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Great Gear Makes For Happy Campers By Mia Weber
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he Boy Scouts said it first: “Be prepared!” There’s no better time to take that time-tested idiom to heart than when gearing your little one up for a fabulous summer at camp. Our favorite camp-worthy items are equal parts fun and functional, and will surely have your kiddo earning a merit badge in high style by summer’s end.
3. All Smiles: Part of letting your kiddo go off to sleepaway camp is trusting them to keep up the good habits you’ve instilled in them— including regular dental care! Izola’s Numerals Toothbrush set makes for a fab camp gift because, with four bamboo and nylon bristle brushes, there’s always a spare in case your camper misplaces or damages one. $12.50, izola.com
1. Tee-rific: Giving a playful nod to the wildlife your child may encounter (more like feisty raccoons than ferocious mountain lions), this long-sleeved kids’ graphic PJ top from GAP Kids is great as sleep- or day-wear and is super-comfy. $16.95, gap.com
4. The Write Stuff: Give kids a reason to take a break from camp fun to write home to dear old mom and dad. Love, Laura Gifts carries adorable stationery sets in a variety of different patterns and sizes. We love the preppy Tennis print, which simply screams “summer fun!” Flat note, $35; note pads, $18; labels, $18 per sheet; lovelauragifts.com
2. Slumber Party: Every camper needs a snuggly sleeping bag. Designed especially to fit young children (as tall as 5 feet) and keep them snug, the Wolverine sleeping bag by Big Agnes comes complete with an integrated pad sleeve, a pillow pocket, and hollowcore synthetic insulation. $109.95, bigagnes.com
5. Sweet Dreams: Help your sweetie settle in at summer camp with a cool new pillow that looks good enough to eat! This micro-bead donut pillow, available from Love, Laura Gifts, is soft and squishy and is sure to make your camper’s bunk stand out in delicious style. $24, lovelauragifts.com
7 6. Hydration Station: One of the keys to nonstop summer fun is staying healthy and hydrated. Arm your child with Klean Kanteen’s 12 oz. Kid Kanteen Sport water bottle. BPA-free and made from recycled materials, this stainless steel bottle with a soft silicone spout is crafted especially for active kids. $16.95, kleankanteen.com 7. Splashy Specs: Think swim time couldn’t possibly be any more fun? Try getting a goggle upgrade with Bling2O goggles, available at Lester’s. With a variety of colors, shapes, and bling options, there’s a pair for every personality—plus, they’re as fun as they are flashy! $20-25, lesters.com 8. Hat Trick: Beat the heat and stay cool with a classic cap from Life is Good. The Flag Tattered Chill Cap—with an Americana-inspired Old Glory graphic—is 100 percent cotton and comes complete with an adjustable back closure, making it the perfect way to top off any camp ensemble. $16, lifeisgood.com
9. Hair Care: Make packing—and shower time—a breeze with the Haircare Starter Kit with Detangler from Cozy’s Cuts for Kids. The kit comes with 2 oz. bottles of So Cozy detangler, conditioner, two-in-one conditioning shampoo, swimmer’s shampoo, and tear-free shampoo— all in a handy travel pouch. $30, cozyscutsforkids.com 10. Sun-sational: Designed with adventurous kids in mind, Babiators’ Limelight Lime Sunglasses are both eye-catching and high-quality. The durable and flexible rubber frames are sure to withstand the wear-andtear of summer camp, while the lenses are guaranteed to protect again UVA and UVB rays. The best part? Babiators will replace lost or broken sunglasses up to one year after purchase. $20, babiators.com 11. Bag Swag: The answer to just how is all of your camper’s fab gear going to make it to camp? In L.L. Bean’s medium Adventure Duffle, of course! This duffle, which measures 11” x 23” x 11”, is sure to stand the test of time and comes in a number of colors and patterns (with a monogram option available as well). $44.95, llbean.com
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