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30 Best Items to Have with You While Camping Or While Outdoors by Maxwell Peters 30 Best Items To Have With You While Camping Or While Outdoors By Maxwell Peters ii Contents 1. Portable Solar Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 1 2. Multi-Tools .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Key Points When Purchasing Multi-tools .................................................................................................... 2 3. Map .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 4. Compass ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 How to Read a Compass and Recommended Styles .................................................................................... 4 Key Features of a Good Compass ................................................................................................................ 4 5. Water Bottle ................................................................................................................................................. 5 3 Top Recommended Brands ....................................................................................................................... 5 6. Nutrient-Dense Snacks ................................................................................................................................. 6 Snack Types and Health Options ................................................................................................................. 6 7. Camera ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Camera Tips to use while Camping ............................................................................................................. 8 8. First Aid Kit ................................................................................................................................................. 8 9. Sunglasses .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Tips to Use when Selecting Sunglasses ....................................................................................................... 9 10. Sunscreen ................................................................................................................................................. 11 Select a Sunscreen that Protects Against UVA & UVB Rays ................................................................... 11 Top-Rated Sunscreens ................................................................................................................................ 11 11. Bug Spray ................................................................................................................................................. 12 5 Top Performing Insect Repellants ........................................................................................................... 12 12. Camping Lantern/Light ............................................................................................................................ 13 Headlamp, Flashlight, or Lantern .............................................................................................................. 13 13. Spare Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................... 14 Portable Power Banks ................................................................................................................................ 14 14. Sleeping Bag ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Match Your Bag To The Desired Activity ................................................................................................. 16 15. Lighter / Matches ..................................................................................................................................... 17 Split Matches .............................................................................................................................................. 18 Candle Wick ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Waterproof Matches ................................................................................................................................... 18 16. Camping Tent ........................................................................................................................................... 19 How Large Your Tent Should Be .............................................................................................................. 19 5 Additional Areas to Check on Your Tent ............................................................................................... 19 17. Camping Chairs ........................................................................................................................................ 21 Things to Consider When Choosing A Camping Chair ............................................................................. 21 18. Mess Kit / Eating Set ................................................................................................................................. 3 Make Sure to Get a Mess Kit Suited to You ................................................................................................ 3 iii 19. Toilet Paper ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Using the Bathroom in the Woods ............................................................................................................... 4 20. Sleeping Pad ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Why Get A Sleeping Pad? ........................................................................................................................... 5 3 Types of Sleeping Pads With Pros & Cons of Each ............................................................................. 5 Air Pads .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Self-Inflating Pads .................................................................................................................................... 6 Closed-Cell Foam Pads ........................................................................................................................... 7 21. Hiking Backpack ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Frame Types: ................................................................................................................................................ 7 22. Bluetooth Speaker ...................................................................................................................................... 8 What to Look for Before Buying a Bluetooth Speaker ................................................................................ 8 23. Rain Jacket ............................................................................................................................................... 10 Types of Weather Protection ...................................................................................................................... 10 Waterproof vs. water-resistant ............................................................................................................... 11 Windproof vs. wind-resistant ................................................................................................................. 11 3-in-1 Jackets ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Types of Weather Shells ......................................................................................................................... 11 24. Hiking Shoes ............................................................................................................................................ 13 Take Care of Your Feet .............................................................................................................................. 13 25. Sandals or Camp Shoes ............................................................................................................................ 14 Why You Need Camp Shoes ..................................................................................................................... 14 Things to Look For .................................................................................................................................... 15 26. Tweezers For Ticks .................................................................................................................................. 16 Ticks and Tick Bites .................................................................................................................................
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