Gear from the Ten Essentials list The Mountaineers publish goes with any tent or pack: a headlamp, first aid, a knife and fire, among others. Filters like the Sawyer and LifeStraw remove bacteria and parasites, but the CDC rates filtration as not effective against viruses; where those are a worry, boil the water or add a chemical disinfectant.
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Nitecore NU20 Classic Headlamp, 360 Lumens1.34 oz and 360 lumens, with a red light that saves night vision
Skip for long night hikes: 360 lumens, up to 97 hours only on low
$17.95
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Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow, RegularThe upgrade they skip buying: a 2.1 oz pillow, packs to 2 x 2.8 in
Skip for a side sleeper who likes thick pillows: it’s inflatable
For coffee at camp: brews in under 2 minutes, packs in its own mug
Lights a fire when wet: up to 12,000 strikes, whistle built in
A 2 oz filter that fills bottles for the group; two 32 oz pouches
For planning the next trip: the 9th edition of the Nat Geo park guide
For the park collector: scratch off each of the 63 national parks
A 4.1-inch stainless blade in a belt sheath, 3.9 oz in all
By what they’re into
If they’re into cooking
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee PressFor coffee at camp: brews in under 2 minutes, packs in its own mug
If they’re into travel
LifeStraw Personal Water FilterDrink straight from a stream: filters up to 4,000 liters
If they’re into running & fitness
Nitecore NU20 Classic Headlamp, 360 Lumens1.34 oz and 360 lumens, with a red light that saves night vision
If they’re into home & decor
Pop Chart National Parks Scratch-Off MapFor the park collector: scratch off each of the 63 national parks
A solar lantern that folds to 1 inch and lights for up to 24 hours
The upgrade they skip buying: a 2.1 oz pillow, packs to 2 x 2.8 in
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18 photos tagged Gifts for Campers, in a new mix each day. Mostly from Home Decor, Fitness and Travel.
Checked : all 18 finds have a price.
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How much do the gifts for campers here cost?
16 have a price read today, from $10.48 for National Geographic Guide to National Parks, 9th Edition to $109.95 for Helinox Chair One Camp Chair. 7 under $25, 13 under $50, 15 under $100.
Hiding the price, gift receipts and returns, and the last days to ship for Christmas: Christmas deadlines and gift returns.