2019s<\/h4>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" lang=\"en\" style=\"margin: 0 auto !important; position: relative !important; max-width: 1080px !important;\" data-widget-id=\"Du1qTm8lzbNTxIR9cKSBLYyUPHY8xyW1\" data-active-product-icon=\"tag\" data-stretch-to-fit=\"true\" data-shop-button-text=\"SHOP\" data-auto-show-products=\"true\" data-replace-tabs=\"false\" data-custom-css-url-override=\"\" data-custom-js-url-override=\"\" data-widget-version=\"v1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; border-radius: 3px; max-width: 100% !important; width: 100% !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/dBLn_0Sopj8K6bWEfWZ4wF6rdDP4VrqGkFMIGhD1wTw=\/d\/l\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>Treat yourself to restful nights of sleep while camping. This cozy, women-specific sleeping bag features a zip-out blanket that lets you control how much insulation you need, plus an oversize hood that accommodates a pillow from home. The bag is shaped to let you to sleep in any position\u2014stomach sleepers, rejoice!<\/p>\n<p>Shop the women&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/896033\/kelty-trucomfort-zip-29-sleeping-bag-womens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kelty Tru.Comfort Zip 29 sleeping bag<\/a> at REI.com.<\/p>\n<h4>YETI Tundra 45 Cooler<\/h4>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" lang=\"en\" style=\"margin: 0 auto !important; position: relative !important; max-width: 1080px !important;\" data-widget-id=\"s7FJ6M4CYIyddLbjQp470GKQYeOqwRd1\" data-active-product-icon=\"tag\" data-stretch-to-fit=\"true\" data-shop-button-text=\"SHOP\" data-auto-show-products=\"true\" data-replace-tabs=\"false\" data-custom-css-url-override=\"\" data-custom-js-url-override=\"\" data-widget-version=\"v1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; border-radius: 3px; max-width: 100% !important; width: 100% !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/hRkuyZKReAozXQjDr3wf-uP7jiF3704ttSertlj2ceg=\/d\/l\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>If you want to throw your food and drinks in the cooler, then toss that cooler in the back of your truck, the YETI Tundra 45 is the cooler you\u2019ll want. It\u2019s built to keep contents cold for days on end, but its super-durable design also withstands almost anything it comes up against\u2014even grizzly bears. Seriously.<\/p>\n<p>Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/874210\/yeti-tundra-45-cooler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YETI Tundra 45 cooler<\/a> at REI.com.<\/p>\n<h4>Camp Chef Everest 2-Burner Camp Stove<\/h4>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" lang=\"en\" style=\"margin: 0 auto !important; position: relative !important; max-width: 1080px !important;\" data-widget-id=\"b7dgPvrSQqitIm6eNw69DtD13ZhraHVr\" data-active-product-icon=\"tag\" data-stretch-to-fit=\"true\" data-shop-button-text=\"SHOP\" data-auto-show-products=\"true\" data-replace-tabs=\"false\" data-custom-css-url-override=\"\" data-custom-js-url-override=\"\" data-widget-version=\"v1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; border-radius: 3px; max-width: 100% !important; width: 100% !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/nX3_ZbGFdie1fMQy2n6c4DGYSXwwWOn_kh3t2kpF0uc=\/d\/l\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>Whip up everything from breakfast burritos to pasta dishes with this lightweight, compact camp stove. Separate burner controls let you boil water on one side and saut\u00e9 ingredients on the other, so meals are as easy and efficient as they would be at home.<\/p>\n<p>Shop the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/824171\/camp-chef-everest-2-burner-camp-stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camp Chef Everest 2-Burner camp stove<\/a> at REI.com<\/p>\n<h4>Osprey Manta AG 36 Hydration Pack<\/h4>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" lang=\"en\" style=\"margin: 0 auto !important; position: relative !important; max-width: 1080px !important;\" data-widget-id=\"NUjtpcxaWfoGsM9TSXr60FGiPsqxcQaA\" data-active-product-icon=\"tag\" data-stretch-to-fit=\"true\" data-shop-button-text=\"SHOP\" data-auto-show-products=\"true\" data-replace-tabs=\"false\" data-custom-css-url-override=\"\" data-custom-js-url-override=\"\" data-widget-version=\"v1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; border-radius: 3px; max-width: 100% !important; width: 100% !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/73nIiTle__qGJIngxPtmcTM1m4GPdglDjlrRiQTVDF4=\/d\/l\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>What\u2019s comfortable, ventilated and built to last? This reliable pack. A zippered hydration compartment holds a 2.5-liter reservoir, so you\u2019ve got what you need for day hikes and whatever other adventures you\u2019re planning next. Stay hydrated, my friends.<\/p>\n<p>Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/895647\/osprey-manta-ag-36-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osprey Manta AG 36 pack<\/a> at REI.com.<\/p>\n<h4>Osprey Mira AG 34 Hydration Pack\u2014Women\u2019s<\/h4>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" lang=\"en\" style=\"margin: 0 auto !important; position: relative !important; max-width: 1080px !important;\" data-widget-id=\"UquBNoCy0FFX0z3hXPQkuCBEOZFAzEAP\" data-active-product-icon=\"tag\" data-stretch-to-fit=\"true\" data-shop-button-text=\"SHOP\" data-auto-show-products=\"true\" data-replace-tabs=\"false\" data-custom-css-url-override=\"\" data-custom-js-url-override=\"\" data-widget-version=\"v1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; border-radius: 3px; max-width: 100% !important; width: 100% !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/HBfFI-8o6bILzgia3XgnrhcCUF2wYDbgDS4fGmo_dJg=\/d\/l\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>Just like the Manta AG 36, but designed specifically for women. This pack\u2019s Anti-Gravity suspension system is built for all-day comfort, so it\u2019s the perfect companion for day hike excursions from the campsite.<\/p>\n<p>Shop the women&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/895650\/osprey-mira-ag-34-hydration-pack-womens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osprey Mira AG 34 Hydration pack<\/a> at REI.com.<\/p>\n<h4>REI Members-Only Camp Bundle\u2014REI Camp Dome 2 Tent, REI Trekker Pad and the REI Siesta Sleeping Bag<\/h4>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" lang=\"en\" style=\"margin: 0 auto !important; position: relative !important; max-width: 1080px !important;\" data-widget-id=\"f1zAt1yk2tjzh1JRkjus8qZpugoFmuEi\" data-active-product-icon=\"tag\" data-stretch-to-fit=\"true\" data-shop-button-text=\"SHOP\" data-auto-show-products=\"true\" data-replace-tabs=\"false\" data-custom-css-url-override=\"\" data-custom-js-url-override=\"\" data-widget-version=\"v1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; border-radius: 3px; max-width: 100% !important; width: 100% !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/1c4eUezR2vRMkiUefFuFrwpOcJRPXDJinzCzDb38_iA=\/d\/l\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>This three-piece bundle is the perfect starting point for creating a cache of camping gear. Available exclusively to REI members, it\u2019s made up of a two-person tent, a cozy 30-degree sleeping bag and a self-inflating sleeping pad. The best part? You can get it all for just $199. Gear up and rest easy wherever you make home.<\/p>\n<p>Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/119347\/rei-co-op-camp-bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REI Camp Bundle<\/a> only at REI.com (available until 7\/15\/2016 or until supplies last).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>For more camping information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/h\/camping-and-hiking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REI.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Camp season sneaks up fast\u2014make sure you\u2019re ready this year! Whether you\u2019re new to outdoor experiences or you\u2019re a seasoned pro, it\u2019s important to start by assessing what gear you have and what needs to be replaced. For those who aren\u2019t sure where to start\u2014or for those who just want to check out cool camp [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":8487,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[386],"internal-tag":[1672,525],"class_list":["post-8486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camp","tag-letscamp","internal-tag-pre-redirect-camp","internal-tag-rei-employees"],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/rei.com\/blog\/camp\/elevate-your-camping-gear-for-summer","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Elevate Your Camping Gear for Summer","url":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/camp\/elevate-your-camping-gear-for-summer","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/camp\/elevate-your-camping-gear-for-summer"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/DC-hero-Hero.jpg?resize=150%2C150","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/DC-hero-Hero.jpg?fit=1500%2C688"},"articleSection":"Camp","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Angela Crampton"}],"creator":["Angela Crampton"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Uncommon Path \u2013 An REI Co-op Publication","logo":""},"keywords":["letscamp"],"dateCreated":"2016-06-13T17:39:38Z","datePublished":"2016-06-13T17:39:38Z","dateModified":"2018-11-12T05:40:21Z"},"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"wp-parsely-metadata\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"Elevate Your Camping Gear for Summer\",\"url\":\"http:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/camp\\\/elevate-your-camping-gear-for-summer\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/camp\\\/elevate-your-camping-gear-for-summer\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/4\\\/2016\\\/06\\\/DC-hero-Hero.jpg?resize=150%2C150\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/4\\\/2016\\\/06\\\/DC-hero-Hero.jpg?fit=1500%2C688\"},\"articleSection\":\"Camp\",\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Angela Crampton\"}],\"creator\":[\"Angela Crampton\"],\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Uncommon Path \\u2013 An REI Co-op Publication\",\"logo\":\"\"},\"keywords\":[\"letscamp\"],\"dateCreated\":\"2016-06-13T17:39:38Z\",\"datePublished\":\"2016-06-13T17:39:38Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2018-11-12T05:40:21Z\"}<\/script>","tracker_url":"https:\/\/cdn.parsely.com\/keys\/rei.com\/p.js"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/DC-hero-Hero.jpg?fit=1500%2C688","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8486"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8486\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39045,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8486\/revisions\/39045"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8486"},{"taxonomy":"internal-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-tag?post=8486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}