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The 84 Best Hiking and Camping Gear Deals Up to 56% Off for Amazon Prime Day—Starting at $8

The 84 Best Hiking and Camping Gear Deals Up to 56% Off for Amazon Prime Day—Starting at $8

It's time to upgrade your old hiking and camping gear, and this Amazon Prime Day, you can score high-quality outdoor essentials starting as low as $8. Whether you're in search of a larger tent, a cushiony sleeping pad, or more comfortable hiking boots, Amazon is filled with incredible deals on everything you need for summer adventures, up to 56 percent off.
We've spent years testing the best hiking and camping gear out there, and some of our favorite items are now on sale. From the durable and convenient Yeti Tundra Haul Wheeled Hard Cooler to our favorite hiking boots for women, there's no doubt that now is the perfect time to shop for your summer gear must-haves. We gathered the 84 best hiking and camping Prime Day deals, so you can get everything you need for your next campout. Under $50: Clostnature Camping Tent, $39 (originally $50)
Clostnature Camping Tent, $39 (originally $50) Ultra-durable: Osprey Raptor Pro Biking Backpack, $180 (originally $280)
Osprey Raptor Pro Biking Backpack, $180 (originally $280) For MagSafe: OtterBox Wireless Power Bank, $30 (originally $35)
OtterBox Wireless Power Bank, $30 (originally $35) Best-seller: Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Water Bottle, $26 (originally $35)
Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Water Bottle, $26 (originally $35) Under $20: Maxtop Large Crossbody Fanny Pack, $16 (originally $24)
Maxtop Large Crossbody Fanny Pack, $16 (originally $24) Bear-resistant: Titan Hard Ice Chest Cooler, $180 (originally $275)
Titan Hard Ice Chest Cooler, $180 (originally $275) 41% off: Tekik Double Sleeping Pad, $48 (originally $80)
Tekik Double Sleeping Pad, $48 (originally $80) All-day comfort: Keen Women's Targhee 2 Mid-height Waterproof Hiking Boots, $85 (originally $155)
Keen Women's Targhee 2 Mid-height Waterproof Hiking Boots, $85 (originally $155) Bundle deal: Lichamp LED Camping Lanterns, $27 (originally $30)
Lichamp LED Camping Lanterns, $27 (originally $30) Editor-approved: Yeti Rambler French Press, $88 (originally $110)
To ensure you have a successful hike, it's helpful to have certain items on hand to keep you safe, comfortable, and, most importantly, hydrated. High-quality hiking packs, like the Cotopaxi Chiquillo 30L Backpack Del Dia, now just $100, and the Osprey Raptor Pro Biking Backpack, now 36 percent off, can carry everything you need without weighing you down. Meanwhile, essentials like the $10 Cherainti Hydration Bladder or $20 Moico Walkie Talkies will keep you safe and on the trail longer. Osprey Fairview 40L Women's Backpack, $138 (originally $185)
Cotopaxi Chiquillo 30L Backpack Del Dia, $100 (originally $110)
Osprey Raptor Pro Biking Backpack, $180 (originally $280)
Cherainti Hydration Bladder, $10 (originally $15)
Leki Black Series FX Carbon Collapsible Trekking Poles, $188 (originally $250)
Waterfly Crossbody Sling Backpack, $26 (originally $35)
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking and Running Poles, $165 (originally $190)
Moico Walkie Talkies, $20 (originally $24)
Nathan TrailMix 7L Running Vest, $157 (originally $200)
Occer 12x50 Binoculars, $60 (originally $76)
Nathan Pinnacle 12L Hydration Race Vest, $165 (originally $200)
Maxtop Large Crossbody Fanny Pack, $16 (originally $16)
Cotopaxi Allpa 20L Travel Pack, $119 (originally $140)
We love Cotopaxi for their sustainable practices, but also for their unique style and designs. While no two bags are the same, you can be sure that the Chiquillo 30L Backpack Del Dia will hold everything you need for a day on the trail. Plus, it's versatile enough to use as a personal item or commuter bag—perfect for your upcoming summer vacations.
Sometimes, you just don't want to carry a big, heavy backpack when you're going on a short hike. And if you're traveling to your hiking destination, a packable option like this Waterfly Crossbody Sling Backpack is a great choice. Now on sale for up to 41 percent off, it's the perfect time to stock up for all of your hiking buddies.
While a hiking backpack is essential for any outdoor adventure, some hiking accessories are just as important to ensure a successful day out. Consider packing some of my favorite items like the Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Water Bottle, now 27 percent off, the Buff CoolNet UV Half Neck Gaitor, now 18 percent off, and Off! Family Care Insect and Mosquito Repellent, now 33 percent off for a pack of two spray bottles. Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw, $26 (originally $35)
Mission Cooling Bucket Hat, $30 (originally $36)
LifeStraw Go Series, $36 (originally $50)
Lamicall Polarized Sports Sunglasses, $22 (originally $30)
Garmin Instinct 3 45mm, $250 (originally $300)
Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box, $20 (originally $24)
Buff CoolNet UV Half Neck Gaitor, $14 (originally $17)
OtterBox Wireless Power Bank, $30 (originally $35)
Osprey Transporter Powerhouse Electronics Organizer, $32 (originally $45)
Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Water Bottle, $26 (originally $35)
Lormandy Personal Straw Water Purifier, $15 (originally $25)
Blavor Solar Charger Power Bank, $24 (originally $40)
Atickyaid Mini First Aid Kit, $10 (originally $13)
Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen SPF 70+, $11 (originally $15)
Off! Family Care Insect and Mosquito Repellent, $9 (originally $14)
I love a water bottle that can be refilled on the go, and the LifeStraw Go Series water bottle can be filled just about anywhere. The two-stage internal filtration system uses both a carbon filter and a membrane microfilter to filter out bacteria, parasites, microplastics, and even chlorine, so you can stay hydrated for a full day on the trail.
A good neck gaiter can be used in a myriad of ways in both cold and hot weather. This Buff, which is now up to 18 percent off, can be used as a headband or (my favorite way to wear it) dipped in water and worn around the neck to keep you cool in the hot sun. With 16 patterns to choose from, you may want to stock up on a handful of these essential accessories.
While you can wear just about anything that's comfortable to go out hiking, I prefer lightweight, moisture-wicking fabrics that are breathable and keep me cool. In the summer months, a good tank, like the Icebreaker Merino Women's Merino 150 Siren Tank or Ibex Women's Essentials Racerback, both under $55, is my go-to base layer. I also recommend a pair of durable hiking pants, like the Eddie Bauer Men's Rainier Pants, now 56 percent off, that will keep your legs protected and comfortable. Arc'teryx Women's Gamma Short, $72 (originally $120)
Baleaf Men's Sun Protective Shirt, $20 (originally $30)
Icebreaker Merino Women's 150 Siren Tank, $54 (originally $70)
Ibex Women's Essentials Racerback, $52 (originally $65)
Huk Men's Scale Shacket, $89 (originally $120)
Fjallraven Women's Keb Trousers Curved, $153 (originally $235)
Wrangler Riggs Workwear Men's Ranger Utility Pants, $49 (originally $57)
Eddie Bauer Women's Rainier Shorts, $30 (originally $60)
Toomett Women's Hiking Pants, $37 (originally $49)
Baleaf Women's Workout Tank, $20 (originally $20)
Eddie Bauer Men's Rainier Pants, $31 (originally $70)
Merino Women's Wool Tank Top, $45 (originally $65)
Icebreaker Merino Women's 175 Everyday Base Layer, $62 (originally $85)
Columbia Men's Silver Ridge Utility Convertible Pant, $52 (originally $70)
A good performance tank will keep you cool and comfortable while wicking sweat. The Icebreaker Merino Women's 150 Siren Tank, now up to 24 percent off, is made with Merino wool to ensure you are supported and have a full range of motion wherever the trail takes you. As a bonus, it's versatile enough to be used for all types of travel.
The best hiking pants for men are supportive and move with you, taking you from the trail to bike paths and even onto city streets. The Eddie Bauer Men's Rainier Pants are now up to 56 percent off and come in standard waist/inseam sizing to get the perfect fit. They also offer UPF 50+ sun protection, so you can be out in direct sun with peace of mind.
I've been testing hiking shoes for over three years, and I've suffered some major injuries due to wearing the wrong shoes. It's important that your hiking shoes, boots, or sandals have an appropriate level of support, are the right size, and are breathable to minimize sweating. My favorite hiking sandals, the Chaco Women's ZX/2 Classic Sandal, are now up to 25 percent off. If you prefer a bit more coverage, you can't go wrong with the Merrell Women's Moab 3 Mid Hiking Boot or Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boot, both less than $100 on sale now. Keen Women's Targhee 2 Mid-height Waterproof Hiking Boots, $74 (originally $155)
Merrell Women's Moab 3 Mid Hiking Boot, $91 (originally $130)
Chaco Women's ZX/2 Classic Sandal, $75 (originally $100)
Huk Women's Rogue Wave Shoe, $77 (originally $100)
Xero Shoes Men's Mesa Trail II Barefoot Trail Run Shoe, $80 (originally $120)
Nortiv 8 Women's Waterproof Hiking Shoes, $38 (originally $55)
Timberland Men's Anti-fatigue Hiking Waterproof Leather Mt. Maddsen, $90 (originally $110)
Saucony Women's Hurricane 24, $130 (originally $160)
Salomon Men's X Ultra Pioneer Climasalomon Waterproof Trail Running Shoe, $114 (originally $135)
Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boot, $75 (originally $100)
Saucony Men's Excursion Tr16 Hiking Shoe, $60 (originally $75)
Adidas Men's Terrex Trailmaker 2.0 Hiking Shoe, $73 (originally $100)
New Balance Men's Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid GTX V1 Trail Running Shoe, $115 (originally $180)
Saucony Women's Excursion Tr16 Sneaker, $55 (originally $75)
Chaco is well known for their hiking sandals, with thick arch support and adjustable straps to help keep you stable on any terrain. The ZX/2 Classic Sandals feature a toe strap for extra stability and two criss-cross straps across the foot to keep you grounded. I love that you can wear these in and out of water, so you don't have to change when crossing creek beds, and they're a comfortable option for when you're making camp. Get them now while they're on sale for as low as $75 in certain colors and sizes.
One of our favorite pairs of boots for both men and women, the Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boots are incredibly light for hiking boots, yet still completely waterproof. Made with Omni-grip rubber outsole, we also found them to be incredibly supportive on any surface, and they're now up to 25 percent off.
I've been camping since I was a toddler, and let me tell you, the gear has changed quite a bit since the early '90s. Prime Day is the perfect time to update your old, leaky tent for a new model, like the Coleman Sundome Camping Tent with Rainfly, now $66, or the Clostnature Camping Tent, just $39. Be sure to also consider some comfort items to enhance your campsite, like the Moxils Sleeping Pad for just $24 or the Qevooon Camping Hammock for just $26. And to keep your favorite snacks and drinks cold, even overnight, consider the Yeti Tundra Haul Wheeled Hard Cooler, discounted 20 percent right now. Clostnature Camping Tent, $39 (originally $50)
Coleman Sundome Camping Tent With Rainfly, $66 (originally $90)
Sea to Summit Alto Plus Ultralight Tent, $410 (originally $549)
Helinox Swivel Camping Chair, $112 (originally $160)
Qevooon Camping Hammock With Net, $26 (originally $28)
Ecoopro Warm Weather Sleeping Bag, $29 (originally $39)
Powerlix Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad, $30 (originally $40)
Moxils Sleeping Pad, $24 (originally $40)
Coleman Evanston Screened Camping Tent, $215 (originally $290)
Titan Hard Ice Chest Cooler, $180 (originally $275)
Tekik Double Sleeping Pad, $48 (originally $80)
Lace Inn Triangle Hammock, $73 (originally $110)
Yeti Roadie 24 Cooler, $250 (originally $350)
Vevor Camping Kitchen Table, $69 (originally $100)
Kijaro Dual-lock Portable Camping Chairs, $45 (originally $55)
Yeti Tundra Haul Wheeled Hard Cooler, $360 (originally $450)
If you're looking for a tent in which the whole family can spread out, consider the Coleman Evanston Screened Camping Tent, now just $215. Built for eight people, this is a great option for families and friend groups alike. With a screened-in front porch area and huge internal cabin, this tent has plenty of room for sleeping and lounging, so you can camp in comfort and style.
We've tested dozens of coolers, and this is one of the only ones to have mostly unmelted ice after 24 hours, making it a great option for overnight campouts. It's made of durable polyethylene, rolls well over any surface, and has an easy-to-use handle. Plus, it's now up to 20 percent off.
For a more comfortable camping experience, look to accessories to elevate your site, like the Mdcmlks Camping String Lights, now 20 percent off, or a Dometic Thermo Tumbler, now marked down 10 percent. While I used to be able to camp with just a sleeping bag and tent, I no longer spend the night outside without a camping pillow, like the Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Pillow, or a camping coffee maker like the Yeti Rambler French Press, now on sale for $26 and $88, respectively. Yeti Rambler French Press, $88 (originally $110)
Consciot LED Camping Lantern, $30 (originally $35)
Freehiker Portable Camping Kitchen Utensil Set, $43 (originally $50)
Lhknl Headlamp Flashlight, $20 (originally $25)
Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Pillow, $26 (originally $37)
Kseibi Small Camp Hatchet, $20 (originally $25)
Dometic Thermo Tumbler, $8 (originally $9)
Snow Peak Multi Compact Cook Set, $95 (originally $108)
Msr Nonstick Ceramic Coated 2-pot Camping Cook Set, $64 (originally $85)
Lichamp LED Camping Lantern, $27 (originally $30)
Cliganic 20-pack Mosquito Repellent Bracelets, $18 (originally $20)
Mdcmlks 2-pack Camping String Lights, $32 (originally $40)
I'm not ashamed to admit that I can't go camping (or travel anywhere, really) without knowing that a cup of coffee will be ready soon after I wake up. This Yeti Rambler French Press is a simple design and holds up to 34 ounces of coffee (or tea!). The durable stainless steel also keeps it from cracking or breaking in your pack and keeps liquids hot even in chilly morning air.
A camping pillow may seem like an indulgence, but if you plan to wake up and hit the trail for a long day of hiking, you'll want to be well-rested. This camping pillow comes in two different sizes (medium and small), so you can match it to your sleeping system and get the perfect level of comfort for your needs. Now just $26, you won't want to skip this camping accessory.
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Give Your Teen Some Freedom on Their Summer Vacation

Would you let your teenager stay in the hotel room while you went downstairs to eat breakfast in the restaurant on vacation? The majority of American parents would not, according to a new survey from the University of Michigan/C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Only 31 percent say they would let their teenager walk a short distance alone to a café. The survey also found that fewer than one in four parents were likely to let their teen go to another part of an amusement park without them, or even to a different exhibit at a museum. This was true even though more than half of parents said they track their kids' location by phone. A family vacation is a great time to make memories and spend time together without being interrupted by soccer practice or homework. Yet I've met so many adults who remember with great fondness the time when they—either with their parents' blessing or otherwise—separated from their families on vacation, many even before they were teens. Historian Fernande Raine still recalls visiting New York City as a kid and desperately wanting to explore on her own. "I distinctly remember standing with my toes hanging over the pier at the South Street Seaport," Raine told me. "I had tried a million times to get close to that edge, and my parents had always called me back for fear I would fall into the toxic sludge of the East River. Standing there alone with my toes just over the concrete, peering down at the water gave me a sense of power, freedom, and elation all in one as I realized that I could manage my own risk and very consciously choose to not fall into the water." She was only 5 years old at the time. Needless to say, her mom did not feel that same elation. A cop soon found Raine and returned her to her folks. But Raine credits that experience with helping to ignite a love of world travel and adventure that she feels to this day. Michelle Berney, a New York nonprofit administrator and mom of three, took a vacation to London last year with her husband and their youngest child, Sam, then age 12. While they were eating dinner, wondering whether they'd have enough time to get tickets to the show they wanted to see, Sam volunteered to go get them. When Berney and her husband said OK, Sam proceeded to navigate the Underground, get the tickets, and Uber back, triumphant. For him, says Berney, that errand "was the high point of the trip. He felt so independent." Independence isn't just fun; it's crucial to child development. It's a rite of passage that we've been steadily denying our kids for a generation or two now—with disastrous mental health results. A 2023 study in The Journal of Pediatrics found that as kids' independence has been going down over the decades, their anxiety and depression have been going up. "If you always err on the side of restricting their autonomy, not only are they miserable and depressed and rebellious, they're also not prepared to live on their own," says Barbara Sarnecka, a professor of cognitive sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Naturally, being unprepared makes kids anxious. They don't know if they'll be able to handle whatever's ahead. A family vacation could be the perfect time for kids to explore on their own. They're somewhere new, so they can't run on autopilot, and usually they're someplace exciting enough to get them off the couch—maybe even off their phones. Giving your kids some unsupervised time on this summer's vacation can show them (and you) who they are and how much they're ready to handle on their own. The post Give Your Teen Some Freedom on Their Summer Vacation appeared first on

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