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Camping gifts to get you going

Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Classic Sleeping Pad
Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Classic Sleeping Pad Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Classic Sleeping Pad
photo Zach Bopp

A good night’s sleep can mean everything – especially when you’re camping – and no one knows that better than Outdoor Chattanooga’s recreation program specialist, Zach Bopp. The outdoor enthusiast’s kayaking, rock climbing and fly fishing trips have taken him everywhere from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado to the legendary rivers of Ecuador, and having the right gear to make it through the night has made each trip all the better, he says. We asked Bopp to list a few items sure to help camping enthusiasts catch some z’s in peace, no matter where their adventures take them.

photo Eureka Apex 2XT 2-Person Tent

Eureka Apex 2XT 2-Person Tent

Boasting a lightning-fast setup time, this freestanding tent is a godsend for exhausted travelers ready to crash. The tent offers plenty of space to lounge thanks to its steep walls and gear loft for overhead storage, and it has large mesh doors on both the front and back so one occupant doesn’t disturb the other while sneaking off into the night.

$139.95

photo Kelty Discovery 15 Sleeping Bag

Kelty Discovery 15 Sleeping Bag