I'm An Experienced Camper, These Products Make My Trips So Much Easier

Camping exploded in popularity over the last few years, with millions and millions of people grabbing a tent or camper and trying it for the first time.

In fact, 80 percent of leisure travelers in 2021 choose some form of camping or glamping for at least some of their trips, and the trend shows no signs of dropping. Shopping for tents on Amazon alone rose 33% by last year compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Outfitting yourself for a camping trip can be a confusing mission. Gear comes in so many makes, models, materials, sizes and features, and the last thing you want to do is buy something that’s going to fail you during an emergency.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Janie Campbell.

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Senior Editor, Life and Shopping
Janie Campbell

Janie is a senior editor for HuffPost Life and HuffPost Shopping. She was the founding editor of HuffPost's Miami bureau, edited HuffPost's trends, locals and lifestyle teams, launched several Life verticals and previously worked for NBC, SB Nation, USF Graphicstudio and the Museum of Modern Art. She studied business management at Samford University and is based in Miami.

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