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(Inga Hendrickson)

For the Sun Seeker

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Inga Hendrickson

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(Courtesy Oboz)

Oboz M-Trail Low Shoes ($120)

The Oboz M-Trail Low shoes perform all day from city to trail, with breathable uppers and cushioned, supportive EVA midsoles and inserts for extra energy return.

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(Courtesy Seea)

Seea Lido One Piece Suit ($125)

Seea’s Lido One Piece suit has just the right mix of breathability, compression, and stay-put style.

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Hydro Flask ­Unbound Soft Cooler 22 Pack ($275)

The Hydro Flask ­Unbound Soft Cooler 22 pack keeps 24 cans cold for up to 48 hours. Waterproof zippers prevent leakage, and the side pocket is perfectly sized for a wine bottle.

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(Courtesy REI Co-op)

REI Co-op Flash Air Hammock ($200)

Combining the protection of a tent with the novel luxury of suspended sleeping, the REI Co-op Flash Air hammock is a standout camp shelter.

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LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle ($45)

The dynamic duo of a hollow-fiber filter and an activated-carbon capsule means the LifeStraw Go Water Filter bottle removes 99.9 percent of bacteria, parasites, and microplastics. Fewer nasties and your water tastes fresher.

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Merrell MQM Flex Gore-Tex Shoes ($140)

Merrell MQM Flex Gore-Tex shoes (women’s pictured) are nimble and breezy, but don’t mistake them for lightweights. The sealed construction of these burly hikers keeps slush out and feet dry.

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(Courtesy SOG)

SOG Vision Arc Knife ($174)

SOG’s Vision Arc knife checks all the boxes. A textured handle provides steady grip, the blade opens quickly and smoothly, and high-end Japanese steel ensures a long life of whittling and cutting.

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Helinox Sunset Chair ($178)

With a high, supportive back, the Helinox Sunset chair is the La-Z-Boy of camp seats. It’s also easy to set up, packs down to the size of a bread loaf, and weighs just 3.3 pounds.

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(Courtesy Orvis)

Orvis Recon Five-Weight Nine-Foot Fly Rod and Reel ($686)

A quality setup for the novice angler, the Orvis Recon Five-Weight nine-foot fly rod and reel is light but still has the oomph to drop a caddis on the far side of the river.

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From Outside Magazine, December 2018 Lead Photo: Inga Hendrickson

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