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4 Items You Need When Going Off-The-Grid

By Sponsor in Arts & Entertainment on Mar 10, 2017 5:00PM

Everything you need to be one with nature on your next camping trip, from pop-up tents to waterproof bags.

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Spring is so close, you can practically smell it. What better way to press the “reset” button than to wander into the woods, get a little muddy and hang out with a few close friends. Here are all the essentials you need for a weekend away, from a tent that’s totally stress-free to set up to a pan that helps you cook a real meal, even away from civilization.

1. Arctic Monsoon Instant Pop Up Tent

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If it starts to rain while you’re out there, the last thing you want is to be fiddling with straps and loose material. This Arctic Monsoon Instant Pop Up Tent assembles and disassembles in the blink of an eye, and provides both SPF 50+ UV protection and a weather-resistant design for rain or shine.

Buy now: Protect yourself from the elements for $74.99 — that’s reduced from $80.

2. UltraBright 500-Lumen Tactical Military Flashlight: 2-Pack

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You can adventure boldly when you have visibility on your side: grab this UltraBright 500-Lumen Tactical Military Flashlight: 2-Pack for extra-bright light, even through the darkest of trails. These flashlights are powered with 500 lumens and an adjustable zoom of up to one mile.

Buy now:
Let there be light — get it for $29.99, or 70% off the usual price of $100.

3. Waterproof Dry Bags: 3-Piece Set

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Keep your stuff safe and dry with these Waterproof Dry Bags: 3-Piece Set. You can tote around pretty much anything: clothing, food, electronics — and access them quickly through the roll top closure.

Buy now: Made for easy carrying — get them for $39.99, or 66% off the usual price of $119.99.

4. MasterPan3 Skillet

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Just because you’re out in the wilderness, doesn’t mean all your meals need to be out of a can — whip up something delicious without the fuss with this MasterPan3 Skillet. You can cook several different items at once, all on one burner.

Buy now: Meals just taste better outside — get it for $34.99.

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