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Gifts for the Camper Who Says “It's Basically Glamping” (It's Not)

They own more sleeping bags than towels. They'll tell you sleeping on rocks is “actually great for your back.” Whether they're backpacking or car camping with a full espresso setup, these upgrades make camp cozier, brighter and much faster to get coffee going.

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Campsite at dusk with a canvas tent, a glowing lantern and camp stove on a picnic table, a fire with roasting sticks and a wrapped gift
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The picks

No. 01Amazon

Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast-Boil Stove

Water boils fast. Coffee before the sun's fully up.

Real-life use: A fast-boil stove for coffee, oatmeal and freeze-dried dinners.

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No. 02Amazon

ENO DoubleNest Camping Hammock

The camp nap, upgraded. Also works in the backyard.

Real-life use: A roomy hammock that packs smaller than a water bottle.

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No. 03Amazon

Coleman Portable Camping Chair with 4-Can Cooler

A chair with a built-in cooler. Nobody needs to get up. Ever.

Real-life use: A folding camp chair with a 4-can cooler built into the armrest.

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No. 04Amazon

Energizer WeatherReady PRO-360 LED Lantern

Lights the whole campsite, so nobody trips over a tent line again.

Real-life use: A bright 360-degree LED lantern for tables and tents.

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No. 05Amazon

Blukar Rechargeable LED Headlamp

For midnight bathroom trips. Hands free, dignity intact.

Real-life use: Rechargeable, bright and comfy for hikes and camp chores.

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No. 06Amazon

MalloMe Marshmallow Roasting Sticks

Long, telescoping sticks: maximum marshmallow, minimum eyebrow loss.

Real-life use: Roasting forks for campfires and backyard fire pits.

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No. 07Amazon

JBL Clip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Campfire playlist, loud enough for the site and quiet enough for the neighbors. Mostly.

Real-life use: A clip-on waterproof speaker for trails and tents.

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Pairs Well With: Ready-Made Bundles

Pairs well with

The Camp Coffee Kit

Coffee before anyone else is up.

  1. AmazonJetboil Flash 1.0L Fast-Boil Stove
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  2. AmazonBlukar Rechargeable LED Headlamp
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  3. AmazonColeman Portable Camping Chair with 4-Can Cooler
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