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If you and your family are planning a vacation outdoors, you will want to find the right camping gear to make sure that everyone is protected and comfortable. There are lots of places to search for affordable camping gear; here are some sites and stores you may be interested in.

Of course, you’ll need to find the right tent if you’re going to have an enjoyable trip. Even if you’re renting an RV, you may want to spend a few nights out of the vehicle, so check out what www.camping-n-gear.com has to offer. The Wenzel tent is one of the top camping gear items on the site, and this family-sized dome has a screen porch and can easily fit up to eight people. There’s a removable fly, along with a tub-style floor to protect you from the weather, and you can purchase it for under $200.

You’ll also need smaller camping gear, like sunglasses and watches during your trip, and you can shop from brands like Swiss Army and Nike on sites like www.rei.com, www.nextag.com and www.overstock.com. These watches are waterproof, and can handle a few bumps and bruises while you’re rock climbing or going on the hiking trail. You’ll also need quality sunglasses when you’re boating or operating machinery while camping, and you can count on brands like Oakley and Native Eyewear to give you UVA and UVB protection; the companies also offer sunglasses for children.

Whether you’re spending a night under the stars in the warm spring or summer weather, or are taking a trip to a campsite in the fall and winter months, there’s nothing like a great sleeping bag to give you a comfortable and cozy night’s sleep. You can purchase this camping gear from REI recreational store, or you can shop online at www.rei.com. Sleeping bag varieties like the Kilo Plus has excellent padding for the cushioning you’ll need outdoors, and the Expedition sleeping bag is filled with goose down to give you extra warmth and comfort.

If you know that you’re going to be participating in lots of outdoor sports activities, you’ll definitely want to purchase camping gear like canoes and kayaks to take along on your trip. You can also rent these items at certain campsites, so you may want to check out www.koa.com to find out how you and your family can participate in various water sports at campgrounds all over the country. Paddle clothing and dry bags can also be found at www.pricegrabber.com.

For more great camping gear ideas, visit www.ebay.com.

A camp stove is just one of the staples you’ll need when it comes to camping. Visit Camping Equipment Online for information and shopping on essential camping supplies.