Must have camping gear?

Q. My husband is interested in taking more camping trips next year, so I thought I'd get him some camping gear for Christmas. Looking for suggestions for what I should get him. (Cheap but durable.)

Answer
Depending on the kind of camping you/hubby/both are interested in, the following gear is useful:

1. headlamp - a flashlight that is worn on the head, thereby freeing your hands (for cooking at night, or hiking before dawn, or finishing a walk after dusk). There are many brands, choose one within your budget (or what is on sale)

2. tent - depending on whether for hike-camping or car-camping, you'd want different weight/size/material (and that will determine the price)

3. sleeping bag - weight/material will depend on whether it's intended for warm-weather camping only, or 4 seasons (and that will determine price)

Then, depending on the style of camping, you may wish to consider:
- type of backpack
- cooking stove
- cooking pots/pans
- waterfilter
- water bottles/camelback
- map holders (waterproof?)
- compass/GPS

That's enough to start Christmas shopping with...

I need a good camping backpack for $40 or less....?

B Dawgg

I need to get a backpack that's durable, at least somewhat waterproof, and has a lot of space inside. I would like to stay inside the $40 price range, but if it's just super awesome for that extra $5 or so, recommend it. It definitely has to be from REI or Dick's because I don't live near any other sporting goods stores. And no I will not buy online, I like to see and feel before I buy.

Answer
It's gonna be difficult to obtain a quality backpack for such short monet at rei,you'd be better off going to a yard sale when spring arrives,and getting a sweet deal on a great bag rather than just an ok one for what you want to spend.

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