Essential Items for Your Next Outdoor Excursion at Reasonable Prices from Backcountry
Budget Boss: Crush the great outdoors with this killer summer gear haul
Say sayonara to sky-high costs and unwelcome surprises – we've got you covered with budget-friendly essentials that won't break the bank! Dive into the exhilarating worlds of backpacking, car camping, and rock climbing like a pro minus the premium price tag.
Ready to up your game? Let us lead you on a thrilling adventure as we reveal the ace-in-the-hole gear selections handpicked by our editors, coming straight at ya!
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The Top Notch Stuff You Need
- Kick up your shades with a pair of Goodr GO polarized sunglasses. Prefer a pop of color, or classics? You got it. Your eyes will stay protected in style!
- Dance your way to a cool picnic with Hydro Flask’s 8L insulated tote. Picnic game on point? You got it!
- Crave the island vibe? Don a CoolNet UV+ Buff for versatile uses that keep the sun off your neck/head or sweat at bay. Lub-dub, Survivor fans! You’ll love this!
- Illuminate your nighttime adventures with the Black Diamond Astro 300 headlamp. Say buh-bye to flashlights in favor of a hands-free lifesaver!
- Perch your weary bones in a cozy camp chair for post-adventure bliss. Just the ticket to stargaze or roast marshmallows!
- Cue the superheroes - the Osprey Daylite sling bag fits snacks and water effortlessly for day hikes. Craftsmanship that’ll leave you loving this brand, showing off be damned!
- Sack out in comfort with a compact inflatable sleeping pad, ideal for hip-pain-free side-sleeping escapades.
- Light up your campsite (or tent) with a collapsible LED hanging lantern, replete with a carabiner for multiple attachment points. Oh, rainwater-resistance, up to IPX4, for the bonus!
- On the climbing-gear pursuit? An Edelrid harness will feel like making a new friend in no time. Bank on the warm welcome this lifelong companion promises!
- Get your spork on with Sea to Summit’s ultralight titanium spork. Because faux silverware is the spice of camping life!
- Hydrate hands-free with the Salomon bottle belt. Essential for summer fun!
- Seek shade with a Kelty tarp or pack a bigger shelter for yourself and pals. The sky’s the limit on this one... or is it the weather?
- Give a warm, fun glow to your campsite with a mini retro lantern. Your inner antique collector will be grinning from ear to ear.
- Don a Mammut Skywalker helmet for safety & style on the rocks. Don’t let your noggin go unprotected when climbers call "rock!"
- Nod off to slumber with a Therm-a-Rest camp pillow – customizable firmness makes it an instant favorite.
- Wrap up in Kelty's Mistral 20-degree mummy sleeping bag for cozy warmth in three seasons. Perfect for DIY snuggling!
- Or if you're braving the heatwaves, the Kelty Rambler 50-degree sleeping bag is your cool summer comfort companion.
- Revel in the shade with an Outdoor Research straw sun hat. Squint less, look great– which is more of a win, right?
- Fuel your energy with the Snow Peak GigaPower backpacking stove – an ultra-lightweight, reliable co-pilot on your culinary journey.
- Say goodbye to camp shoes, and hello to classic Crocs. Lightweight, waterproof fun for days (and nights) on end.
- Boost your gym performance with the Black Diamond ATC belay device – essential for climbers of all sorts!
- Gather around the campfire (or leave your hubby wondering where you've disappeared to) with a Kelty four-person tent. Comfortable and spacious for the whole crew!
- Cycle through the landscape with trusty Mountainsmith Tellurite adjustable trekking poles. A nifty upgrade for steep, switchback adventures!
- Guard against injuries with an ultralight watertight medical kit. Emergency preparedness pack in a danger-free format.
- Keep those pesky critters away with plant-based insect repellant. Chemical-free with a delightful citrusy aroma!
- Channel your inner camp chef with the GSI Outdoors Crossover Kitchen Kit – an all-in-one, portable cooking station.
- Seek a serene haven in the great outdoors with the Eno TravelNest hammock. All boxes checked for hangout recess perfection!
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