The Great Outdoors

Hard-core outdoors enthusiasts still prefer to rough it, but modern campers look for comfort first when they head for the hills. Wherever you're bound for this summer, look for high-tech tents and other slick gear to keep the rain away and bugs at bay. Here are some of the cool new tools to pack (and all are easily available online).

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Outdoors: Comfy Camping

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This lightweight Orikaso dinnerware travels flat to save space and folds into cups, bowls and plates of various sizes. At a few dollars apiece, they're reusable (and thus environmentally friendly) and easy to clean....

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