Campers are already making reservations. Here’s the best gear for this year
Snow is still falling, but outdoors-focused Americans are already making camping plans and reservations for the summer season ahead. According to data from Kampgrounds of America (KOA), 64% of campers are already making reservations for upcoming trips. Among that group, Gen Z and people who got into camping during the COVID-19 pandemic are the largest group. Occasions for camping trips included family reunions, birthdays, and major holidays such as Memorial Day and the 4th of July.
As campsites begin to book up, now is a great time for journalists and media outlets to discuss camping trends and the gear and brands that go along with it. Don’t get left behind - reach these camping planners early in the season while they are planning for trips and purchasing gear. Below are the latest and greatest camping equipment from Verde’s client brands.
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Yakima MOD Drawer System
In the cargo and carrying category, the all-new MOD™ Drawer System from Yakima is designed to maximize internal storage space and keep all of your essentials organized and within easy reach. This modular system has the flexibility and customization to handle a variety of needs, from storing tools and gear to groceries and luggage. The system has been designed to fit a wide-array of vehicle makes and models and is fully customizable. The MOD HomeBase is the heart of the MOD Drawer System. Keep your tools, gear and other everyday carry items clean, organized and out of sight. From toppers, totes and drop in table tops build out the MOD System to fit your lifestyle. Crafted from durable, high-quality materials, this storage system is built to last. Heading off-road and need to add more carry capacity on your roof? Check out RuggedLine HD and RibCage. Taking bikes along? Look no further than HighSpeed or HighRoad for the roof and StageTwo or HangTight for your hitch.
Tailwind Nutrition Rapid Hydration
Proper hydration is essential for feeling your best on road trips, long flights, hikes, runs, or at a backcountry camping spot. Quench your thirst with the right blend of electrolytes and Vitamin C in Tailwind Nutrition’s Rapid Hydration mix. This electrolyte powder mixes quick and clear with a clean, light taste to optimize your hydration. Rapid Hydration’s delicious fruit flavors are light and clean, sweetened with a touch of real cane sugar. With no dietary or artificial sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or sucralose, your taste buds will delight in the natural flavors that shine through. Ask us about how Rapid Hydration hydrates faster than water alone!
Backpacker’s Pantry new meals
Boulder, Colo.-based Backpacker’s Pantry, the family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, recently launched five delicious freeze-dried entrees for Spring 2024, ranging from comfort classics to international delights! Having a long history in freeze-dried food manufacturing, the company leans on its 70-year history to introduce the following gourmet adventure meals: White Bean Chicken & Green Chile Stew, Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Drunken Noodles with Chicken, Beef Bolognese and Fiesta Beef & Veggie Bowl. Check them out now!
RECCO integrated products
Stay safe during any outdoor adventure with RECCO technology. RECCO Reflectors are embedded into products like hiking shoes, running vests, rain jackets, and helmets from hundreds of outdoor industry brand partners. SCARPA’s 2024 Moraine WP and Moraine Mid WP include a RECCO Reflector, which allows SAR personnel to find a lost or injured person using a handheld or helicopter-mounted RECCO Detector. Are you a fan of trail running? Then the Camelbak Apex Pro featuring RECCO is made just for you. Thousands of public and private SAR teams are equipped with RECCO around the world.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT
With improved warmth and comfort, the NeoAir XLite NXT solidifies the legacy of its predecessor as the finest ultralight air sleeping pad for year-round backcountry adventures. By refining the way our cutting-edge construction technique, the Triangular Core Matrix™, integrates with the warmth radiating ThermaCapture™ technology we reduced the noise by 83% from the previous model. At 3-inches thick, with a horizontal baffled structure, the XLite NXT delivers maximum comfort and support at a minimal weight and packed size. Weighing just 13 oz (370 g)—in the Regular size—and providing a 4-season ready 4.5 R-value, the XLite NXT is the most versatile ultralight sleeping pad on the market and ready to craft better nights under the stars wherever you end up.
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Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20
Designed to deliver maximum comfort while meeting high standards for lightweight packability, the award-winning Parsec 20F/-6C sleeping bag is the go-to choice when you need one bag to take you from early spring through late fall. Filled with highly compressible 800-fill Nikwax Hydrophobic Down™ that absorbs 90% less water and dries 3x faster than untreated down, the Parsec delivers superior performance in wet weather. Updated for 2022, the ultralight 20-denier GRS-certified recycled nylon shell saves weight, maintains durability and is eco-friendly, while the new no-snag YKK® zipper eases entries and exits and prevents accidental tears. Improved SynergyLink™ Connectors wrap around your sleeping pad to allow freedom of movement without shifting off the pad and losing warmth. The refined shape boosts efficiency even more, shaving up to 2 oz (57 g) off the previous version, while our down-lined Toe-asis™ foot pocket keeps your feet unquestionably warm. Whether this is your first bag or your next bag, the Parsec is ready to be your one and only.
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Gregory Alpaca Gear Organization Collection
Too much camping gear got you feeling overwhelmed? Explore the all new Alpaca Gear Organization Collection, designed to keep you organized on your next adventure big or small. Our durable gear solutions are tailored to complement all of your outdoor pursuits, offering the utmost protection and seamless organization. The collection features numerous totes and boxes to make packing and unpacking a breeze.
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Gregory Jade LT and Zulu LT
Staying true to the dynamic carry and ventilation that define the standard Zulu and Jade, the LT option offers a simpler design in a daypack size range - 20, 24 and 28 liters - for fast and light missions. The clean design matches ventilated comfort with an anatomical, body-wrapping fit that makes them the premium day hiking solution. These day packs feature the ventilated VaporSpan suspension system that the Zulu and Jade family is well-loved for, with an open-air back panel and an anatomically shaped 3D hipbelt. With a lumbar pad that seamlessly blends into the hipbelt, the Zulu and Jade LT adjust to any body shape while ensuring superior comfort and minimizing pressure points. These packs are built from recycled materials for an overall carbon reduction of 26% (Jade 24 LT). The Zulu and Jade LT are also available in a 28L Plus Size option.
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MSR Habiscape 4P Tent
For adventurous families and groups looking for a perfect basecamp, the Habiscape 4p and 6p offers everything you need and want in a camping tent. Made for three-season adventures that don’t stray far from the car or boat, it’s the ideal mix of comfortable performance and thoughtful features that will delight young campers and make nights spent outside their favorite pastime. Available in a 4- or 6-person.
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Royal Robbins Amp Lite Hoodie
The Amp Lite Hoodie is great for your days adventuring outdoors. Made from Royal Robbins' performance knit Amp Lite fabric, this sun-protection hoodie gives you lightweight coverage and thumb holes for three-season adventure. And it features bluesign®-approved recycled fabric: materials and production minimize the impact on people and the planet.
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts
Perfect for versatile comfort and protection, whether working your favorite boulder problem, exploring a new zone, or traveling with friends and family. Made with recycled nylon and spandex, the Ferrosi Shorts are quick-drying, breathable, wind-resistant, and lightweight - perfect for active pursuits. The metal button closure and internal drawcord waist provide a secure and comfortable fit. The drop-in hand pockets and right hip security zip mesh pocket give you plenty of storage for your essentials. Improved stretch throughout and more functional features to enhance climbing and multi-sport adventures. Long-time award winner and a perennial best-seller, the Ferrosi Shorts are well-equipped for warm weather adventure.
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Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie
The ultra-packable SuperStrand LT Hoodie is our lightest, softest, most compressible synthetic down hoodie for four-season warmth. Sharing a name with our VerticalX™ SuperStrand technology, the SuperStrand LT Hoodie is as light and lofty as 700-800 fill down while retaining warm-when-wet performance qualities. Its ripstop nylon fabric resists abrasions and shields against wind and light precipitation. A unique discontinuous quilting pattern reduces stitching and creates an uninterrupted warmth flow. Additionally, this piece packs into an ultralight average of 10 oz. and compresses down to the size of your palm. The SuperStrand LT Hoodie gives you the best warmth-to-weight ratio, ideal for wearing over base layers and layering under hard shells for whatever weather and temperature you encounter.
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Hot Chillys 3D Knit Base Layer
3DKnit features our ultra-dense MTF polyester and high-tech Silvadur fibers, creating a base layer that's light-weight and low volume with superior thermoregulating power. Maximum four-way stretch hugs the body while targeted compression provides frictionless movement. High definition textures and sweat zones dry faster and maximize air flow to regulate warmth. Silvadur Intelligent Freshness antimicrobial fibers protect against unwanted bacteria and odors, so fabrics stay fresher, longer.
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Hot Chillys Clima-Tek Hoodie
Our Clima-Tek Hoodie is designed for performance and comfort in any season. You'll look good and feel better in Clima-Tek fabrics, with unbeatable breathability and temperature regulation to keep you comfortable in any conditions. It's also designed to be quick-drying, and moisture-wicking to keep you feeling refreshed no matter how active you are.Stay cool in a variety of conditions with Clima-Tek fabrics and Hot Chillys activated carbon technology, all in a sleek hoodie design that won't weigh you down. Enjoy the benefits of breathability and temperature regulation for extended comfort on the go.
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Hot Chillys Micro-Elite Chamois
The descendant of our first technical base layer created in 1985, ME Chamois has developed a reputation for being the most reliable, durable under-layer made by our company. The secret to the success of these men's thermal tights lies in the fabric's intimate blend of enhanced polyester and spandex fibers. This piece of men's long underwear is engineered with exceptional stretch-ability in a polyester treated with odor-block properties that inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. The result is a highly technical, high performing piece of thermal underwear that'll keep you warm for years to come.
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PackTowl Personal Towel
The Personal Towel is PackTowl's best-selling camp and travel towel. Sustainably made of 50% recycled fabric, the Personal takes up minimal space in your backpack, luggage or car and delivers maximum absorbency and quick-drying performance. Capable of absorbing 4x its weight in water and drying 70% faster than comparable cotton towels while taking up a fraction of the space, the Personal is perfect for camping, travel, the gym, the yoga studio and around the house. Machine washable, and with Polygiene® odor control, the Personal is always fresh and ready for your life on-the-go.
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